Colin Glen Library
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CUSTOMER NOTICE - Bank Holiday Closure
All public libraries in Northern Ireland will be closed on Monday 31 August and Mobile Libraries will not be on the road. The Out of Hours Service will be available in applicable libraries. You can check out our eResources via our website or app.
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Events
Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Tuesday from 10:30am - 11:00am. Booking essential. 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! |
28/04/2026 10:30am | 29/06/2027 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. |
| Knit and Natter |
Every Tuesday from 12:00noon - 2:00pm. 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. |
28/04/2026 12 noon | 29/06/2027 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. |
| Tea and Newspapers |
Every Thursday from 10:00am - 1:00pm. |
30/04/2026 10:00am | 24/06/2027 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. |
| Mindful Colouring |
Every Thursday from 10:00am until 1:00pm. Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs. |
30/04/2026 10:00am | 24/06/2027 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. |
| Sewing and Cross Stitch |
Sewing and Cross stitching every Friday at 10:30am–12:30pm |
01/05/2026 10:30am | 25/06/2027 12:30pm | 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 Friday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. t: 028 9043 1266 |
01/05/2026 3:30pm | 25/06/2027 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Saturday from 11:30am - 12 noon. Booking essential. t: 028 9043 1266 |
02/05/2026 11:30am | 26/06/2027 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. |
| Junior Reading Group |
Children’s reading group held on the 3rd Monday on the month. From 3.30pm - 4.30pm for 7-9 year olds.
t: 028 9043 1266 |
18/05/2026 3:30pm | 21/06/2027 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. |
| Wild and Wearable Animal Masks |
Lions, Tigers, and Bears. Oh My! Step into the Jungle and explore the world of animals at Colin Glen Library and create your very own animal masks to become your favourite animal! Booking is Advised. t: 028 9043 1266 e: DairyFarmLibrary@librariesni.org.uk |
14/08/2026 2:30pm | 14/08/2026 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. |
| Become a Printmaker |
Come down to Colin Glen Library and learn all about Printmaking and how it started while learning how to print with paint and leaves that come from the trees around us! |
21/08/2026 2:30pm | 21/08/2026 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. |
| Fantasy Costumes, Fire Breathing Dragons and Fairy Doors |
Join us in Colin Glen Library for our Big Summer Read Finale! Dress up and create your very own fire breathing dragon or fairy door while discussing all the books we read over the summer and collecting our Big Summer Read Certificates and Bookmarks! |
28/08/2026 2:30pm | 28/08/2026 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. |
| Roald Dahl Day: BFG Dreamcatchers |
Join us at Colin Glen Library to celebrate Roald Dahl Day! Make your very own paper-plate dreamcatchers inspired by Roald Dahl’s story The BFG and get ready to catch some gloriumptious dreams! |
11/09/2026 3:30pm | 11/09/2026 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. |
| Go Green with Libraries NI |
Help us celebrate Go Green with Libraries NI Month! Use our craft resources to decorate your own very own flowerpot before planting special seed paper to grow your own colourful wildflowers. These flowers will give bees and other pollinators much needed food reserves before the winter months! |
18/09/2026 3:30pm | 18/09/2026 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. |
