Coleraine Library
Holidays Notice and Latest Service Updates
Libraries NI Christmas Holiday period will run from Monday 22 December to Saturday 27 December 2025 inclusive. Libraries NI will reopen to customers on Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December with all libraries closing at 5:00pm on each of these days. Library opening hours vary, so please check our website for full details for your local library.
All libraries will be closed on Thursday 1 January 2026 and normal opening hours will resume on Friday 2 January 2026.
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knit and Natter |
Every Monday from 10:30am to 11:30am. 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. |
02/06/2025 10:30am | 29/06/2026 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Booking is not required. Every Tuesday from 11:30am to 12 noon. 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! |
03/06/2025 11:30am | 30/06/2026 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. |
| Adult Reading Club |
First Friday of every month from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. 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. Please contact the library for more information. t: 028 7034 2561 e: coleraine.library@librariesni.org.uk |
06/06/2025 2:30pm | 05/06/2026 3:30pm | 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. |
| Chatterbooks |
First Monday of every month (please contact the library for specific dates) between 4:00pm to 4:45pm
Booking is advisable.
Chatterbooks is an exciting Junior Reading Group where children aged 7 - 11 years can come along to chat about their favourite books, enjoy fun activities and crafts and meet new friends.
Please contact the library for more information. t: 028 7034 2561 e:coleraine.library@librariesni.org.uk |
01/09/2025 4:00pm | 01/06/2026 4:45pm | 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme (Tuesday and Friday Mornings) |
Weekly every Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11:00am to 11:30am.
Booking is advisable. 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!
Please contact the library for more information. t: 028 7034 2561 |
02/09/2025 11:00am | 26/06/2026 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme (Tuesday Afternoon’s) |
Weekly every Tuesday afternoon between 2:15pm to 2:45pm.
Booking is advisable. 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!
Please contact the library for more information. t: 028 7034 2561 |
02/09/2025 2:15pm | 26/06/2026 2:45pm | 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. |
| Tea and Newspapers (Wednesday and Thursday mornings) |
Weekly every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 10:00am to 12:00pm
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.
Please contact the library for more information. t: 028 7034 2561 |
03/09/2025 10:00am | 25/06/2026 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. |
| Lego Club (on Wednesdays) |
Every Wednesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
For children aged 5+ years. 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.
Please contact the library for more information. t: 028 7034 2561 |
03/09/2025 3:30pm | 24/06/2026 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. |
| Storytime |
Takes place every Thursday. |
04/09/2025 3:30pm | 25/06/2026 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. |
| Board Game Club |
Weekly every Saturday. For children aged 5+ years, come along and play some board games with your friends at Coleraine Library, where our friendly staff are more than happy to help. Please contact the library for more information. |
06/09/2025 10:30am | 27/06/2026 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. |
| Lego Club (on Saturdays) |
Every Saturday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. For children aged 5+ years. All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer. Please contact the library for more information. |
06/09/2025 2:30pm | 27/06/2026 3:30pm | 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. |
| Coleraine Library's Merry Christmas Party |
As part of our Christmas celebrations, Coleraine Library invites you to come along and enjoy our Merry Christmas Party with tea, coffee and a selection of shortbread and mince pies on offer. At Coleraine Library we wish to thank all our customers for their continued support and will be delighted to have you join us for this merry occasion.
Everyone Welcome from 10:00am - 12:00 noon. |
17/12/2025 10:00am | 17/12/2025 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. |
| Elf on the Shelf' - Christmas Scavenger Hunt |
To celebrate Christmas and get into the festive spirit, Coleraine Library invites children aged 4+ years to come along and search to find our naughty elf and his many secret hiding places within the library. Once you find the elf be sure to let our friendly library staff know where he was in case he gets away again.
Are you ready for this festive chase? 2:30pm - 3:30pm |
19/12/2025 2:30pm | 19/12/2025 3:30pm | 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. |
| Northern Health and Social Care Trust 'Foster North Team' - Information Session |
Coleraine Library is delighted to welcome the Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) Foster North into the library to host an information session and provide advice and support to families who are considering becoming adoptive parents, foster carers, birth parents and adults who have been adopted.
Everyone welcome to attend from 10:00am - 12:00 Noon. |
14/01/2026 10:00am | 14/01/2026 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. |
| Squiggles and Giggles - Children's Storybook Yoga Workshop |
Coleraine Library invites children aged 4-9 years to join Kelsey from Squiggles and Giggles on a magical journey of storytelling through yoga, movement and breathwork.
This workshop is an opportunity for children to explore stories and language in a fun, engaging and nourishing way whilst promoting creativity, imagination and coordination skills.
Booking Essential sessions from 2:00pm - 2:40pm and 3:00pm - 3:40pm. t: 028 7034 2561 |
17/01/2026 2:00pm | 17/01/2026 3:40pm | 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. |
| Coleraine Library presents Brew Monday |
Put the kettle on! Coleraine Library is celebrating Brew Monday and invites you to come along and enjoy a nice cuppa with a sweet treat on offer as we connect together and chase those winter blues away.
Everyone Welcome from 11:00am - 12:00 Noon. |
19/01/2026 11:00am | 19/01/2026 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. |
| Brew Monday - Human Library Project Toolkit Workshop |
To support Brew Monday and in partnership with Northern Health and Social Care Trust, as part of the Causeway Loneliness Network, Coleraine Library invites you to our Human Library Project Toolkit Workshop, where attendees will be guided by the Causeway Coast and Glens District Officer and NHSCT Health and Wellbeing Officer to learn how to develop and deliver their own Human Library Projects.
The Human Library is a way for people to reach out and connect with individuals in their community that they might not normally engage with. Human libraries promote tolerance, celebrate differences and encourage understanding of people who come from varied cultural or lifestyle backgrounds.
From 11:00am - 12:00 Noon. |
19/01/2026 11:00am | 19/01/2026 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. |
| Burn's Night - Loch Ness Monster and Friends Themed Storytime and Design Your Own Kilt Craft |
Coleraine Library invites children aged 4 - 8 years to come along and help us get ready to celebrate Burn's Night with our fun themed 'Loch Ness Monster and Friends' Storytime, read by our friendly Library Staff.
Then enjoy our 'Design Your Own Kilt' craft afterwards, using our selection of craft resources available from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. |
22/01/2026 3:30pm | 22/01/2026 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. |
| Causeway Coast and Glens Council - Holocaust Memorial Day Exhibition |
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Good Relations Team invites you to attend their Holocaust Memorial Day Exhibition, hosted this year by Coleraine Library.
Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on the 27th of January each year, coinciding with the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. It is a time to remember the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust, under Nazi persecution and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
Everyone Welcome. Available to View During Opening Hours. |
23/01/2026 9:30am | 31/01/2026 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. |
