Children’s club – Board games and activities.

For children aged 6 and over, children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

First Friday of the month commencing from 3:00pm- 4:00pm.

A relaxed weekly space for adults to create junk journals using collage, ephemera, and mixed media.
Bring your own journal and any scraps, stickers, and stationery you love working with. 
All experience levels welcome Cut, paste, chat, and create at your own pace.

Booking not required.
 

Saturday Afternoons 2:00pm – 3:00pm

 

t: 028 93353 249
e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk
 
 

Adult Club – Mind games and puzzles.

First Tuesday of the month from 10.30am-12 noon.

Quiet Time every Tuesday from 5:00pm until 6:00pm. Lights will be dimmed and we will do our best to keep noise to a minimum to provide a peaceful atmosphere.

Materials such as mindful colouring will be available on demand from staff.  

Suitable for all.   
 

Join us for Time for Tea at the library as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. This special initiative invites people to spend some time in their local library over a cup of tea while connecting with others in the community. Take a moment to pause, have a chat, and enjoy a warm, welcoming space. Whether you come along with a friend or meet someone new, Time for Tea is all about conversation, community, and supporting positive mental wellbeing. Drop in, share a cuppa, and discover how libraries help bring people together and support good mental health and community wellbeing.

Adult Event.

No booking required.

Friday 15 May 2026

All day during branch hours. 

t: 028 9335 3249

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Take a break and get creative during Mental Health Awareness Week. Join local artist Maurice Shannon for a relaxed drawing and painting workshop at the library. This friendly session is all about enjoying art, unwinding, and giving your mind a creative boost. No experience needed-just come along and have a go! 
All materials provided. 
 

Adult Event. 

Booking Required. 

Friday 15 May 2026

2:00pm-4:00pm

t: 028 9335 3249 

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk 
 

Take a break from screens and enjoy some quality time together at the library! Join us for The Big Family Switch Off, a relaxed and fun session for families as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. We will have a variety of activities for all ages, including board games, Lego building, and jigsaw puzzles-perfect for spending time together, getting creative, and unwinding. If the weather is kind, we’ll also head outside for a game of hopscotch. Drop in, switch off from devices, and reconnect through simple, playful activities the whole family can enjoy. Everyone is welcome! 

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

Booking not required. 

Saturday 16 May 2026

All day during branch opening hours. 

t: 028 9335 3249

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Adult Reading Group – Last Saturday of the month commencing Saturday 27 September 2025. For aged 18+. From 11:00am-12noon.

t: 028 9335 3249 

Junior Reading Group – Last Saturday of the month. For P5-P7 age range. From 2:00pm - 3:00pm. 
t: 028 9335 3249 

Start a Chain Reaction with us in Whitehead Library for Empathy Day! Kids will be able to come in and write compliments on colourful paper strips and link them together to create a giant chain of kindness and empathy. Watch how one thoughtful word can spark another, spreading positivity throughout the library and beyond. The event will run during the whole of the Empathy Festival period and then accumulate in the chain being put together and displayed on Empathy Day.

Thursday 4 June until Thursday 11 June 2026.

During branch opening hours. 

Booking not required.

Children aged 4-11. 

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

t: 028 9335 3249

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk 

As part of Loneliness Awareness Week, join us for a calming and creative drawing and painting workshop at the library. Led by local artist Maurice Shannon, this session offers adults a welcoming space to connect with others, express feelings, and explore creativity. Through simple art activities, you can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of drawing and painting while fostering some new social connections. No experience is required-everyone is welcome to come, create, and connect. All Materials provided. 

Adult Event.

Booking Essential. 

Wednesday 10 June 2026.

2:00pm-4:00pm 

t: 028 9335 3249

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk 

NIPSO Drop-In Advice Session – Your Rights with Public Services

Have you been treated unfairly or had a poor experience with a public service? The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) Engagement Team is here to help. Drop in to speak confidentially with the team about concerns relating to services such as schools, local councils, or health and social care. NIPSO investigates complaints and works to put things right. This free session offers an opportunity to learn more about your rights and how public services can be improved. 

Adult Event.

Booking not required.

t: 028 9335 3249

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Are you or someone you know feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges - like housing worries, money struggles, managing long-term health conditions, or feeling lonely?

Connect North could help.  Join us for a friendly drop-in session with a Connect North link worker, who will be available to offer information and advice on Population Plus - a free online directory packed with local services and support options tailored to your needs.  No appointment needed - just come along for a chat and discover what support is out there for you, your family or your community.

t: 028 9335 3249

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Step into a world of magic and mystery at the library! Join us for a spellbinding craft adventure where children aged 5-11 can bring the hidden folk to life through imagination and making.
Will you craft a mischievous goblin hiding in the shadows, design a tiny door to a secret fairy world, shape a wise old troll from the deep forest, or create a fluffy soot sprite from a forgotten corner of magic?
Explore the legends of fairies, sprites, goblins, and trolls as you cut, stick, build, and imagine your way through enchanted realms where secret worlds are waiting to be discovered.
No magic required - just creativity, curiosity, and a sense of wonder! 

Children aged 5-11.

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

Saturday 4 July 2026.

