Join us once a month to discuss your favourite crime books with fellow enthusiasts. From True Crime to Murder Mysteries we’ll look for the clues over a cup of coffee. Over 18’s’

From 6:30pm-7:30pm on the third Thursday of each month.

Join us in the library for a cuppa and a browse of an assortment of local newspapers. Grab a comfy space or stay in the group for some chit chat.
 

Group meets every Friday from 10:00am - 12noon.

Join us Glengormley library for a ragtag of adventures in our weekly Dungeons and Dragons group. For age 18 and over. This group event takes place every Saturday.

From 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

t: 028 9083 3797

Chess Drop-in
Every Tuesday morning from 10:00am – 12 noon.
Come along for a cuppa and find an opponent for a relaxing game of chess. All ages welcome. No booking needed. Refreshments provided.

Join us for our new group, “Busy Hands and Bright Minds.” Each session blends sensory stories, hands-on sensory play, and neurodivergent friendly activity to spark imagination, build confidence, and support different ways of learning and experiencing the world. Whether your child loves calming textures, vibrant stories, or play, there’s something for every curious mind. 

Perfect for those aged 6-11 years, and all activities are delivered in a relaxed, supportive environment. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
 

Dates:
Thursday 14 May
Thursday 11 June
 

Booking Essential.
t: 028 9083 3797
e: glengormley.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Come along to our Sensory Stay and Play club which is our new Quiet Hour Storytime in Glengormley Library.  Enjoy a Sensory Story with library staff and stay for a bit of play.  Socialise with other parents, carers and guardians after and enjoy.

Meets the Third Tuesday of every month

Booking Essential.

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

Come along and enjoy a quiet hour Lego with sensory play in mind.  Stay for a bit of play and enjoy the sensory equipment available. Socialise with other parents, carers and guardians after and enjoy.

Meets the Last Saturday of every month.
 

Booking Essential.
t: 028 9083 3797
e: glengormley.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) Are you puzzled about AI?  Come along to learn about types of AI, how we can use it in everyday life, and the benefits and challenges it brings.
Booking essential.
t: 028 9083 3797
e: glengormley.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

We kick off the Big Summer Read by taking a look at funny books. Make your own puppet and put on a show as we start the party with a great big giggle.

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 

We're embracing the ‘Reading Tree’ as we take the Big Summer Read outside to celebrate fantasy stories. Design and colour a magical fairy door and give it pride of place in Glengormley Library's enchanted village.

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  

Delving into our non fiction section we'll emulate the achievements of our favourite science heroes and explore the mysteries of the universe with some crazy mini science experiments.

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 

We'll be going green as we think about plants and nature. Decorate your own plant pot, plant your own flower and watch it grow. Too long to wait? No Problem. Why not display your own papercraft, pipe cleaner blooms instead?

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  

We'll be taking a look at empathy and books that help us think about other people. Come along and craft a wonderful bracelet for someone special to you.

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 

Follow the clues and crack the case as we celebrate mystery novels and try to answer the age old question, ‘Whodunnit?’

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 

Animals are the stars of so many of our favourite stories and stuff is everywhere. Join us as we combine the two and recycle everyday items into amazing animal art.

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 

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 

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 

Creative writing group focusing on script-writing for stage and screen. Come along as we take a look at structure, bounce ideas, and bring the page alive with table reads and feedback from like-minded creators in these fun group writing sessions.

Third Friday of the month from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
t: 028 9083 3797