Big Summer Read Events

Every Wednesday afternoon we'll have colouring pages and puzzle sheets to do in the library.  You can browse the books and add to your Story Tree!  

Booking not required
Suitable for children aged 4 -11 years.  Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.

t: 028 4063 0661
e: rathfriland.library@librariesni.org.uk

Share a giggle at our Library Joke Wall! Write down your funniest jokes, riddles, or silly puns and add them to the wall for everyone to enjoy.
 Perfect for children and families who love to laugh, this fun activity will keep smiles spreading all around the library.
 Who will post the joke that gets the biggest laugh?
 

See if you can find all the famous inventions pictures.
For children aged 4-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.

Get ready to crawl, hop, and hunt your way through the library in this exciting mini beast adventure! Young explorers will search high and low for clues hidden among bookshelves, discovering fascinating insects and creepy-crawly creatures along the way. From buzzing bees to secretive spiders, every clue brings you closer to completing your mission. Perfect for curious kids who love nature, mystery, and a bit of adventure!

Children aged 4-12 years; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

No booking required.

t: 028 9336 2261
e: carrickfergus.library@librariesni.org.uk 

An interactive library event that invites visitors to step back in time and explore the evolution of personal computing. Featuring hands-on workstation stations with iconic systems such as Commodore, Amstrad, Apple, Atari, Nintendo, Sega, and more, attendees can experience first hand how computing, gaming, and digital creativity have changed over the decades. Each station offers curated activities; from retro gaming challenges to early coding and productivity demos making it a nostalgic, educational journey.

Children aged 6-12 years; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

No booking required.

t: 028 9336 2261
e: carrickfergus.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Junk Art Creation Challenge 2026!  Instead of recycling why not reuse and make a fun toy to play with, a giant calculator using old bottle tops, a robot using cereal boxes and anything else you would usually throw out to make a wonderful inventive creation.

Feel free to bring along some materials if you are building something specific.

For children from 4 years old

F Booking not essential

Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.

t: 028 71860 385
e:strathfoyle.library@librariesni.org.uk

Have fun creating pop-art in the style of Andy Warhol
Booking essential.
t: 028 4176 2278
e: kilkeel.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Join us for fun science experiments and see the magic in everyday things.
For children aged 7-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.
t: 028 4461 2895
e: downpatrick.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Create your own Dogman comic book!
Enjoy a selection of Dogman board games. Come as your favourite character!
Monday 17/08/26   2:30pm-3:00pm

booking required
t: 028 9040 1365 
e: cregagh.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Come along for a fun filled Supertato story time, and design your own comic book!

No booking required

t: 028 9050 9223
e:lisburnroad.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

A creative workshop where children design their own characters inspired by books and stories from the Big Summer Read. They will develop ideas, draw their characters, and create a short comic strip to bring their story to life. A fun, hands-on way to grow their Story Tree.  Suitable for children aged 5-11.

Booking essential.
t: 028 4272 8194
e: portaferry.library@librariesni.org.uk

Let Bangor Carnegie Library take your little ones on a magical journey through time with a 1-hour session delivered by North Down Museum. Inspired by the Museum's storybook, Max’s Magical Visit to the Museum, little learners (under 5) will step back in time with Max and Bear and explore how people lived long, long ago. Through hands-on play and simple storytelling, children will discover how early people used stones before learning how to make shiny tools. This workshop encourages curiosity and early history skills as little ones imagine and explore the world of ‘long ago’.
Suitable for children aged 5 and under.
Booking essential.

t: 028 9127 0591
e: bangorcarnegie.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Create your own secret messages using a cipher wheel and swap with your friends to see if you can crack their codes!
For children aged 6-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.

To celebrate the much loved proverb and Derry City's emblem, Derry Central Library staff shall champion an Arts and craft session.  Children can explore artistic creativity using an array of craft materials to honour our much beloved city.

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

Booking essential.
t: 028 7122 9990
e: derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk

Join us as we travel back to the Roman Era, where we will learn the art of mosaics and have a go at creating our own design.
Suitable for 4 - 8 year olds; Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.
t: 028 4062 3973
e: banbridge.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Ahoy sailor! Meet Kubo the robot and learn to code.
Kubo has crashed on a desert island and 
needs your help. Can you help find all Kubo’s missing things and get back to the spaceship before a grumpy octopus drags the ship to the bottom of the ocean.

Suitable for children aged 4-9.
Booking Essential. 

t: 028 9188 2507
e: donaghadee.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Can you find the hidden clues around the library? Follow the trail, collect the letters and work out the mystery word!

Age 6-12, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 8676 3702
e: cookstown.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Join us at Broughshane Library for the sixth session of our Narnia Summer Reading Group! We go back to the very beginning, before the wardrobe, before the White Witch, with the story of how Narnia was sung into existence. We'll read and discuss The Magician's Nephew together and enjoy a creation-themed colouring sheet featuring Aslan and the dawn of a new world.

Children aged 4-11; children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking Essential.
t: 028 2586 1613
e: Broughshane.library@librariesni.org.uk

Our young stars will listen to a fast-paced football story, then tackle head-on who their favourite players are, make paper mesh footballs to score more goals  at home and sample our football books in the library.
Suitable for 5 to 12 year olds; Children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.
 

t: 028 90 509204 
e: ballyhackamore.library@librariesni.org.uk 
 

Listen to some classic fairytales while you experience hand weaving and spinning flax up close by an expert from the Irish Linen Centre. 