2:00pm-3:00pm.

Booking not required. 

t: 028 9335 3249

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk 

The day before the local primary school’s big STEM Fair, excitement fills the school - until something goes missing! Chloe’s prized creation, the Maker-Bot, has vanished from its locked glass case in the library. No broken glass. No alarms. Just a carefully picked lock and an empty display.
Now it’s up to the young detectives to solve the mystery before the STEM Fair begins.

Follow the clues, question suspects, and piece together what really happened around the school.

This is an interactive mystery experience, where everyone gets involved-some participants will become key characters in the story, while others take on the role of detectives working together to crack the case.

Every clue matters, and every decision could bring you closer to solving The STEM Fair Heist.
 

Children aged 5-11.

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

Wednesday 8 July 2026.

2:00pm-3:00pm.

Booking essential. 

t: 028 9335 3249

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us at the library for a feather-filled craft adventure where children aged 5-11 can create their very own loyal chicken sidekick!
Design, build, and decorate a brave little companion ready for any adventure-whether it’s waddling across islands, helping a hero on a daring voyage across the sea, or getting into a few silly scrapes along the way. Inspired by epic ocean journeys and fearless explorers, your chicken sidekick might just be the unexpected hero of the story!
Cut, stick, colour and craft as you bring your feathered friend to life - full of personality, bravery, and maybe a few clucky surprises.
No voyaging required - just imagination, creativity, and a sense of adventure!

Friday 17 July 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 
 

Dive into a world of wacky waves and underwater wonders at the library! Join us for a fun-filled craft session where children aged 5-11 can create their own crazy sea creatures - from funky fish with wild patterns to hilarious deep-sea oddballs you’ve never seen before!
Cut, colour, stick and squish your way through the ocean as you bring your very own funny sea life creations to life. Will your creature have spots, stripes, fins, frills - or something totally unexpected?
Get ready for a splash of creativity, a wave of laughter, and oceans of imagination!
No scuba gear needed - just big ideas and a love of silliness!

Saturday 25 July 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 

Set sail for discovery at the library! Join us for an exciting science adventure where children aged 5-11 become ocean explorers for the day.
Take on hands-on experiments and ocean challenges as we dive beneath the waves! Can you design and build the ultimate boat and put it to the test-will it float or sink? Explore the exciting “battle” of saltwater vs fresh water and discover why the ocean can hold things up in surprising ways. Then go deep into the food chain and find out how the biggest creature in the ocean manages to catch its dinner in the vast, open sea!
Investigate, experiment, and explore as you think like real marine scientists on a quest across the waves and into the deep blue.
No snorkels needed-just curiosity, creativity, and a sense of adventure! 

Wednesday 29 July 2026.

11:00am-12 noon

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  
 

Ahoy, young sailors! Join us at the library for a high-energy Kids Sea Shanty Disco, as part of the Whitehead Summer Festival. Expect lively music and plenty of swashbuckling fun for little ones and their grown-ups. No need for sea legs -just bring your best dance moves and get ready to shiver your timbers! 

Ages 0-4.

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

Wednesday 5 August 2026.

11:00am-11:30am.

Booking not required. 

t: 028 9335 3249

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk  
 

Let your story shine! Join us at the library for a bright and creative workshop where children aged 5-11 can design and make their very own sun catchers inspired by beautiful stained glass windows.
Stained glass has been used for hundreds of years to tell stories through colour and light-now it’s your turn! Create a dazzling window design that shares something about you, your family, or your favourite memories.
Cut, colour, and craft your way to a glowing masterpiece that will light up any window at home. When the sun shines through, your story will come to life!
No experience needed-just bring your imagination and get ready to create, explore, and shine! 

Saturday 8 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 
 

Step into a world of bold, colourful, and creative manga magic at the library! Join us for a fun-filled craft workshop where children aged 5-11 can design and make their very own manga-inspired hanging doll. 
Create an adorable character full of personality - will yours be a brave hero, a magical friend, or a quirky chibi with big imagination energy? Choose your colours, add your details, and bring your kawaii creation to life!
Cut, colour, decorate, and design as you build a unique hanging doll to take home and proudly display.
All materials provided - just bring your imagination and get ready to create!

Children aged 5-11,

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

Saturday 15 August 2026

2:00pm-3:00pm.

Booking not required. 
 

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 
 

Are you or someone you know feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges - like housing worries, money struggles, managing long-term health conditions, or feeling lonely?

Connect North could help.  Join us for a friendly drop-in session with a Connect North link worker, who will be available to offer information and advice on Population Plus - a free online directory packed with local services and support options tailored to your needs.  No appointment needed - just come along for a chat and discover what support is out there for you, your family or your community.

t: 028 9335 3249

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Are you or someone you know feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges - like housing worries, money struggles, managing long-term health conditions, or feeling lonely?

Connect North could help.  Join us for a friendly drop-in session with a Connect North link worker, who will be available to offer information and advice on Population Plus - a free online directory packed with local services and support options tailored to your needs.  No appointment needed - just come along for a chat and discover what support is out there for you, your family or your community.

t: 028 9335 3249

e: whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk