Shankill Road Library
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CUSTOMER NOTICE - Bank Holiday Closure
All public libraries in Northern Ireland will be closed on Tuesday 17 March and Mobile Libraries will not be on the road.
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Monday and Friday from 10:45am - 11:45am. Open 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! |
02/05/2025 10:45am | 26/06/2026 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. |
| Mindful Colouring |
Every Tuesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Open. Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in. |
06/05/2025 3:00pm | 23/06/2026 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 |
Every Saturday from 10:00am - 12:00noon. Open. 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. |
10/05/2025 10:00am | 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. |
| Story Time Mondays |
Shankill Library’s Story Time Mondays for Parents and Children. For children Aged 2 – 7 Years; must be accompanied by an adult. Ask Staff for Booking Details. t: 028 9050 9232 |
12/05/2025 2:00pm | 22/06/2026 2:40pm | 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 Monday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Open. 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. |
12/05/2025 3:00pm | 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. |
| Chatter Book’s Junior Reading Club |
Reading pre-selected books from a wide range of children writers including Roald Dahl, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, Michael Morpurgo etc. For Children aged: 7 – 11 years Every Thursday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
25/09/2025 3:00pm | 18/06/2026 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. |
| Four Season’s Book Club |
Reading pre-selected books from a wide range of choices, including classic and contemporary fiction, biographies, autobiographies, etc
Every Thursday from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. |
25/09/2025 6:00pm | 18/06/2026 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. |
| Lego Club |
Every Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm. |
28/01/2026 3:00pm | 24/06/2026 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. |
| Four Seasons Book Club |
Four Seasons Book Club: Third Thursday in Month from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Including Classics, Recent Popular Novels, Biographies etc. Tea and Coffee will be served. |
19/02/2026 6:00pm | 18/06/2026 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. |
| “A Wide Spectrum”, Art from the Spectrum Centre, Shankill Road |
Opening Event
“A Wide Spectrum” an exhibition of artwork created by arts facilitators from the Spectrum Centre at the Glasshouse Gallery, Shankill Library. |
19/03/2026 6:00pm | 30/04/2026 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. |
| Go On - Family History - Irish Census 1901 and 1911 for Beginners |
Family History - Irish Census 1901 and 1911 for beginners. |
27/03/2026 10:30am | 27/03/2026 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. |