For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult 
No booking required
t: 028 9266 9345
e: lisburncity.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Have you ever wanted to design your own superhero? Well we’ve found out that there are trees being destroyed all over the world and one of our librarians is their only hope! There’s one big problem though; they don’t have a superhero outfit. Can you help us design and make one? You can make the design choices and our other librarians will bring your creation to life. 

Suitable for ages 6 and up
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us for a relaxed Big Summer Read Activity Afternoon inspired by this year’s theme, The Story Tree. Enjoy an easy going, story‑themed activity that invites children to explore, create, or imagine as they grow their own Story Tree.
 

Suitable for 4 - 11 year olds; children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
 

Booking advised.
 

t: 028 9085 4789
e: cloughfern.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us on Tuesday 18 August from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at Newtownstewart Library to learn the science of balance by making your very own mobile sculpture.

Booking essential.

t: 028 8166 2060
e: newtownstewart.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Every great character needs a world to live in! Join us at Broughshane Library for the second of our Art Basics sessions, this time focusing on environment drawing and perspective. We'll explore how to create depth and space on the page, build convincing landscapes and settings, and give your characters a world worth exploring. All abilities welcome. Materials provided.

Children aged 4–11 and Teenagers aged 11–16. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking Essential.
t: 028 2586 1613
e: Broughshane.library@librariesni.org.uk

A secretly selected player "kills" others by winking at them, while the surviving players try to identify the killer.  
Booking not required.

Children aged 7-11.

Children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer. 

t:028 2888 5222 e: carnlough.library@librariesni.org.uk 
 

Join us at Moira Library as we explore storytelling with our very own author, Magdalena Zalecka! Learn how to create a fantastic adventure of your very own.
 
For children aged 6-10 years
Booking essential
t: 028 9261 9330
e: moira.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Robots are invading Bessbrook Library! Join team Penny in the library where you will learn how to build your own robots and get to watch robot combat.

For children aged 4-12 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.
 

Join us in Irvinestown Library for a free children’s event as part of the Big Summer Read. We’re on the Animals branch of our story tree this week and we have a very special visitor coming to Irvinestown Library. Albus the Horsefield tortoise will be in branch to say hello and our very own Lynn will tell us some cool tortoise facts and be on hand to answer any questions about caring for a pet tortoise. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.
t: 028 6862 1383 
e: irvinestown.library@librariesni.org.uk 
 

Join us at Waterside Library for our Summer Scavenger Hunt! Come along and hunt for pictures of hidden forests & wildlife scattered across the Library! Keep your eyes peeled and good luck!!
Available during library opening hours.
Booking not required.

Create your own comic strip at the library
Inspired by the Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton we'll be creating our own comic strips then adding a joke to the Finaghy Joke Tree
Followed by a funny story time 
Suitable for primary school aged children
Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult 
Contact Finaghy library for further information 
t:028 9050 9214
e:finaghyroad.library@librariesni.org.uk  
Booking essential

Ahoy there, Matey! Calling all young pirates to join us to find some treasure with Kubo the robot. 

Join Armagh City Library to find out all about keeping you and your pet dog safe at this talk given by the USPCA. There will be a dog-themed craft activity for children to complete and take home.

For children aged 4-11 years; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 3752 4072
e: armagh.library@librariesni.org.uk  

Call in and have fun on our indoor games course including ring toss, egg and spoon, pin the tail on the donkey and more.

Booking not required.

Calling all talented kids! Do you love to sing, dance, play an instrument, perform magic tricks, tell jokes, or show off a special skill? This is your time to shine!
Join us at the library for a fun-filled talent showcase just for children. Step into the limelight and wow your family and friends!

Sing your favourite song
Show us your dance moves
Play an instrument
Perform a magic trick
Or surprise us with your own special talent!

Come along, have fun, and let your star shine bright!
 

For children aged 4–12 years, accompanied by an adult
Registrations must be in by the 12 August along with act details
t: 028 9081 3568
e: carryduff.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Come along to Portadown Library, design and create your own Egyptian inspired face masks.
 

For ages 5 – 11 years old. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult
Booking is essential
t: 028 3833 6122
e: portadown.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us for a fun fill Storytime and craft that is tailored to suit younger children. We will have a robot themed story followed by a craft session where we will make our own robots. 

For children aged 0-8 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

Explore how Belfast has changed through time in this interactive local history challenge. Match historic photographs with modern locations, uncover fascinating facts about the city and learn how maps help tell the story of the past. A fun and engaging session that encourages curiosity about local history and heritage.
Suitable for children and families. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required
t: 028 9050 9239
e: woodstock.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Call in to hear some Stories, Jokes and Poems.
Make up your own jokes and add them to your Story tree.

t: 028 8284 1774
e: fintona.library@librariesni.org.uk

Build your own musical instrument! Use recycled materials to design, assemble and decorate your very own musical creation. Everyone will then come together for a high-energy jam session to test out their new sounds! 
For children aged 7 - 11 years; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 7126 6168
e: creggan.library@librariesni.org.uk 


 

It's music time in Limavady Library, as we invite children aged 4-11 years to come along and enjoy our Big Summer Read 'Karaoke Party'. Join our library staff, who will provide the karaoke equipment, for a musical extravaganza that will let you dazzle the customers in the library with your musical talents.

From 3:30pm - 5:00pm, for children aged 4-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

Join our Children's Book Club for Big Summer Read Special.
For children aged 7-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 4372 2710
e: newcastle.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Fancy a little reading companion? Join us at Dromore Library to create a book hedgehog to keep you company while you are reading!

