Portglenone Library
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Events
Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lego Club |
Every Saturday 11:00 am to 12 noon. For children age 4 years and up. All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer. Come along to have some Lego building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build. |
02/05/2026 11:00am | 26/06/2027 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 |
We hold tea and newspapers as follows:
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. |
05/05/2026 2:00pm | 03/07/2027 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. |
| Children’s Board Games |
Every Tuesday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. |
05/05/2026 2:00pm | 29/06/2027 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:00am. Booking is essential as places are limited. You must ring after 4:00pm on a Tuesday to book your place. 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! |
06/05/2026 10:30am | 30/06/2027 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. |
| Knit and Natter |
Every Wednesday from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. They are free of charge to attend and participants have the opportunity to share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Members can bring along a project they are already working on or can start something new. |
06/05/2026 11:30am | 30/06/2027 12:30pm | 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. |
| Mindful Colouring/Cryptic Corner |
Weekly on a Thursday from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring and puzzles. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs and solving puzzles. |
07/05/2026 11:00am | 30/06/2027 1:00pm | 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. |
| Blood Pressure Test Here! |
Get your blood pressure checked for free right here at the library. It is fast, easy, and confidential. No appointment needed! |
22/09/2026 2:00pm | 22/09/2026 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. |
| Macmillan Coffee Morning |
Join us for our Macmillan Coffee Morning! Pop into the library for a cup of tea or coffee, a tasty treat, and a friendly chat while helping to raise money for Macmillan cancer support. Everyone is welcome - come along and support a fantastic cause. |
24/09/2026 11:00am | 24/09/2026 12:30pm | 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. |
| Go Green with Libraries NI : Buzz Into Nature. |
Help us celebrate Go Green with Libraries NI Month! Use our craft resources to decorate your very own flowerpot before planting special seed paper to grow your own colourful wildflowers. These flowers will give bees and other pollinators much needed food reserves before the winter months. |
24/09/2026 3:00pm | 24/09/2026 3:45pm | 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. |
| Go Green with Libraries NI : Buzz and Bloom |
Help us celebrate Go Green with Libraries NI Month! Use our craft resources to decorate your very own flowerpot before planting special seed paper to grow your own colourful wildflowers. These flowers will give bees and other pollinators much needed food reserves before the winter months! |
26/09/2026 12 noon | 26/09/2026 12:45pm | 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. |
| Good Relations Week 2026 : All Together Now! |
Join us for stories celebrating friendship, inclusion and diversity as part of Good Relations Week. |
15/10/2026 3:15pm | 15/10/2026 3:45pm | 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. |
| Book Week NI 2026 : Hunt for the Golden Bookmark! |
Can you find the hidden Golden Bookmark? |
22/10/2026 2:00pm | 22/10/2026 4:30pm | 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. |