Waterside Library

Waterside Library

Latest Service Updates



 

Customer Notice

We apologise but the disabled access to Waterside Library is temporarily unavailable, and we hope to get this issue addressed soon.

Library Location

 

Events

Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Adult Short Story reading group  

Fortnightly on a Monday.

From 2:00pm – 3:00pm.

 

Our group focuses on short stories chosen by staff and read and discussed on the day.

The reading group encourages people to read for pleasure, share their enthusiasm and express opinions about books and their authors.

 

Booking not required.

 07/04/2025 2:00pm 29/06/2026 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.
Dictionary Corner  

Every Thursday 2:00pm- 3:00pm.

 

Join us at our weekly discussion group to find out about the fun (and sometimes surprising) origins of the words and phrases that we use daily.

 

Contact the library to register your interest.
t: 028 7134 2963

 01/05/2025 2:00pm 25/06/2026 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.
Drop in craft Sessions  

Drop in and make some crafts with us on the first two Saturdays of each month.

From 2:00pm - 3:00pm.


Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Booking not required.

 03/05/2025 2:00pm 13/06/2026 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.
Tea and Newspapers  
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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.
 06/05/2025 3:00pm 25/06/2026 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.
Lego Club  
Every Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00noon.
 
Lego is a play set which encourages imagination, fun and creativity. The club is suitable for all children aged 4 -11 with adult supervision.
 
No booking required.
 10/05/2025 10:30am 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme  

Every Monday and Friday 10:30am -11:30am.

 

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!

 

Booking not required.

 12/05/2025 10:30am 26/06/2026 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.
Gardening Club  

Relax over a cuppa and share gardening tips; swapping cuttings, seeds and produce. Everyone welcome, whether you are an expert or a complete novice we’ll be happy to see you.

Last Tuesday of each month (seasonal) booking not required. 

 27/05/2025 2:00pm 30/06/2026 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.
Writing Group  

Join us for a fun and informal writing experience with weekly writing challenges, prompts and plenty of tea to go around.


It will be held fortnightly on a Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:30pm – ask staff when the next session will be held – booking not required. 

t: 028 7134 2963

 01/10/2025 6:00pm 24/06/2026 7:30pm 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.
Quiet Hour  

In an effort to make the library more autism friendly, the library is hosting a quiet hour – customers can expect a quieter environment to read and relax in, our junior section will have the blinds closed with reduced lighting.

 

It will be every Saturday 3:45pm – 4:45pm – booking not required.

 25/10/2025 3:45pm 27/06/2026 4:45pm 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 School Club  

A nurturing space to do some homework, with some board games and colouring activities after.
 

Monday to Friday from 2:30 – 4:30pm – booking not required.

 27/10/2025 2:30pm 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.
Halloween Late Night Spooky tales  

Join us for a special evening of spooky, ghoulish tales about the Workhouse and beyond the grave. For children aged 8 and over.

Booking advised.
t: 028 7134 2963

 29/10/2025 6:30pm 29/10/2025 7:00pm 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.