For children aged 4 - 11 years
Booking essential
t: 028 9269 2280 
e: dromore.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Come and visit Lisnaskea Library during library opening hours to collect your free bookmark and/or participation certificate and add your final leaves to the Story Tree. While you are here, design and build a Lego castle suitable for fun adventures! Suitable for ages 4 -11 years; children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.

Adventures wanted for role playing!  Come along to the library to try you hand at being a paladin, sorcerer or rogue in this beginner friendly Dungeon and Dragons one shot adventure. Work together, solve problems and explore a fantasy world in a fun guided session.
Children aged 8-11 years; children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential

t: 028 2589 0019
e: kellsandconnor.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us in Fivemiletown Library and write your favourite joke on leaves and flowers. Add them to our joke tree to have it in full bloom for the summer. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

t: 028 8952 1409
e: fivemiletown.library@librariesni.org.uk

Are you ready to get arty at Limavady Library, as we invite children aged 4-11 years to come along to our 'Art Collage' Craft.  Children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Join our friendly library staff who will help guide you during this craft, with our craft resources available for use. Booking not required.

Join us to create your own fantasy story in our DnD world

Age: 8-16 years

Booking Essential: 
t: 028 9188 2507
e: donaghadee.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Meet Sue Benham and her specially trained “Hearing Dog” Kristo and learn all about how animals can help humans with their day to day lives.

Suitable for children aged 6-12.
Booking not required.

t: 028 9187 2610
e: comber.library@librariesni.org.uk

Join us for a free STEM workshop where you will learn all about flying:
What flies?  
How do things fly?  
Who were the pioneers of aviation?  
How do you make a paper aeroplane?
And you will be able to trace, colour and build your own take home kite to reuse with family and friends!

For children aged 8 - 11 years old.
Booking Essential.
t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk

Great fun at Kilkeel Library learning how to play different musical instruments and singing along.
For children aged 4-11 years, children aged 8 and under accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 4176 2278
e: kilkeel.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Please note this event is now fully booked.

With so many great stories and ideas over the summer it's time to make our own fantastic adventures. We'll be using drawing and collage to bring the page alive at our ‘Comic Creation Station’.

Children aged 5-10 years; children aged 8 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking Advised

t: 028 9083 3797
e: Glengormley.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us for a fun junk art session in the library!
Get creative using recycled materials to make unique masterpieces and enjoy a colourful afternoon of imagination and creativity.

Children aged 4-8 years; children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not essential.

t: 028 2582 2228
e: portglenone.library@librariesni.org.uk

Meet Kubo the robot!

Learn the basics of coding with an interactive game that helps Kubo get to school, play football and go to the shops. A fun and educational experience that will be sure to get young scientists thinking.

Suitable for 4-9 year olds. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Not Required.
 

t: 028 9050 9210
e: ardoyne.library@librariesni.org.uk

Join us as we invite families to step back in time and discover what life was like growing up in Ballyclare in years gone by. Join us for a friendly and engaging session exploring childhood memories, stories and experiences from the past, offering a chance to learn about local history, spark conversations across generations, and reflect on how childhood has changed over the years. A relaxed and welcoming activity, perfect for enjoying together as part of the Big Summer Read. Family event; children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.
 

t: 028 9335 2269
e: ballyclare.library@librariesni.org.uk  
 

A mystery has unfolded in the library… and only our young detectives can solve the case! Hidden around the library are secret clues waiting to be discovered. Each clue reveals a letter, and when all the letters are collected, they’ll spell out the name of the mysterious culprit! Search the shelves, crack the puzzles, and follow the trail before time runs out. Perfect for curious minds, keen readers, and aspiring detectives — can you solve the mystery and catch the criminal?

Children aged 4-11 years; children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.

t: 028 9086 5419
e: greenisland.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Ever wondered what type of street games your grandparents played when they were your age?  Children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult are invited to come along to Coleraine Library for an afternoon of fun where you will join our staff and play a selection of classic street games such as 'Hopscotch', 'Dollar' and 'What time is it, Mr Wolf?' 

Booking not required.
t: 028 7034 2561
e: coleraine.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Come along to Strabane library to play some board games, including monster-size Connect 4.

Suitable for 5-11 years; children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Parents can participate also.

Booking essential.

t: 028 7188 3686
e: Strabane.library@librariesni.org.uk

Join us at Richhill Library for a fun paper-collage workshop, where you will mix and match materials to design a colourful work of art!

For children aged 4 to 11 years
Booking Essential
t: 028 3887 0639
e: richhill.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Design and create your own comic strip with our Comic Capers workshop. Who will be the hero of your story?
 

Suitable for children aged 4-12; Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential
 

t: 028 9050 9216
e: holywoodarches.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Unleash your inner artisan and discover the harmony of handmade music at Belfast Central Library! Join us for our Instrument-Making Workshop, where we will transform everyday materials into functional musical instruments. Perfect for makers of all skill levels, this hands-on session guides you through the rewarding process of crafting your own acoustic creations from scratch – which you can then take home!

Ages 4-11; children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.
 

t: 028 9050 9150
e: belfast.central@librariesni.org.uk

Join us for a tree-ific quiz about trees at Suffolk Library! Learn about the aging of trees as well as international trees and jungles!

For children aged 6-11 years
Booking not required
t: 028 9050 9235
e: suffolk.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Come along and create your own comedy superhero comic strip. See who can come up with the funniest superhero!

For children aged 6-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.

Come along, bring your favourite Cuddly toy and enjoy our Teddy Bears Picnic.
Weather permitting, we will be under our Tree outside the Library.

