Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot in Libraries this NI Science Festival
Published 09 Jan 2026
Libraries across Northern Ireland are hosting free, hands-on coding sessions with Kubo the Robot this February as part of the NI Science Festival. Designed for children aged 4–9, these playful STEM sessions introduce the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Taking place in libraries from 3 – 21 February, the sessions offer families a fun way to explore science and technology together in welcoming library spaces.
Browse the list below to find events taking place in your local library.
Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Library | Booking |
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| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. e: portstewart.library@librariesni.org.uk
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03/02/2026 2:00pm | 03/02/2026 3:00pm | Portstewart Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed. Booking essential.
t: 028 9048 3994 e: dundonald.library@librariesni.org.uk
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09/02/2026 3:30pm | 09/02/2026 4:30pm | Dundonald Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. t: 028 9261 9330 e: moira.library@librariesni.org.uk
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10/02/2026 11:00am | 10/02/2026 12 noon | Moira Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. t: 028 8676 3702 e: cookstown.library@librariesni.org.uk
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10/02/2026 2:00pm | 10/02/2026 2:45pm | Cookstown Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. e: creggan.library@librariesni.org.uk
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10/02/2026 3:00pm | 10/02/2026 5:00pm | Creggan Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed. Booking essential. t: 028 7963 2278 |
11/02/2026 2:00pm | 11/02/2026 2:45pm | Magherafelt Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. e: carryduff.library@librariesni.org.uk
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11/02/2026 3:30pm | 11/02/2026 4:30pm | Carryduff Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. t: 028 9081 3568 e: carryduff.library@librariesni.org.uk
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11/02/2026 3:30pm | 11/02/2026 4:30pm | Carryduff Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed. Booking essential. e: fallsroad.library@librariesni.org.uk
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12/02/2026 11:00am | 12/02/2026 12:30pm | Falls Road Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed. Booking essential. t: 028 9266 9345 e: lisburncity.library@librariesni.org.uk
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12/02/2026 2:00pm | 12/02/2026 4:30pm | Lisburn City Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. e: waterside.library@librariesni.org.uk
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12/02/2026 3:00pm | 12/02/2026 5:00pm | Waterside Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. e: grove.library@librariesni.org.uk
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12/02/2026 3:00pm | 12/02/2026 4:30pm | Grove library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. t: 028 8774 0569 e: coalisland.library@librariesni.org.uk
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12/02/2026 3:30pm | 12/02/2026 4:15pm | Coalisland Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. e: ballyhackamore.library@librariesni.org.uk
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13/02/2026 11:00am | 13/02/2026 12:30pm | Ballyhackamore Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. t: 028 8772 2952 e: dungannon.library@librariesni.org.uk
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13/02/2026 11:00am | 13/02/2026 11:45am | Dungannon Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. e: newtownbreda.library@librariesni.org.uk
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13/02/2026 2:00pm | 13/02/2026 4:30pm | Newtownbreda Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. e: lisburnroad.library@librariesni.org.uk
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13/02/2026 3:00pm | 13/02/2026 4:30pm | Lisburn Road Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. e: enniskillen.library@librariesni.org.uk
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13/02/2026 3:30pm | 13/02/2026 4:30pm | Enniskillen Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. t: 028 4461 2895 e: downpatrick.library@librariesni.org.uk
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16/02/2026 3:00pm | 16/02/2026 4:00pm | Downpatrick Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. e: belfast.central@librariesni.org.uk
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19/02/2026 3:30pm | 19/02/2026 4:30pm | Belfast Central Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed. Booking essential. e: dundonald.library@librariesni.org.uk
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19/02/2026 3:30pm | 19/02/2026 4:30pm | Dundonald Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. |
20/02/2026 2:00pm | 20/02/2026 3:00pm | Bangor Carnegie Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
Join our free hands-on coding session with Kubo the Robot. Designed for children aged 4–9; this playful STEM session is part of the NI Science Festival and introduces the basics of coding through guided activities and problem-solving, with no prior experience needed.
Booking essential. t: 028 9442 3066 e: crumlin.library@librariesni.org.uk
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20/02/2026 2:30pm | 20/02/2026 3:30pm | Crumlin Library | 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Discover Coding with Kubo the Robot |
KUBO is an intuitive robot that makes learning how to code easy and fun. |
21/02/2026 10:30am | 21/02/2026 11:30am | Randalstown Library | 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. |