Creggan Library

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Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
After Schools Club  
Every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.

Colouring activities, puzzles and board games available.
 06/05/2025 3:00pm 23/06/2026 4:30pm 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.
After Schools Club  
Every Wednesday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.

Colouring activities, puzzles and board games available.
 07/05/2025 3:00pm 24/06/2026 4:30pm 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.
Knit and Natter  
Every Friday from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. They are free of charge to attend and participants have the opportunity to share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Members can bring along a project they are already working on or can start something new.
 09/05/2025 11:00am 26/06/2026 1:00pm 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.
Lego Club  
Every Friday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.

Come along to have Lego building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build.
 09/05/2025 3:00pm 26/06/2026 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.
Tea and Newspapers  
Available every day from 10:00am to 12:00noon

Tea and Newspapers groups give adults the opportunity to meet new people, socialise and discuss local and national affairs in the newspapers while enjoying complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits.
 12/05/2025 10:00am 26/06/2026 12 noon 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.
Got IT - One-to-One Computer Classes for Adults  

Learn the basics of computers, email and the internet at your own pace at our one-to-one sessions.

 

Contact Creggan Library to book your session.
t: 028 7126 6168

 12/05/2025 10:00am 22/06/2026 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.
Cryptic Corner  
Every Monday from 11:00am to 12 noon.

There will be puzzles available in the Cryptic Corner of the library. Everyone is welcome to call in and have a go at solving them.
 12/05/2025 11:00am 22/06/2026 12 noon 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  

Songs, rhymes and stories for children aged 0-4 years. Children should be accompanied by an adult.


t: 028 7126 6168

 12/05/2025 11:00am 22/06/2026 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.
After Schools Club  
Every Monday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.

Colouring activities, puzzles and board games available.
 12/05/2025 3:00pm 22/06/2026 4:30pm 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.
Read Aloud Group for Adults  
Monthly event held on the last Wednesday of each month from 12noon until 1:00pm
 
Listen to stories and poems written by both local and world - renowned writers. 
Free tea, coffee and biscuits.
 
Booking not required.
 28/05/2025 12 noon 24/06/2026 1:00pm 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.
Junior Reading Group  
Last Saturday of every month from 11:00am to 12:00pm.

Junior Reading Groups are a fun way for children to be introduced to a wide range of new books, authors and to make new friends along the way. Members are asked to read a chosen book before each meeting, which will be available to borrow for free from the library catalogue.
 31/05/2025 11:00am 27/06/2026 12 noon 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.
Around the World Treasure Hunt  

Lots of objects are hidden around the different continents in Creggan Library. Can you find them all?

Suitable for children aged 4 - 11 years; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

 29/07/2025 2:00pm 29/07/2025 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.
Big Summer Read Bookworm  

Write or draw about your favourite book on one of our paper worm segments. We'll attach all the segments together to create a huge BSR bookworm, which will be proudly displayed in our library. 

Followed by an afternoon of Lego, Duplo and board games.

 

For children aged 4-11 years.

Booking not required.

 08/08/2025 3:00pm 08/08/2025 4:30pm 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.
Halloween in August!  

Travel forward in time to October! Join us for some spooky stories followed by a craft session, where you can create your very own floating ghost!

Suitable for children aged 4-11 years; children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is not required. 

 15/08/2025 2:30pm 15/08/2025 3:30pm 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.
Time Capsule!  

Using our templates, create your very own comic book! The story, the characters, the illustrations.....it's all down to you and your imagination!

 

Booking not required.

 18/08/2025 2:00pm 18/08/2025 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.
Creggan Library Time Capsule  

A fantastic event for people of all ages to mark the end of our time-travelling Big Summer Read! Join us as we crack open Creggan Library's time capsule, which was sealed back in 1998! Explore the items to see what life was like at the end of the last century!

 

We will then refill the time capsule, asking everyone present to place an item in the box before it's resealed. These items will be locked away until Summer 2050! 

 

Refreshments provided.

 

For ages 4-11.

 

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Tel: 028 7126 6168.

 29/08/2025 2:00pm 29/08/2025 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.