Discover how fingerprints are used in investigations and why they are unique to each of us. Create your own prints and learn how to analyse them.
 

Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking required.

t: 028 9050 9212
e:fallsroad.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Come along and listen to some wonderful animal stories and then make your own animal themed artefact to bring home!

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

Booking essential.
t: 028 3026 4683
e: newrycity.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Discover science with a fun-filled interactive event as part of the Big Summer Read! Children can enjoy exciting experiments, simple hands-on science activities, and amazing discoveries that spark curiosity and imagination.
 
Suitable for children aged 5-11.
Booking essential.

t: 028 9042 4232

e: holywood.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Gather round for some fun stories about animals that live in woodland and forests and design and create your own animal masks!

 
Child Ages 6 - 10

Booking not required.
t: 028 9050 9232 e: shankillroad.library@librariesni.org.uk 

We are making a sun catcher today - perfect for catching the sunlight which helps plants grow like reading helps young minds to grow.

Booking required 

Suitable for children 4 - 9 years 
Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult

t: 028 9050 9244
e: grove.library@librariesni.org.uk 

… the Gem of the Roe!' If you are from the Dungiven area, we're sure you'll have heard the song, and you'll most certainly have spied the statue of Finvola at the front of our library. So for History week in the Big Summer Read, we'll be holding a children's workshop based around the history of Finvola, for children aged 4+ years accompanied by an adult to come along and join all the fun including storytelling, colouring in and a sing-a-long to end our event. 

From 12 noon - 1:30pm, booking not required.
t: 028 7774 1475
e: dungiven.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Come along to Antrim Libraries Viking Training Camp and step back in time! Discover fascinating facts about the Vikings, design your own shield, and take part in a fun raid challenge to see if you have what it takes to be a true explorer! Suitable for 5 - 8 year olds; children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

t: 028 9446 1942

e: antrim.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Having fun isn’t hard when you have a library card. Let’s explore what libraries long ago looked like and celebrate how far we have come. Experience what reading was like in an ancient library by creating your own ‘Ancient Reading Tablet’
 

For children aged 8-11 years; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 3752 4072
e: armagh.library@librariesni.org.uk

Join us for an educational wildlife workshop where you will discover the fascinating world of garden birds and learn how to care for them throughout the year. Gain practical tips on responsible feeding and create your very own bird ‘fruit hoops’ using natural ingredients - perfect for hanging in the garden to help feathered visitors thrive!

Suitable for children aged 6-10 years old; Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult; Booking recommended.
 

t: 028 9050 9228 e: ormeauroad.library@librariesni.org.uk

Join us and design your very own guitar, make it as glam or metal as you like.
For children aged 4-11 years (children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult).

Booking essential.
t: 028 4482 8407
e: killyleagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Join staff in Brownlow Library as we make use of the odds and ends left over from crafts throughout the year to make some completely unique creations. Resources will be provided but feel free to bring along any of your own art supplies or craft cast-offs! 

Booking advisable 
t: 028 3834 1946
e: brownlow.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us in writing your names in hieroglyphs.

Join us for a fun hands-on session where children can create their own colourful lava lamp. A relaxed and creative activity perfect for experimenting and making something to take home.
For children aged 6-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 4175 3375
e: warrenpoint.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Kubo the Robot in Space
Take Kubo the Robot on a journey through space.  A fun way to learn about coding with our friendly robot, Kubo. 

Ages 7 – 11; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking advisable.
 

Belfast Central Library
t: 028 9050 9150
e: belfast_central_lending@librariesni.org.uk

Come down to Colin Glen Library and learn all about Printmaking and how it started while learning how to print with paint and leaves that come from the trees around us!

Booking is Advised.
t: 028 9043 1266
e: DairyFarmLibrary@librariesni.org.uk 

Big Summer Read is calling all cheeky monkeys…. join us in Portstewart Library as we invite you all for our family friendly,  monkey-themed game of Bingo!

As our friendly library staff take on the role of Bingo Caller, we ask you to bring the monkey mayhem to the game! 

Booking essential.
t: 028 7083 2712
e: portstewart.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

A creative session where children design their own short comic strip and learn how top tell a story through pictures. 

For children aged 6-11 years; children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 

Booking essential.

t: 028 2563 3950

e: ballymena.libraries@librariesni.org.uk 

Library Forest Trail invites children and families to explore the library through a fun, nature‑inspired trail filled with discovery and creativity. Participants can enjoy leaf rubbings, take part in an exciting scavenger hunt, and finish by collecting a take‑home nature hunt pack to continue the adventure outdoors. This relaxed, interactive activity encourages curiosity, observation and a love of nature, all within a welcoming library setting. 

children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.


Booking essential.
t: 028 9085 1157
e: rathcoole.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Story Tree – You and Me is a relaxed Storytime and Lego activity afternoon where children and their grown‑ups can enjoy listening to stories together and then bring them to life through building. After an interactive Storytime, participants will be invited to use Lego to create characters from the stories, encouraging imagination, creativity, and shared play. This session offers a calm, welcoming space to listen, build, and explore stories in a hands‑on way. 

children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.


Booking essential.
t: 028 9447 2725
e: randalstown.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Join us for big stories about gigantic dinosaurs followed by a modelling clay craft where we will make our very own dinosaurs! 

Booking Required
Suitable for 7 - 11 year olds.  Children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.

t: 028 4063 0661
e: rathfriland.library@librariesni.org.uk

Join us for a fun fill Storytime and craft that is tailored to suit younger children. We will have a robot themed story followed by a craft session where we will make our own robots. 
For children aged 4-12 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.
 

Come to Crossmaglen Library for a day of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). Dive into super science activities with David from Sentinus. It’s gonna be a fun filled day!
For children aged 6-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 3086 1951
e: crossmaglen.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Bring out your artistic side at Maghera Library by painting a smooth pebble to take home or hide for someone new to find.
For ages 5 - 11
Booking essential
Contact branch for more details.
t: 028 79 642 578
e: maghera.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Do you have funny bones?  Tell us your quirkiest quip and contribute to our Joke Board.
 

For children aged 4 - 12 years.  Under 8s must be adult accompanied.
 

No booking required.  

All welcome!

Join us for this free fun Storytelling session with Nuala O'Toole. The theme for this week is ‘comedy’ and Nuala will have some tall tales to keep us giggling all morning!

Suitable for children aged 4-11 accompanied by an adult. No booking required.

Create a colourful picture of your own personal family connections.
Booking essential.
t: 028 4372 2710
e: newcastle.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Two brothers. One terrible mistake. A journey to make things right. Join us at Broughshane Library for our penultimate manga session, exploring Fullmetal Alchemist, widely regarded as one of the greatest manga ever written. A story of sacrifice, redemption, and the price of power that will stay with you long after the final page.

Teenagers aged 11-16.
 

Booking Essential.
t: 028 2586 1613
e: Broughshane.library@librariesni.org.uk

For children aged 5-10 years (children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult), come along to Portrush Library and listen as our friendly library staff read Julia Donaldson's wonderful story of 'Monkey Puzzle'- meet all the different animals in the story and then watch it come to life as we make beautiful and brightly coloured butterflies afterwards in a fun craft! 

Booking not required.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you are the author and illustrator. 
Turn blank pages into adventures, invent characters, and bring your book to life with colour and imagination

Age 8 - 11yrs
Booking required

t: 028 9070 1620
e: newtownbreda.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Come along to Lurgan Library and try your hand at spine poetry. A fun way to discover poetry! By gathering books off the shelves and stacking the titles of books you have chosen and reading the titles aloud you are able to create an incredibly unique poem. 

For children aged 8 to 11 years 
Booking essential
t: 028 3832 3912
e: lurgan.library@librariesni.org.uk

Make the most of the final days of summer with a splash of colour and a beat you can’t resist! Join us at the library for Beats & Brushstrokes - a fun-filled creative session where young artists (ages 5-11) can paint their masterpieces while grooving to great music.
Let your imagination run wild, mix bright colours, and feel the rhythm guide your brush. Whether you love to doodle, paint, or just get messy with art, this is your chance to create something amazing before summer fades away!
No experience needed-just bring your creativity and get ready to paint, play, and vibe! 

Saturday 22 August 2026

2:00pm-3:00pm.

Booking not required.

Children aged 5-11.

Children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

t: 028 9335 3249

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk 
 

Join us in Keady Library for a seaside-inspired story time followed by creating your own seaside picture featuring a baby turtle and seashell prints.

For children aged 4 - 8 years accompanied by an adult
Booking is essential
t: 028 3753 1365
e: keady.library@librariesni.org.uk  

As the Big Summer Read comes to a close, Maghera Library will have a selection of games available all week on the library floor for friends and families to enjoy. Make sure to claim your awards as the Big Summer Read finishes for another year.
 

Join us for the final week of our Big Summer Read and design your own bookmark to use as you continue your reading journey.
Suitable for 4 - 12 year olds; Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking advisable.
t: 028 4062 3973
e: banbridge.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Mark the end of the big summer read with our family friendly activity day!  
Any age  

Love mystery? Try crafting your own thrilling short story, inventing clues and characters and let your imagination run wild.

Suitable for children aged 6-12.
Booking essential.

t: 028 9187 2610
e: comber.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Follow the clues and explore the branches of the Story Tree. In this fun scavenger hunt, children will follow clues to uncover what is hidden in the library, using their imagination to solve the puzzle.  

Suitable for children aged 5-10.
Booking essential.
 

t: 028 9042 4232

e: holywood.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

KUBO is the world’s first puzzle-based educational robot that allows you to learn a fun and easy way to code.
Take KUBO to space with our special space themed coding session.
 

For children aged 6-10 years 
Booking essential
t: 028 9266 9345
e: lisburncity.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Come together to make magical bracelets and design your own fairy tale book covers!
 

No booking required

t: 028 9040 1365 
e: cregagh.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us to mark the end of our summer celebrations with a story time and picnic in the courtyard for you and your teddy bears!

Pick up your certificate for completing our Big Summer Read if you haven’t already!

Suitable for Primary School Age children. 
Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.

No booking required
t: 028 9050 9223
e: lisburnroad.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

The joke's on you with our final event of the Big Summer Read. Learn about different types of jokes and share your own favourites on our Library Joke Wall.
Suitable for children of all ages.

As the Big Summer Read comes to an end, Portstewart Library invites children aged 5 - 9 years (children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult) to come along and embark on our top secret mission to draw the celebrations to a close. No spoilers here so you all have to follow the clues to solve the mystery with the assistance of our eagle eyed staff who will provide a hint if you get stuck! 

Booking not required.
 

Join us in Irvinestown Library for a free children’s event as part of the Big Summer Read. We’re on the Comics/Manga branch of our story tree this week so you are invited to enjoy some action-packed superhero stories before getting stuck into a superhero craft. Suitable for children aged 7 to 11 years accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.
t: 028 6862 1383 
e: irvinestown.library@librariesni.org.uk 
 

The Big Summer Read is all things comic book, Manga and Superheroes at Limavady Library, as we invite children aged 4-11 years to come along to our 'Superheroes' Craft. Join our friendly library staff who will help guide you during this craft, with our craft resources available for use. 

