Storytime events

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Events

Event Name	Event Details	Start Date and Time	End Date and Time	Library	Booking
Storytime	Every Tuesday from 3:30pm to 4:00pm. Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors.	03/12/2024 3:30pm	24/06/2025 4:00pm	Saintfield 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.
Storytime	Weekly, every Friday from 2:15pm - 2:45pm. Suitable for ages 3-6 years. Storytime sessions help children develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors. Please ask staff for details. t: 028 7083 2712 e: portstewart.library@librariesni.org.uk	06/12/2024 11:00am	20/06/2025 11:30am	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.
Storytime	Every Friday from 2:30pm - 3:00pm, children must be accompanied by an adult. Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors.	06/12/2024 2:30pm	20/06/2025 3:00pm	Rathfriland 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.
Saturday Storytime	Weekly, every Saturday from 1:30pm to 2.00pm. Suitable for ages 4-8 years; children must be accompanied by an adult. Storytime sessions help children develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors. Please contact the library for more information. t: 028 7776 2540 e: Limavady.library@librariesni.org.uk	07/12/2024 1:30pm	21/06/2025 2:00pm	Limavady 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.
Bedtime Stories	Storytime sessions help children develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feed their imagination. For children aged 4 - 8; accompanied by an adult.	08/01/2025 6:00pm	18/06/2025 6:30pm	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.
Bedtime Stories	2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:00pm - 6:30pm. Bring along your little ones in their favourite pyjamas to settle down and prepare for bedtime with our cosy bedtime stories. These sessions will take place fortnightly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month and is suitable for children up to 6 years old.	20/05/2025 6:00pm	24/06/2025 6:30pm	Fivemiletown 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.
Special Sensory Storytime	Join us for a special Storytime with sensory books and toys. Booking essential. t: 028 9050 9223	02/06/2025 2:30pm	02/06/2025 3:00pm	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.
Empathy Day Themed Storytime and Paperchain Craft	Cushendall Library invites children aged 3-10 years to come along and help us take part in this year's Empathy Festival. Listen to our themed stories read by our friendly Library Staff and then help us create some special Empathy paperchains to celebrate how our differences can connect us - just like the links in our paperchains. From 3:00pm - 4:00pm Booking advised. t: 028 2177 1297	03/06/2025 3:00pm	03/06/2025 4:00pm	Cushendall 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.
Hi-Vis Touch and Feel Storytime	Join us in Killyleagh Library for a special touch and feel Storytime session during Hi-Vis fortnight. For children aged 2-6 years accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.	04/06/2025 2:15pm	04/06/2025 2:45pm	Killyleagh 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.
Empathy Day Friendship Bracelet Storytime and Craft	To celebrate Empathy Day, Coleraine Library invites children aged 4-10 to join our staff for a themed Empathy Storytime and Friendship Bracelet Craft afterwards. Grab your best friend and spend some time getting in touch with your feelings and working together to weave understanding. From 3:30pm - 4:00pm	04/06/2025 3:30pm	04/06/2025 4:00pm	Coleraine 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.
Surestart Storytime and Information Session	As part of our Empathy Festival celebrations, Ballymoney Library in partnership with Surestart invites you to come along to a themed Storytime for all to enjoy. Surestart will also be available afterwards to share information with adults in attendance. From 11:00am - 11:30am on Friday 6 June and Wednesday 25 June. Booking not required.	06/06/2025 11:00am	26/06/2025 11:30am	Ballymoney 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.
Kindness Bingo Story Session	Ballymoney Library invites children aged 4-10 years to come along and help us take part in this year's Empathy Festival. Come and take part in our kindness bingo game and connect with friends and family and afterwards enjoy some heart-warming stories to make you feel good about yourself. From 11:00am - 11:30am booking not required.	07/06/2025 11:00am	07/06/2025 11:30am	Ballymoney 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.
Empathy Festival Storytime and Crafts	To celebrate Empathy Day, Dungiven Library invites children aged 4-10 years to come along and join us for stories about understanding, friendship and kindness, followed by a selection of fun craft activities. No need to book.	07/06/2025 11:00am	07/06/2025 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.
Empathy Day story time	Join us for empathetic stories and kindness. Booking not required.	09/06/2025 2:15pm	09/06/2025 2:45pm	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.
Fathers Day Story and craft	Join us for a story and create your own Fathers Day card. For children aged 5-10 years accompanied by an adult. Booking advised. t: 028 8774 0569	09/06/2025 3:00pm	09/06/2025 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.
Pirate Adventures: Sensory Storytime and Craft	Join us in Irvinestown Library for a special sensory Storytime and craft in celebration of Empathy Day. Using the wonderful sensory story, 'A Pirate Adventure', children will enjoy using all of their senses to travel with Harry on an interactive journey as he throws a thoughtful pirate-themed birthday for his friend Jake. After the story, children will take time out to relax with some fun pirate-themed crafts! For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. t: 028 6862 1383	09/06/2025 3:30pm	09/06/2025 4:30pm	Irvinestown 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.
Empathy Day Storytime and Craft	A heartfelt crafting session were children are invited to create friendship bracelets and design cards to give to give to someone special as well as a story on kindness and understanding. Booking essential. t: 028 8676 3702	10/06/2025 4:00pm	10/06/2025 5:00pm	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.
Bedtime Stories: Kindness and Empathy	Join us for a cosy evening story session in your pyjamas featuring books that celebrate kindness and empathy. Perfect for winding down together. Booking not required.	10/06/2025 6:00pm	10/06/2025 6:30pm	Fivemiletown 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.
Empathy Day Short Stories and Craft	Celebrate Empathy Day with Staff at Brownlow. Share some specially written Empathy Day short stories and create a beautiful craft to take home. For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. t: 028 3834 1946	11/06/2025 3:30pm	11/06/2025 4:30pm	Brownlow 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.
Empathy Day Short Stories and Craft	Celebrate Empathy Day with staff at Armagh City Library. Share some specially written Empathy Day short stories and create a beautiful craft to take home. For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. t: 028 3752 4072	12/06/2025 3:30pm	12/06/2025 4:30pm	Armagh City	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.
Empathy Day Storytime and Craft	Join us for stories and crafts relating to empathy day for children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult. Booking advised. t: 028 9756 4282	12/06/2025 3:30pm	12/06/2025 4:15pm	Ballynahinch 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.
How are we Feeling Storytime.	A special Empathy Day Storytime about our feelings. For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.	12/06/2025 4:00pm	12/06/2025 4:30pm	Ardoyne 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.
Empathy Day Storytime and Craft	Join us for special Storytime to celebrate Empathy Day and a craft activity. Booking advised. t: 028 8774 0569	13/06/2025 3:30pm	13/06/2025 4:30pm	Colin Glen 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.
Storytime and Craft - Home, Sweet Home	Join us for a special Storytime and Craft for Refugee Week. For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.	16/06/2025 2:15pm	16/06/2025 3:00pm	Banbridge 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.
Lubna and Pebble Storytime	Join us for a special Storytime and pebble painting for refugee week. No Booking required just come along.	18/06/2025 3:30pm	18/06/2025 4:15pm	Cregagh 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.