Storytime events

Thursdays from 3:30pm - 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.

Please contact the library for event dates. This event is suitable for children aged 0-4yrs; children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Storytime sessions help young 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.

Fortnightly on Saturdays from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Under 8s to 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.

Bring your child/children along to visit the library, borrow books and avail of the toys in our quiet sensory room. 
Please enquire at the desk for use of the room.
On occasion the room may be booked for events.

e: Larne.library@librariesni.org.uk
t: 028 2827 7047
 

Weekly on Mondays from 10:30am - 11:00am.

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.

Weekly on Mondays from 2:15pm - 2:45pm.

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.

Children aged 8yrs and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Last Monday of the month from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

Come to the library in your pyjamas and don’t forget teddy!

For children aged 4-8 accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required just come along.

Bedtime Storytime every Monday from 6:30pm.

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.

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.

Every Tuesday from 6:15pm - 6:45pm.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Every Friday. 

Suitable for children aged 4-10 years; please note that children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

t: 028 2563 3950
e: ballymena.library@librariesni.org.uk

Saturday Storytime every Saturday at 12:00pm.

For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult.

t: 028 2586 1613 

Children's Story Time held on the 1st Thursday of the month 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.

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.

Bedtime Stories 7:00pm -7:30pm every Monday, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please contact the library for more information.
t: 028 9050 9204

Every Saturday from 11:00am - 11:30am.

Join us for a children's Storytime every Saturday morning. This session is suitable for children aged 5 - 8 years. Everyone welcome. 

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.

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. 

Join us for some special May Day crafts for children for children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult.

Booking advised.
t: 028 3752 4072

Join us to celebrate May Day and the start of summer with fairy tales and dragon fly crafts.

For children aged 4 – 10, accompanied by an adult.

No need to book. 

Join the NSPCC in Enniskillen Library as they deliver a range of fun and interactive storytelling and craft activities with an important message. Developed with children, parents, carers and teachers, 'Talk PANTS' is a programme to help young children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell a safe adult they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried. 

The event mascot, Pantosaurus will be there to greet children and parents.

Booking not required.

Join NSPCC staff for a storytime and craft session focusing on their Talk Pants message. Families will listen to 'Pantosaurus and the Power of Pants', create a fun craft and can even get their photo taken with the Pantosaurus mascot!

Booking advised.

t: 028 3752 4072

Snuggle up for a gentle evening of stories that help little ones understand their big feelings. This special bedtime story session features beautifully chosen picture books that explore emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, and calm in a way children can understand. Perfect for winding down and opening up gentle conversations, this session encourages emotional awareness and empathy — all in your cosiest pyjamas.

For children aged 2-7 years accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.

Celebrate World mental health week with Bessbrook Library, join our specially dedicated Storytime that promotes children’s mindfulness. After the story there will be a craft session that helps children identify different feelings and emotions. 

For children aged 4-12 years.
Booking advised.
t: 028 3083 0424

Join the NSPCC in Belfast Central Library as they deliver a range of fun and interactive storytelling and craft activities with an important message. Developed with children, parents, carers and teachers, 'Talk PANTS' is a programme to help young children understand that their body belongs to them and they should tell a safe adult they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried. 

The Pantosaurus mascot will be at the event for photo opportunity and to encourage participation. 

Booking not required.

Join us for a calming and captivating Mindfulness Storytime designed for children and centred around the theme of “community”. Held as part of Mental Health Awareness Week at Greenisland Library, this interactive Storytime will help young minds slow down and embrace mindfulness through engaging tales and gentle activities. 

No booking is required—come along and let your child’s imagination take flight!

Calling all Busy Bees: join staff at Armagh City Library for a special story and craft session to celebrate World Bee Day. Share some Buzzy stories and make your very own bee to take home.

For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.
t: 028 3752 4072

Ballycastle Library invites children aged 4-8 years to come along and join us for a special coastal themed Storytime and seaside craft session afterwards, as part of our Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival celebrations. 

From 3:15pm - 4:15pm.

Booking advised.

t: 028 2076 2566