Shankill Road Library
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
27/04/2026 2:00pm | 28/06/2027 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. |
27/04/2026 3:00pm | 28/06/2027 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. |
| 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. |
28/04/2026 3:00pm | 29/06/2027 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. |
| Lego Club |
Every Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm. |
29/04/2026 3:00pm | 30/06/2027 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 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! |
01/05/2026 10:45am | 28/06/2027 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. |
| 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. |
02/05/2026 10:00am | 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. |
| 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 First Thursday of the month from 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
07/05/2026 3:00pm | 01/06/2027 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. |
| RNID Hearing Aid Support Sessions |
RNID Hearing Aid Support Session with RNID Volunteer. Every second Thursday from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. |
14/05/2026 12:30pm | 24/06/2027 1:30am | 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. |
| PenWyn Exhibition in Collaboration with Flax Art Studios Belfast |
To mark its third anniversary, PenWyn presents an exhibition in collaboration with Flax Art Studios Belfast. The exhibition showcases the breadth, creativity, and impact of the project’s co-creation activity, |
18/05/2026 9:30am | 30/09/2026 5:30pm | 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. |
| 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. |
21/05/2026 6:00pm | 17/06/2027 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. |
| Raise Project Event. |
Raise Project: Japanese Folk Tales &Classic Japanese Art. |
10/09/2026 2:00pm | 10/09/2026 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. |
| Go Green with Libraries NI "Save the Bees" |
Go Green with Libraries NI "Save the Bees" |
17/09/2026 3:30pm | 17/09/2026 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. |
| Roald Dahl Day |
Roald Dahl Day, Story Time Session featuring Matilda, The Twits, Charlie &the Chocolate Factory. |
20/09/2026 2:00pm | 20/09/2026 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. |
| Raise Project |
Bird of Prey: Eagles, Osprey, Falcons, Harriers &Owls. |
24/09/2026 3:30pm | 24/09/2026 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. |
| Macmillan Coffee Morning |
MacMillan Coffee Morning. |
25/09/2026 10:00am | 25/09/2026 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. |
| Go On - Internet Scams |
Internet Scams (and how to avoid them) – Tips on how to stay safe online. |
25/09/2026 10:30am | 25/09/2026 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. |
| Queen's University Belfast Lecture. |
Queen's University Lecture: t:02890 509 232 |
01/10/2026 6:30pm | 01/10/2026 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. |
| Queen's University Lecture. |
Queens University Lecture:
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08/10/2026 6:30pm | 08/10/2026 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. |
| African Stories &African Art |
African Stories &African Art. |
12/10/2026 2:00pm | 12/10/2026 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. |
| Queen's University Lecture |
Queen's University Lecture: |
15/10/2026 6:30pm | 15/10/2026 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. |
| Book Week NI 2026: Story Time. |
Book Week NI Story Time - Roald Dahl and other stories. t: 028 9050 9232 |
19/10/2026 2:00pm | 19/10/2026 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. |
| Love Your Library Day: Coffee, Tea &Book Display Selection. |
Love Your Library Day: Coffee, Tea &Book Display Selection. T:02890 509 232|e: shankillroad.library@librariesni.org.uk | |
21/10/2026 1:30pm | 21/10/2026 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. |
| Queen's University Lecture. |
Queen's University Lecture: t: 02890 509 232 |
22/10/2026 6:30pm | 22/10/2026 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. |
| University of Dublin Lecture |
Death and burial in Ireland 8000 BC - AD 400, The richness of the mortuary record that we have for Irish prehistory is a highlight of the archaeological record for that eight-thousand-year span of time (8000 BC- AD 400). This lecture will consider changing patterns in the treatment of the dead of the earliest human generations who lived in Ireland, referring to Ulster, and how the evidence here relates to wider trends across the island and internationally. The lecture also provides an opportunity to reflect on the relationships between past and present mortuary practices. Speaker: Gabriel Cooney, Is emeritus professor of Celtic Archaeology, School of Archaeology, University College Dublin. t: 028 9050 9232 |
18/11/2026 1:30pm | 18/11/2026 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. |
