Bangor Carnegie Library
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CUSTOMER NOTICE - Bank Holiday Closure
All public libraries in Northern Ireland will be closed on Monday 31 August and Mobile Libraries will not be on the road. The Out of Hours Service will be available in applicable libraries. You can check out our eResources via our website or app.
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea and Newspapers |
Every Friday from 9:30am - 10:30am 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. |
01/05/2026 9:30am | 25/06/2027 10:30am | 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. |
| Teenage Reading Group |
First Friday of the month from 3:45pm - 4:30pm Booking essential. Teenage Reading Groups are a great way for young people aged 12+ to explore 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. |
01/05/2026 3:45pm | 04/06/2027 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Saturday 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. Booking essential. |
02/05/2026 10:30am | 26/06/2027 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. |
| Lego Club |
Every Saturday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Booking essential. For Lego enthusiasts aged 6 to 11. Come along to have Lego building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build. |
02/05/2026 2:00pm | 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Tuesday from 9:30am - 10:00am. 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. Booking essential. |
05/05/2026 9:30am | 29/06/2027 10:00am | 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Thursday from 9:30am - 10:00am. Booking essential - booking opens on Tuesday. 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! |
07/05/2026 9:30am | 24/06/2027 10:00am | 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 Monday from 10:30am - 12:00noon. A group for anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Bring whatever you are working on at the moment or start a new project. Booking essential. |
11/05/2026 10:30am | 28/06/2027 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. |
| Children's Storytime |
Every Tuesday from 2:30pm - 3:00pm. Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors. |
12/05/2026 2:30pm | 29/06/2027 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. |
| Birds of Bangor Carnegie and Ward Park |
Do you know your blackbirds from your bullfinches? |
01/08/2026 10:00am | 31/08/2026 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. |
| North Down Camera Club |
An exhibition of members' work throughout the year, highlighting fine art photography crafted with both cameras and smartphones. |
18/08/2026 9:00am | 15/09/2026 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. |
| Sharp Stones and Shiny Things |
Let Bangor Carnegie Library take your little ones on a magical journey through time with a 1-hour session delivered by North Down Museum. Inspired by the Museum's storybook, Max’s Magical Visit to the Museum, little learners (under 5) will step back in time with Max and Bear and explore how people lived long, long ago. Through hands-on play and simple storytelling, children will discover how early people used stones before learning how to make shiny tools. This workshop encourages curiosity and early history skills as little ones imagine and explore the world of ‘long ago’. |
18/08/2026 10:30am | 18/08/2026 11:30am | 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 On - 1-2-1 eClinic |
1-2-1 eClinic - IT help for beginners: help with your mobile device, general IT assistance, information about library e-services. |
19/08/2026 10:00am | 19/08/2026 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. |
| Carnegie Reading Group |
First Wednesday of the month from 11:00am - 12:00noon. Booking essential. This group aims to allow everyone’s reading experiences to be shared and enjoyed. Participants don’t have to be library members but if you join, you can borrow the book the group will be discussing for free. |
02/09/2026 11:00am | 02/06/2027 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. |
| Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners |
Second Wednesday of the month from 2:30pm - 4:00pm.
For more information please contact the library. t: 028 9127 0591 |
09/09/2026 2:30pm | 09/06/2027 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. |
| Guided Tour - Bangor Carnegie Library |
To celebrate European Heritage Open Day 2026, discover the story of Bangor Carnegie Library with a guided tour exploring the history and architecture of the building, from its early twentieth-century foundation as a library and technical school, to its development as a library serving the Bangor community today. e: bangorcarnegie.library@librariesni.org.uk |
12/09/2026 11:30am | 12/09/2026 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. |
| Save the Bees Craft |
Join us at Bangor Carnegie Library to celebrate Go Green Month with Libraries NI! Decorate your very own flowerpot before planting special seed paper to grow vital and wonderful wildflowers. These flowers will give bees and other pollinators food reserves before the winter months! Booking Essential. |
12/09/2026 3:00pm | 12/09/2026 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. |
| Go Green: The Paperless Challenge |
Take the Paperless Challenge at Bangor Carnegie Library for Go Green Week! Discover simple ways to reduce unnecessary paper use, explore free digital library resources and take part in our Digital Drop-ins, where staff can help you access eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital newspapers and magazines, and other online library services. Find out how small changes can help us use resources more thoughtfully and sustainably.
