Spring Events in Antrim and Newtownabbey Libraries – Talks, Activities and Community Connections
Published 07 Apr 2025
Spring Events in Antrim and Newtownabbey Libraries
Libraries in the Antrim and Newtownabbey area are hosting a range of special events this April, offering something for everyone in the local community. Highlights include:
Antrim Library
Making Room
Every Thursday from 17 April to 22 May - 10:30am - 12 noon
Looking to connect with others, learn more about your local area, and have some fun along the way? Making Room might be just what you’re looking for.
Running over six Thursdays, this free event series is delivered in partnership with Antrim and Newtownabbey Seniors Forum and The Loneliness Network. Each week features a different guest speaker offering insights into the services, support and opportunities available in the Antrim and Newtownabbey area.
Weekly Sessions:
- Week 1: Wednesday 17 April
Services and Activities
Speaker: Robert McQuiston - Antrim & Newtownabbey Seniors Forum - Week 2: Wednesday 24 April
Connect North and Population Plus
Speaker: Melanie Maxwell-McIlroy – Connect North - Week 3: Wednesday 1 May
Council Services – including Home Accident Prevention and Loneliness support
Speaker: Tom from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council - Week 4: Wednesday 8 May
Understanding Dementia
Speaker: Valerie Guthrie, Alzheimer’s UK - Week 5: Wednesday 15 May
Housing and Heating Support
Speaker: Poppy Douglas, Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) - Week 6: Wednesday 22 May
Library Services and Library Card Registration
Speaker: Jacqueline Bingham, Libraries NI
Booking is not required but is encouraged by contacting Antrim Library.
Greystone Library
Exploring the Himalayas: A Talk by Dr Eileen Lisk
Monday 28 April from 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for a fascinating morning with Dr Eileen Lisk as she shares stories and insights from her unforgettable travels through India and Nepal, including her trek to the iconic Everest Base Camp. With stunning landscapes, rich cultural encounters, and the physical and emotional challenges of high-altitude trekking, this talk promises to inspire adventurers and armchair travellers alike.
Booking is advisable.
For more information about these and other upcoming events, visit our events section or contact your local library.
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