Ballymoney Library

Ballymoney Library

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Events

Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Poetry Group  

Poetry Group held on the first Thursday of the month from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

 

t: 028 2766 3589

 01/05/2025 3:00pm 04/06/2026 4:00pm 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.
Knit and Natter  

A group for anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Bring whatever you are working on at the moment or start a new project.

 

Every Tuesday from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.

Contact
t: 028 2766 3589
e: ballymoney.library@librariesni.org.uk

 06/05/2025 6:00pm 23/06/2026 7:30pm 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme (Wednesdays and Fridays)  
Every Wednesday and Friday from 10:30am to 11:00am.
 
Booking is essential.
Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories.
 
Each session offers an entertaining opportunity for children to engage with others, provides a good foundation to develop their reading, listening and language skills and of course to have lots of fun!
Please contact the library for more information.
 07/05/2025 10:30am 26/06/2026 11:00am 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.
Mindful Colouring  
Every Thursday from 11:00am to 12 noon.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
 08/05/2025 11:00am 25/06/2026 12 noon 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.
Tea and Newspapers  
Every Friday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.

Tea and Newspapers groups give adults the opportunity to meet new people, socialise and discuss local and national affairs in the newspapers while enjoying complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits.
 09/05/2025 3:00pm 26/06/2026 4:00pm 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 Monday from 3:30pm to 4:00pm. Suitable for ages 4-8 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 contact the library for more information.
t: 028 2766 3589
e: ballymoney.library@librariesni.org.uk
 
 12/05/2025 3:30pm 22/06/2026 4:00pm 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.
Lego Club  
Every Tuesday from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

Booking is essential.

For children aged 5-10, all children attending this event must be accompanied by an adult.
 13/05/2025 3:30pm 23/06/2026 5:00pm 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.
Adult Reading Group  
Last Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.
 
Adult Reading Groups are a great opportunity for members to join in some lively literary discussions in a relaxed, friendly environment. The groups encourage people to read for pleasure, share their enthusiasm and express opinions about books and their authors.
The group meets on a regular basis and the book the group will be discussing can be borrowed from the library catalogue for free.
 28/05/2025 2:30pm 24/06/2026 3:30pm 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.
Sensory Playtime  

Monthly on the last Thursday of every month from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Suitable for ages 3+ years.

Sensory playtime in Ballymoney Library offers children a dedicated time with various sensory equipment for sensory-based play.

Please contact the library for more information.
t: 028 2766 3589
 

 25/09/2025 3:00pm 25/06/2026 4:00pm 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.
Our Lost Souls and a Handprint on Our Hearts’ by Dessie Smyth - Book Launch Event  

As part of the ‘Little Wings of Hope’ Collection, Ballymoney Library invites you to join local author Dessie Smyth, for the launch of his new book ‘Our Lost Souls and a Handprint on Our Hearts’ – a book about love, loss and grief. 

Everyone welcome from 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Booking essential.
t: 028 2766 3589

 23/04/2026 2:00pm 23/04/2026 3:15pm 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.