Daily from 10:30am – 1:00pm
Meet new people, have fun, and play board games, while enjoying complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits.

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Be part of something meaningful this Empathy Day as we build a collection of kind words together. Throughout the week, visitors are invited to write an encouraging message, thoughtful quote, or simple act of kindness and add it to our Empathy Jar. Whether you give or receive, each note is a small reminder of the power of compassion, understanding, and encouragement in our everyday lives.

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Take a moment to slow down and connect with others during Empathy Week. Join us for a relaxed morning of tea, coffee, and conversation, with a warm welcome for anyone looking to meet others or simply enjoy a friendly space.

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Kick off our Big Summer Read Manga Group at Broughshane Library with one of the most visually stunning series in manga history! Demon Slayer follows Tanjiro Kamado, a kind-hearted boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family is attacked. We'll explore the opening of the series together, introduce the world of manga, and talk about what makes this series so special. No experience needed, all are welcome!

Teenagers aged 11-16
 

Join us in Broughshane Library for the first session of our Narnia Summer Reading Group! We're diving into the book that started it all, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe! We’ll be stepping through the wardrobe into a world of talking animals, eternal winter, and the great lion Aslan. Come ready to read, discuss, and take part in a fun lamp-post colouring activity to mark the start of our journey into Narnia.

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

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This week at Broughshane Library we explore something a little different, a manga about life, memory, and what it means to truly connect with others. Frieren is an elf mage who outlives the heroes she adventured with and sets out to understand the humans she never truly knew. A beautiful, quietly moving series.

Teenagers aged 11-16.
 

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Join us in Broughshane Library for week two of our Narnia Summer Reading Group, with Prince Caspian! This week we return to Narnia, but centuries have passed and the Old Narnians need the Pevensies' help. We'll read, discuss, and take part in a castle-and-shield craft activity inspired by the battle for Narnia's throne.

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

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Join us at Broughshane Library for a manga that will keep you on the edge of your seat! The Promised Neverland is a gripping mystery-thriller following a group of gifted orphans who discover a dark secret about their seemingly perfect home. We'll explore the opening chapters and discuss what makes its storytelling so brilliantly tense.

Teenagers aged 11-16.
 

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Join us in Broughshane Library for week three of our Narnia Summer Reading Group! This week we set sail with Edmund, Lucy, and the insufferable Eustace as they voyage to the edge of the world, with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Come ready to read, discuss, and design your own ship flag in our seafaring craft activity.

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

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Have you ever wanted to draw your own characters but weren't sure where to start? Join us at Broughshane Library for the first of our Art Basics sessions! This week we're exploring anatomy and character drawing, learning how to build a figure from simple shapes, create expressive poses, and bring original characters to life on the page. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this session is for you. Materials provided.

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

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Ichigo Kurosaki can see ghosts… and that's just the beginning. This week at Broughshane Library we dive into Bleach, one of the defining manga series of a generation. Following a teenager who becomes a Soul Reaper and takes on the monsters threatening the living world, Bleach is packed with action, humour, and heart.

Teenagers aged 11-16.
 

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Deep underground, a prince is enchanted and a darkness threatens Narnia from below. Join us at Broughshane Library for The Silver Chair, a story of courage, obedience, and the importance of remembering the signs. This week's activity is a colouring sheet of the mysterious Underland and its strange, pale inhabitants.

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

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Believe it! Join us at Broughshane Library as we explore Naruto, the story of a young ninja determined to earn the respect of his village and become the greatest Hokage who ever lived. One of the most beloved manga series of all time, Naruto is a story about friendship, perseverance, and never giving up.

Teenagers aged 11-16.
 

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This week we head south to the desert kingdom of Calormen and follow Shasta and Aravis on a daring escape to Narnia. Join us at Broughshane Library for a discussion of The Horse and His Boy and enjoy a map-drawing activity where you chart the characters' epic journey north across the land.

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

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In a world where almost everyone has a superpower, one boy is born without, and dreams of becoming the greatest hero of all. This week at Broughshane Library we look at My Hero Academia, a hugely popular series full of action, memorable characters, and real heart. Perfect for superhero fans and manga newcomers alike!

Teenagers aged 11-16.
 

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Adventurers wanted for role playing! Come along to the library and try your hand at being a paladin, sorcerer or rogue in this beginner-friendly Dungeons 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 of age must be accompanied by an adult.

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Set sail for adventure! One Piece is one of the best-selling manga series of all time, following Monkey D. Luffy and his crew of pirates as they search for the legendary One Piece treasure. Join us at Broughshane Library this week to explore why this epic, funny, and deeply moving series has captured readers' hearts for decades.

Teenagers aged 11-16.
 

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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.

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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.

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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.
 

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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.

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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.
 

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