Bessbrook Library

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Events

Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Knit and Natter  
Every Friday from 11:00am - 12:30pm.

Booking by telephone.

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.
 01/05/2026 11:00am 25/06/2027 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.
Tea and Newspapers  
Every Saturday from 11:00am - 3:00pm.

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.
 02/05/2026 11:00am 26/06/2027 3:00pm 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  
First Saturday of the month on a Saturday from 11:30am - 1:30pm. 
 
Come along to have Lego building fun.
Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build.
Age 6+ Children must be accompanied by an adult.
 02/05/2026 11:30am 05/06/2027 1:30pm 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  

Every Saturday from 11:30am - 12:00noon

 

Rhythm and Rhyme is an exciting free programme to introduce children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories in the library. Rhythm and Rhyme is a great opportunity for children to have fun and learn in a relaxed venue while giving parents and carers the chance to socialise.

 02/05/2026 11:30am 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.
The Story Squad  
Meeting once a month on a Saturday from 12:00pm - 12:40pm. Date for next meeting is given at each meeting and advertised on the inside and outside of building and on social media.

Booking is essential.

Junior Reading Groups are a fun way for children to be introduced to a wide range of new books, authors and to make new friends along the way. Members are asked to read a chosen book before each meeting, which will be available to borrow for free from the library catalogue.
 02/05/2026 12 noon 26/06/2027 12:40pm 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 - 11:00am

 

Rhythm and Rhyme is an exciting free programme to introduce children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories in the library. Rhythm and Rhyme is a great opportunity for children to have fun and learn in a relaxed venue while giving parents and carers the chance to socialise.

 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.
Quiet Hour  
Quiet hour every Wednesday from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Escape the hustle and bustle in Bessbrook Library.    
 
Expect lower lighting levels and lower noise levels. 
All welcome.
 06/05/2026 4:00pm 30/06/2027 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.
Storytime and Craft  

Help us launch the Big Summer Read by coming along to our fun filled Storytime and craft. We will have fun filled stories followed by a craft session where we will be making our own musical instruments.

For children aged 4-12 years, booking not required.

 30/06/2026 5:00pm 30/06/2026 6:00pm 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.
Big Summer Read - Lego Club  

Join us for a wild Lego club where we will be building our own animals either from real life or you imagination. 
For children aged 4-12 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.

 08/07/2026 3:30pm 08/07/2026 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.
Big Summer Read - Storytime and Craft  

Come along to Storytime and craft where we will have a fun filled Storytime followed by a fantastic craft where we will be making our own aquariums.
For children aged 4-12 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.
 

 04/08/2026 5:00pm 04/08/2026 6:00pm 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.
Big Summer Read - Storytime and Craft  

Come along to our Storytime and craft tailored to suit younger children. We will have a fun filled Storytime followed by a fantastic craft where we will be making our animal masks.

For children aged 0-8 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.
 

 05/08/2026 2:30pm 05/08/2026 3:00pm 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.
Big Summer Read - Storytime and Craft  

Join us for an amazing Storytime and craft where we will be listening to a magical story followed by a craft session where we will be making our own magical Pegasus.
For children aged 4-12 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.
 

 11/08/2026 5:00pm 11/08/2026 6:00pm 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.
Big Summer Read - Storytime and Craft  

Come along to our Storytime and craft tailored for younger children. We will be listening to a magical story followed by a craft session where we will be making our own magical Pegasus.

For children aged 0-8 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

 12/08/2026 2:30pm 12/08/2026 3:00pm 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.
Big Summer Read - Lego Club  

Come along to our special fantasy and adventure Lego club where we will be making our own board games from Lego. 
For children aged 4-12 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.

 14/08/2026 3:30pm 14/08/2026 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.
Big Summer Read - Robot Rumble  

Robots are invading Bessbrook Library! Join team Penny in the library where you will learn how to build your own robots and get to watch robot combat.

For children aged 4-12 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.
 

 18/08/2026 5:00pm 18/08/2026 6:00pm 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.
Big Summer Read - Storytime and Craft  

Join us for a fun fill Storytime and craft that is tailored to suit younger children. We will have a robot themed story followed by a craft session where we will make our own robots. 

For children aged 0-8 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

 19/08/2026 2:30pm 19/08/2026 3:00pm 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.
Big Summer Read - Lego Club  

Join us for a fun fill Storytime and craft that is tailored to suit younger children. We will have a robot themed story followed by a craft session where we will make our own robots. 
For children aged 4-12 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.
 

 21/08/2026 3:30pm 21/08/2026 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.
Big Summer Read - Storytime and Craft  

Come along to Storytime and craft where will be listening to laugh out loud story and then making our own silly finger puppets. 

For children aged 4-12 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.
 

 25/08/2026 5:00pm 25/08/2026 6:00pm 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.
Big Summer Read - Storytime and Craft  

Come along to Storytime and craft which is tailored to suit younger children. We will be listening to laugh out loud story and then making our own silly finger puppets. 

For children aged 0-8 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.
 

 26/08/2026 2:30pm 26/08/2026 3:00pm 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.
Roald Dahl's Birthday Bash  

Join us in Bessbrook Library to celebrate Roald Dahl’s 110th Birthday. We will have fantastic stories followed by spectacular crafts. All children aged 4-12 years welcome: children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required. 
 

t: 028 3083 0424
e: bessbrook.library@librariesni.org.uk 

 15/09/2026 6:30pm 15/09/2026 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.