From 11:00am - 12 noon.

For children aged 4-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

Derry Central library staff shall champion a summer spectacular children's storytelling circle, followed by a bookmark making arts and crafts session.  Come along and celebrate all things summer.

Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult

Booking essential.
t: 028 7122 9990
e: derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk

Join us for Dundonald Library's Big Build.  Use Lego to recreate a character or scene from your favourite book and enjoy some of our best-loved stories as well.
All creations will be displayed in the library.
 

For children aged 4-11 years
Booking required
t: 028 9048 3994
e: dundonald.library@librariesni.org.uk  

Finish your Summer Reading Challenge by making your own tree and attach the leaves with your book titles.

For children aged 4-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

Come along to the library and help us decorate our boat.
Booking not required.
 

Celebrate the end of the Big Summer Read with a magical fairy-tale adventure at the library! Follow the scavenger hunt, enjoy colouring fun, and complete a themed wordsearch as we finish the summer with stories, imagination, and happily-ever-afters.

Children aged 4-10 years; children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.

t:028 2582 2228
e: portglenone.library@librariesni.org.uk

Chalk or paint your very own masterpiece, perhaps a bowl of sunflowers.

We reach the end of all things, and the beginning of something greater. Join us at Broughshane Library for our final Narnia session as we discuss The Last Battle and the glorious, bittersweet conclusion to C.S. Lewis's beloved series. We'll round off with a special activity: illustrate your favourite moment from across the whole series.

Children aged 4-11; children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking Essential.
t: 028 2586 1613
e: Broughshane.library@librariesni.org.uk

Summer is coming to a close, and school is on the horizon. Why not chill out with this relaxing Storytime session before the end of the summer and pick up your certificates for your completed Story Tree. 

Suitable for children aged 4-11 accompanied by an adult. No booking required.
 

t: 028 6632 2886 e: enniskillen.library@librariesni.org.uk

Whiterock library has become an enchanted forest overnight, and we need some brave adventurers to travel through to get the books on the other side. Create your very own adventuring character, and travel through the deep dark wood across the library (and in your imagination!) to help us break the spell and rescue the books. 

Suitable for ages 6 and up

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult

t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Help us build a giant community Story Tree through a fun hands-on craft session at the library. Children and families can create their own unique leaves using painting, collage, papier-mâché, sewing, felt and other creative materials inspired by favourite stories, characters and summer adventures. The finished leaves will become part of a special Story Tree display celebrating imagination, creativity and reading across the community.
Suitable for children and families. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking preferred
t: 028 9050 9239
e: woodstock.library@librariesni.org.uk 
 

Create your own comic/Manga storyboard or Superhero.

Age: 5-13 years
Booking Essential.

t: 028 9188 2507
e: donaghadee.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Learn about the anatomy of trees before joining a team of Lego builders to create your very own library treehouse that will go on display and attract admiring glances from library goers.
Suitable for 5 to 12 year olds; Children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.
 

t: 028 90 509204 
e: ballyhackamore.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Support us by keeping your reading superpower strong.
Booking not required.

Children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

t: 028 2888 5552

e: carnlough.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Enjoy a sunny Storytime followed by a colourful suncatcher craft. A relaxed and creative session where children can make their own bright window decoration to take home.
For children aged 4-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.
t: 028 4175 3375
e: warrenpoint.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

As part of our Big Summer Read come and create your own Musical instruments in Newtownstewart Library. Join us on Tuesday 25 August from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

Booking essential.
t: 028 8166 2060
e: newtownstewart.library@librariesni.org.uk

Join us for lots of bubble fun with Antoinette to celebrate the Big Summer Read.
For children aged 4-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking advised.
t: 028 9756 4282
e: ballynahinch.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Come along to Storytime and craft where will be listening to laugh out loud story and then making our own silly finger puppets. 

For children aged 4-12 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.
 

Join us at Waterside Library for our Summer Scavenger Hunt! Come along and hunt for pictures of hidden forests & wildlife scattered across the Library! Keep your eyes peeled and good luck!!

Available during library opening hours.
Booking not required.

Celebrate stories and animals with a pawsome Story Tree event featuring dog-themed tales, creative activities, and fun facts from local dog expert and author Carol, as children discover how every book helps their Story Tree grow. 

Suitable for children aged 5-10. 
Booking essential.

t: 028 4272 8194
e: portaferry.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Join us at the library for a Teddy Bears' Picnic
Bring your teddy and enjoy a morning of activities to finish off a great summer of events
Pick up your certificate if you haven't already for completing The Story Tree Big Summer Read
Suitable for primary school aged children
Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult 
Contact Finaghy library for further information 
t:028 9050 9214
e:finaghyroad.library@librariesni.org.uk  
Booking not required

Come to celebrate your achievements with the Big Summer Read.

Enjoy Storytime with us and collect your finished Reading Trees. 
Big Summer Read Certificates will also be available for collection.

t: 028 8284 1774

e: fintona.library@librariesni.org.uk

Our fantasy adventure concludes at Limavady Library, as we invite children aged 7-12 years to come along and join the final 'Junior Dungeons and Dragons' session of the summer. Children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. 
 

Booking Advisable from 2:30pm - 4:00pm
t: 028 7776 2540
e: limavady.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Learn all about the Vikings and create your very own Viking sword or shield using fun colours, patterns, and symbols. Design exciting images to decorate your shield — maybe a fierce dragon, a roaring wolf, or a magical Viking rune!

