Cookstown Library
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Customer Notice
Weather Warning
The safety and wellbeing of our staff and customers is our top priority, therefore, due to the unprecedented red weather warning due to come into force across Northern Ireland, all public libraries, mobile libraries, and administration centres will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24 January. There will also be no Homecall Service. Out of Hours services will not be operational from Thursday evening through to Monday morning, due to possible disruption.
As a result, all planned events and activities will be cancelled, however, customers can still access our online resources as normal.
Potential disruption to services may continue into the weekend, so please keep an eye out on our Facebook pages for further updates.
Stay safe and hope to see you soon
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date & Time | End Date & Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reminiscence Group |
First Monday of the month from 10:30am - 11:30am, commencing on Monday 7 October 2024. This group meets on a monthly basis to discuss local history and share memories, with the aim of providing opportunities to reminisce. There are also guest speakers invited to some of the sessions to inspire discussion on a variety of reminiscence topics. |
07/10/2024 10:30 AM | 02/06/2025 11:30 AM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Held every other Saturday from 10:30am - 11:00am, booking not required. |
30/11/2024 10:30 AM | 21/06/2025 11:00 AM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Story, Tea and Chat |
Third Wednesday of the month from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Join us for a shared reading session where a story will be read aloud and discussions had over a cup of tea or coffee. Booking advisable. t: 028 8676 3702 |
18/12/2024 02:00 PM | 18/06/2025 03:00 PM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Knit and Natter |
Cookstown Library is delighted to launch a new Community Knit and Natter group on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Why not come along for a cup of tea, a friendly chat in a relaxed and welcoming environment, and to avail of the chance to learn new skills! Everyone welcome. |
18/12/2024 02:00 PM | 25/06/2025 04:00 PM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Friday from 10:30am to 11:00am. Booking is essential, ring on Thursday morning to book a place. Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories. Each session offers an entertaining opportunity for children to engage with others, provides a good foundation to develop their reading, listening and language skills and of course to have lots of fun! |
20/12/2024 10:30 AM | 27/06/2025 11:00 AM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Friday from 11:15am to 11:45am. Booking is essential, ring on Thursday morning to book a place. Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories. Each session offers an entertaining opportunity for children to engage with others, provides a good foundation to develop their reading, listening and language skills and of course to have lots of fun! |
20/12/2024 11:15 AM | 20/06/2025 11:45 AM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Board Games Afternoon |
Roll the dice and join in on the fun with an afternoon of Board Games in Cookstown Library with Scrabble Snakes and ladders and much more.
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21/01/2025 04:00 PM | 17/06/2025 05:00 PM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