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14/09/2026 9:00am | 19/09/2026 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. |
| Poetry Reading Group |
Second Monday of the month from 6:30pm - 7:30pm Booking essential. t: 028 9127 0591 This group aims to allow everyone’s reading experiences to be shared and enjoyed. Participants don’t have to be library members but if you join, you can borrow the book the group will be discussing for free. |
14/09/2026 6:30pm | 14/06/2027 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. |
| Thursday Readers |
Last Thursday of the month from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Booking essential. This group aims to allow everyone’s reading experiences to be shared and enjoyed. Participants don’t have to be library members but if you join, you can borrow the book the group will be discussing for free. |
24/09/2026 7:00pm | 24/06/2027 8:00pm | 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 |
Come along to enjoy coffee, bakes, and community conversations, in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. |
25/09/2026 10:00am | 25/09/2026 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. |
| Crime Reading Group |
Group meets on last Friday of each month. The Adult Reading Group for 16's and over gives an opportunity for adults to discuss their latest book. Contact the library for more information: t: 028 9127 0591 |
25/09/2026 3:00pm | 25/06/2027 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. |
| 'Include': Stories of Home |
To mark Good Relations Week and this year’s theme of ‘Include’, Bangor Carnegie Library will celebrate the diverse voices and experiences that make up our local community. Working with local community groups, the library will share the stories of people who have come from around the world to make Bangor their home. Contributors will reflect on their experiences of coming to Bangor, what they value about life here, what they miss or remember about the places they came from, and what makes somewhere feel like home. Stories will be featured in a special display at Bangor Carnegie Library, with selected contributions also shared through Libraries NI’s North Down and Ards social media channels throughout Good Relations Week. The project aims to create opportunities for different voices to be heard, encourage understanding between communities, and celebrate Bangor as a place shaped by people from many different backgrounds. |
12/10/2026 9:00am | 17/10/2026 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. |
| ‘The enigma of Andrew Carnegie - Robber Baron or Visionary Philanthropist?' |
Find out more about the man who made Bangor Carnegie Library possible. Quintin Oliver, who purchased the Carnegie Oldpark library in north Belfast at auction, and is regenerating it as the Carnegie Centre for Weaving, will explore the complexities of Andrew Carnegie’s life, career and lasting legacy - not least through 2,500 endowed free public libraries. Booking advised. t: 028 9127 0591 |
19/10/2026 3:00pm | 19/10/2026 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. |
| Make your own Monster & Owl corner bookmarks |
Celebrate Book Week NI at Bangor Carnegie Library by making your own Monster or Owl corner bookmark! A fun craft activity for children to create a colourful character to take home and use while enjoying their favourite books.
Booking not essential. |
20/10/2026 3:00pm | 20/10/2026 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. |
| Book Week NI 2026 |
Our lives can feel busy with endless to-do lists and demands, or heavy with loss and the state of the world. Poetry has the power to acknowledge loss and still make room for hope, to hold grief and still allow for joy. Take some time to let yourself breathe and to discover ‘pockets of joy’ in this poetry workshop with multi-award-winning poet, Stephanie Conn. We will look at the work of established writers as a spring-board for our own writing. Stephanie will gently guide us through a range of engaging and inspiring prompts in an encouraging environment. No previous experience required. Booking essential. t: 028 9127 0591 e: bangorcarnegie.library@librariesni.org.uk |
24/10/2026 10:30am | 24/10/2026 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. |
| Book Week NI 2026 |
Come along to hear from decorated local writer Siobhán Murphy, author of The Hedgefall Chronicles, about her journey to being published, her writing process and how fantasy, apocalyptic and speculative fiction literature has shaped her work. Find out first hand by taking part in our Q&A what it is like to be an author, develop resilience, and overcome setbacks along the way. |
24/10/2026 1:30pm | 24/10/2026 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. |
