Cookstown Library
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📢 CUSTOMER NOTICE - Bank Holidays Closure 📢
All public libraries in Northern Ireland will be closed on May Day, Monday 5 May and on the Spring Bank Holiday, Monday 26 May and Mobile Libraries will not be on the road on those dates. The Out of Hours Service will remain available on 5 May and 26 May in appropriate libraries. Remember that members have free access to eServices during this period. Register to become a Member.
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and 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 10:30am | 02/06/2025 11:30am | 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 10:30am | 21/06/2025 11:00am | 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 2:00pm | 18/06/2025 3:00pm | 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 2:00pm | 25/06/2025 4:00pm | 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 10:30am | 27/06/2025 11:00am | 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 11:15am | 20/06/2025 11:45am | 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 4:00pm | 17/06/2025 5:00pm | 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. |
| Bumble Bee Craft |
Join us in Cookstown to celebrate World Bee day with our special Bumble Bee Arts and Crafts Session as well our very Seaside style Bumble Bee Face in the whole Board for photos!
Booking essential. t: 028 8676 3702
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13/05/2025 4:00pm | 13/05/2025 5:00pm | 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. |
| Coffee Morning |
Join us in Cookstown for our fund raising coffee morning to support Action Mental Health. We invite the community to switch off, relax and enjoy our range of tea, herbal teas and coffee along with some sweet treats!
Booking not required. |
15/05/2025 10:00am | 15/05/2025 2:00pm | 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. |
| Action Mental Health Awareness-Chi Me Session |
To raise awareness for Mental Health Cookstown will be hosting a gentle and relaxing Chi Me session.
Booking essential. t: 028 8676 3702 |
15/05/2025 11:30am | 15/05/2025 2:30pm | 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. |