For children aged 4-10 years. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.
t: 028 9081 3568
e: carryduff.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Come along to Storytime and craft which is tailored to suit younger children. We will be listening to laugh out loud story and then making our own silly finger puppets. 

For children aged 0-8 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.
 

Join us in Killyleagh Library for an afternoon of fun puzzles.
For children aged 4-11 years (children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult).
Booking essential.
t: 028 4482 8407
e: killyleagh.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Wrap up the Big Summer Read by creating your very own story and committing it to a story scroll!

For children aged 4 - 11 years
Booking essential
t: 028 9269 2280 
e: dromore.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Come along to Suffolk Library to have a go at some Watercolour and learn about famous paintings about trees - including the olive trees with yellow sky and sun by Vincent Van Gogh!

For children aged 6-11 years
Booking not required

t: 028 9050 9235
e: suffolk.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Great fun family games.
Booking not required.

We can't wait to hear about all the amazing books you've read over the summer. How many did you read? What was your favourite? What will you read next? Tell us all about it and receive your Libraries NI ‘Big Summer Read 2026’ certificate at our graduation ceremony.

Children aged 5-10 years; children aged 8 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking Advised

t: 028 9083 3797
e: Glengormley.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Riddles to Solve

To complete our Big Summer Read Challenge for 2026, come along and enjoy an afternoon of quizzing activities.   We will have quiz questions to see how much we have learned over the summer together and some riddles to solve.

For children from 4 years old

F Booking not essential

Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.

t: 028 71860 385
e:strathfoyle.library@librariesni.org.uk

Big Summer Read becomes the Marvel Universe at Coleraine Library, as children aged 8+ years are invited to join our 'Marvel Character' Quiz Event. Enjoy two quizzes led by our library staff, where in the first quiz you will match the symbol to the Superhero and then take part in the 'Super Trivia Quiz' to test how much you know about the Marvel Universe. 

From 2:00pm - 3:00pm, booking not required.

The Big Summer Read draws to a fantastic finale with our Fantasy Fun Day featuring The Battle of the Three Armies! Whose side are you on, The Wizards, Elves, or Trolls? Enjoy face painting, giant games, and other fantasy themed fun.
 

Suitable for children aged 4-12; Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential
 

t: 028 9050 9216
e: holywoodarches.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Come celebrate reading and bookworms at Belfast Central Library for the finale of our Big Summer Read activities. Whether you read three books or thirty, join us in the library for our certificate presentation ceremony. Place a new leaf on our Poet-Tree and make your own poem using the leaves other people have written. How has your Story Tree grown?

Ages 4-11; children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.
 

t: 028 9050 9150
e: belfast.central@librariesni.org.uk

After all of your hard work reading books, we have some surprises for the closing of the Big Summer Read.

Join us for the Big Summer Read Party as we celebrate the end of this year’s Big Summer Read! Enjoy a fun-filled party and receive your certificate!

All Welcome
Booking not required
t: 028 3887 0639
e: richhill.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Come along to Strabane library and participate in some simple science experiments.

Suitable for 7-11 years; children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Parents can participate also.

Booking essential.

t: 028 7188 3686
e: Strabane.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

The Big Summer Read concludes in Cushendall Library, as we invite children aged 2+ years accompanied by an adult to pick a costume from our 'Book Character' dress up rail before embarking on a fun filled treasure hunt with our friendly library staff, to find all your favourite book characters who are hidden in the library. 

Booking Advisable.
t: 028 2177 1297
e: cushendall.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Join us at Moira Library as we play a logic-based game and solve the mystery of the missing book! Can you figure out who the Bookworm is?

For children aged 7-11 years
Booking essential
t: 028 9261 9330
e: moira.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Let's write some funny limericks, with an art session.

Booking not required.

Child Ages 6 - 10, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
t: 028 9050 9232
e: shankillroad.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Learn to draw forest animals using numbers - just as numbers can become animals, words can become whole new worlds.
EVENT FULLY BOOKED

Suitable for children 4 - 9 years 
Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult

t: 028 9050 9244
e: grove.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Finish off the Big Summer Read with a Fabulous Fun Finale of Stories and Crafts.

For children aged 4 - 11 years old.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking Essential
t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Big Summer Read wraps up in Dungiven Library with our 'Animal Mask Mania' Craft, as we invite children aged 4-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult, to come along and join this fun craft session where we'll be making animal masks. Will you be a tiger, a dog or a bird - it's your chance to go wild with your creativity! 

From 12 noon - 1:30pm.
Booking not required.

Join staff in Brownlow Library to celebrate the success of the Big Summer Read. Join us for some Lego, board games, giant connect four and book-themed face-painting. Receive your Big Summer Read certificate in style! 

For children aged 4-12
Booking not required
t: 028 3834 1946
e: brownlow.library@librariesni.org.uk

Bring a little bit of the outdoors inside by listening to gentle wildlife sounds as you create your own unique artwork! In this Wild Art Workshop, you will use a variety of natural materials to create your own beautiful pieces of nature-inspired art in a calm and enjoyable atmosphere. 

Suitable for children aged 4-11 years old; Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult; Booking recommended.
 

t: 028 9050 9228 e: ormeauroad.library@librariesni.org.uk

Turn trash into treasure and make some noise!
Create your own DIY maracas using plastic bottle filled with rice, beans, or beads or maybe even a guitar! Shake, rattle and roll to your own beat with this easy, crafty, and super musical instrument!
 

