Portaferry Library

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Events

Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Tea and Newspapers  
Every Saturday from 10:30am - 12 noon

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 10:30am 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.
Lego Club  
Lego Club monthly on a Saturday from 11:00am – 12 noon - for more details please contact the Library or check our FB page.

Join us for some Lego building fun!  Each month will focus on a different theme and Lego challenge.
 
Booking essential.
t: 028 4272 8194
 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme  
Fortnightly on Wednesdays from 12 noon - 12:30pm.

Booking is essential.

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 12 noon 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.
Cryptic Corner on Saturdays  
Are you a puzzle lover? Check out Cryptic Corner in the library!
 09/05/2026 10:30am 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.
Puzzle Time  

Drop by anytime and add your piece to our jigsaw puzzle.
Everyone can join, it’s casual, fun, and totally stress-free!

 11/05/2026 10:00am 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.
Knit and Natter  
Wednesday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Booking is essential. 

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.
 13/05/2026 2:00pm 30/06/2027 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.
Junior Colouring Club  

Make your Wednesday colourful and fun! Bring a friend or find one while you’re here.
For children aged 3 and over accompanied by an adult.

Every Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:30pm.
Booking not required.

 13/05/2026 3:00pm 30/06/2027 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.
Writing for Fun Creative Writing Group  

Write, share, and be inspired—creative writing for adults at the library.
Meets the 1st Saturday of the month from 11am - 12noon.


t: 028 42728194

 06/06/2026 11:00am 05/06/2027 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.
Junior Book Club ‘Paperback Mondays’  

Make Mondays magical with books! Join our junior book group for fun discussions, activities, and plenty of page-turning adventures.

 

From September on the Last Monday of the month from 4:00pm – 5:00pm.
t: 028 42728194

 28/09/2026 4:00pm 28/06/2027 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.
Meet the author Simon Maltman: Northern Noir  

Meet local author Simon Maltman and discover the ideas, experiences and imagination behind his writing. Hear about Northern Noir, his inspiration and take part in a Q&A to find out what it’s really like to be an author.

 24/10/2026 11:30am 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.
Positive Ageing Remember When? Share your memories, stories and experiences from days gone by  

Join us at the Library for a fascinating trip down memory lane with Mar Wigton from the War Memorial . Hear stories from the war years and explore a collection of wartime memorabilia. Come along, reminisce, share memories and discover more about the past.

Booking essential
t: 028 4272 8194
e:portaferry.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

 

 

 28/10/2026 10:30am 28/10/2026 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.
Halloween Spooktacular: Story & Craft  

Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky story and a fun Halloween craft to make and take home.  A little bit of spooky fun for everyone! 

Booking essential
t: 028 4272 8194
e: portaferry.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

 31/10/2026 11:30am 31/10/2026 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.
Put Your Thinking Caps On!  

Join us for a fun quiz with picture rounds, mystery objects and plenty of tricky things to guess. A light-hearted challenge, lots of laughs and a great chance to test your general knowledge

t: 028 4272 8194

e: portaferry.library@librariesni.org.uk 
 
 

 14/11/2026 11:30am 14/11/2026 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 On 1-2-1 eClinic  

IT help for beginners: help with your mobile device, general IT assistance, information about library e-services.

 

t: 028 4272 8194

e: portaferry.library@librariesni.org.uk 

 25/11/2026 10:00am 25/11/2026 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.
Christmas Stories & Festive Fun  

Get creative this Christmas with a festive story and a fun Christmas craft. 
Enjoy a little seasonal magic, with plenty of Christmas cheer and something lovely to make and take home

Booking essential
t: 028 4272 8194
e: portaferry.library@librariesni.org.uk

 12/12/2026 11:30am 12/12/2026 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.