Explore science in your local library
Explore a range of free science-themed events taking place in libraries across Northern Ireland this February, offering opportunities to learn, experiment and discover how science shapes everyday life.
From hands-on activities and interactive sessions to talks, workshops and family-friendly events, libraries are hosting a variety of experiences that make science approachable and enjoyable. These sessions encourage curiosity, questions and practical learning in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Taking place in local libraries, events are suitable for a range of ages and interests and provide a chance to enjoy learning together close to home. All events are free to attend, though booking is recommended for some sessions.
Browse the listings below to find events happening 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 9081 3568 e: carryduff.library@librariesni.org.uk |
09/02/2026 11:00am | 09/02/2026 12 noon | 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 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. 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 3:00pm | 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 9266 9345 e: lisburncity.library@librariesni.org.uk
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12/02/2026 3:30pm | 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. 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 3:00pm | 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. t: 028 9070 1620 e: newtownbreda.library@librariesni.org.uk |
13/02/2026 3:30pm | 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: 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. |
| Robot Rumble with Team Penny |
Love robots? Want to learn how to build and battle you own? Team Penny is coming in to show you everything you need to know! From how to get started, getting parts, to joining the battle robot community in Northern Ireland. You can also have a go with some of their mini battle bots!
Booking Essential.
Children aged 8+. For this event we are asking children under the age of 13 be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Saturday 14 February 10:00am-12:45pm
t: 028 9335 3249 |
14/02/2026 10:00am | 14/02/2026 12:45pm | Whitehead 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. |
| NI Science Festival - Paper Plane Making Craft and 'Highflyers Challenge |
To celebrate NI Science Festival, Dungiven Library invites children aged 4-11 years to come along and enjoy our high flying 'Paper Plane Making' craft. Guided by our friendly Library Staff, your sky high mission is to use our craft resources to make your very own paper plane before getting ready for take off and see how far your plane can fly in our 'Highflyers Challenge'. 11:30am – 12:30pm. |
28/02/2026 11:30am | 28/02/2026 12:30pm | Dungiven 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. |