For children aged 8-11 years; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 3752 4072
e: armagh.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us in Colin Glen Library for our Big Summer Read Finale! Dress up and create your very own fire breathing dragon or fairy door while discussing all the books we read over the summer and collecting our Big Summer Read Certificates and Bookmarks!

Booking is Advised.
t: 028 9043 1266
e: DairyFarmLibrary@librariesni.org.uk 

Enjoy an introduction to Dungeons and Dragons with an adventure based on a library picture book.
For children aged 7-11 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 4461 2895
e: downpatrick.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Join us for a special family celebration as we unveil the completed community Story Tree created throughout the Big Summer Read. Families can enjoy tea, coffee, squash and cake while taking part in themed scavenger hunts, creative activities and a short talk reflecting on the stories, artwork and adventures shared across the summer. A fun and welcoming afternoon celebrating reading, creativity and community participation at your local library.
Suitable for everyone: Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required
t: 028 9050 9239
e: woodstock.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Get ready to discover the amazing world of birds and wildlife with a special visit from the RSPB. Learn fun facts about local nature and how we can protect our wildlife in a lively and interactive session. 

For children aged 6-11 years; children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Booking essential.

t: 028 2563 3950

e: ballymena.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Unleash your inner superhero or villain at our comic strip workshop! Use templates to map out a story, design original characters, and bring your ideas to life. Turn a blank page into an action-packed adventure!
For children aged 7 - 11 years; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 7126 6168
e: creggan.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Story Tree – You and Me is a relaxed Storytime and Lego activity afternoon where children and their grown‑ups can enjoy listening to stories together and then bring them to life through building. After an interactive Storytime, participants will be invited to use Lego to create characters from the stories, encouraging imagination, creativity, and shared play. This session offers a calm, welcoming space to listen, build, and explore stories in a hands‑on way.

children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.
t: 028 9447 2725
e: randalstown.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Lets wrap up the Big Summer Read fun at Limavady Library, as we invite inspiring artists aged 7-12 to our 'Create Your Own Comic Strip' Craft. Using our array of craft supplies, our library staff will guide you through bringing your very own comic strip idea to life.

Children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.
From 3:30pm - 4:40pm, booking not required.

As a special finale to the Big Summer Read 2026 and the last weekend of summer, please join us for this wonderful family concert telling the story of Niamh and Oisin from Tir na Nog.

Booking essential.
t: 028 4372 2710
e: newcastle.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Join us for the grand finale of this year’s Big Summer Read as we celebrate a season filled with stories, imagination, and adventure! Our “Last Hurrah” event is a chance for children and their families to come together for one final celebration before summer ends. Enjoy games, crafts, and special activities inspired by our favourite books from the summer challenge. Whether you completed one book or one hundred, come and help us close the chapter on an unforgettable summer of reading at the library!

All ages – particularly suited for children and families taking part in the Big Summer Read.

Booking not required.

t: 028 9086 5419
e: greenisland.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Ever wondered what it would be like to create your own comic? Well now you can. Design your own superhero and evil arch nemesis. Let your creativity run wild. You're the author and illustrator all rolled into one.
All welcome. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ask staff for details.
t: 02830 861951
e: judith.mcgann@librariesni.org.uk

We'll be reading stories based on science that are both interesting and engaging followed by making our very own robots!

Booking Required
Suitable for 4 -8 year olds.  Children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.

t: 028 4063 0661
e: rathfriland.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

It's the final session of our Big Summer Read Manga Group at Broughshane Library, and this one is all about you! We'll look back at the series we've explored over the summer, share our favourites, and vote on which series to carry forward into our official Manga Reading Group launching this Autumn. Come along and help shape what happens next!

Teenagers aged 11-16.
 

Booking Essential.
t: 028 2586 1613
e: Broughshane.library@librariesni.org.uk

Come along to Portadown Library, design and create your own unique fairy house. Decorate your house, in a bespoke style to entice the fairy folk to live in them.
 

For ages 5 – 11 years old. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult
Booking is essential
t: 028 3833 6122
e: portadown.library@librariesni.org.uk 

As the Big Summer Read reaches its conclusion, Portrush Library welcomes all children aged 5-10 years (children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult) to come along and be transported back to the time of giants. Listen to the story of Finn McCool and how the Giant's Causeway was built before decorating your very own stone to start another Causeway! 

Booking not required.

Join us at the library for a fun-filled celebration to mark the end of summer and the Big Summer Read! Come along in your favourite fancy dress and enjoy a lively session of stories, songs, and plenty of imagination. It’s the perfect way to round off a summer of reading, creativity, and adventure with friends and family.

Children aged 4-8; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking Essential.

t: 028 9336 2261
e: carrickfergus.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Children who have not yet received their Big Summer Read participation certificate can come along to Armagh City Library for the end of the Big Summer Read celebration.
 

For children aged 4-11 years; children aged 11 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Everyone welcome.
t: 028 3752 4072
e: armagh.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Derry Central Library staff shall champion a Lego Story Tree event and help children build their own stories using Lego.

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

Booking essential.
t: 028 7122 9990
e: derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk

For the final week of our Big Summer Read, join us in Keady Library for boardgames for all to enjoy.
 

For all the family
Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Booking is essential
t: 028 3753 1365
e: keady.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us at Newtownstewart Library on Tuesday 1 September at 3:30pm for our certificate presentation to celebrate with those who have completed the Big Summer Read throughout July and August.  
No booking necessary.  Contact the library for further details.
t: 028 8166 2060
e: newtownstewart.library@librariesni.org.uk