Dungiven Library
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Customer Notice
Dungiven Library will be temporarily closed for an hour, from 10:00am until 11:00am on 27 November, in order to facilitate the installation of new IT equipment. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
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| Gardening Club |
Meet with fellow gardening enthusiasts every month to swap seeds, cuttings, plants and produce. |
28/04/2026 3:00pm | 29/06/2027 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. |
| Tea and Newspapers |
Every Friday from 10:30am to 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. |
01/05/2026 10:30am | 25/06/2027 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. |
| Saturday Storytime |
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.
Every Saturday from 12 noon - 12:30pm t: 028 7774 1475 |
02/05/2026 12 noon | 26/06/2027 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. |
| Adult Reading Group |
First Tuesday of every month. 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 7774 1475 e: dungiven.library@librariesni.org.uk |
05/05/2026 3:00pm | 01/06/2027 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 Monday from 10:30am to 11:00am. 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! |
11/05/2026 10:30am | 28/06/2027 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. |
| Board Game Club |
Come along and play games with friends, for children aged 5 and over accompanied by an adult. Every Monday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm. |
11/05/2026 3:00pm | 28/06/2027 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. |
| Chatterbooks Junior Reading Group |
Chatterbooks Junior Reading Group- for ages 7 - 11- Second Tuesday of each month, 3:30pm - 4:00pm.
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12/05/2026 3:30pm | 08/06/2027 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. |
| Lego Club |
Every Wednesday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Suitable for age 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Come along to have some Lego building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build. |
13/05/2026 3:00pm | 30/06/2027 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. |
| Creative Cuppa |
Are you interested in meeting up with other people in your community to explore your creative writing side? Come along on a Friday afternoon and meet likeminded individuals and get creative for fun, writing poems or short stories over a cuppa. |
21/08/2026 12:30pm | 16/04/2027 1:45pm | 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. |
| Knit and Natter |
Every Tuesday from 11:00am to 12:30pm. 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. |
01/09/2026 11:00am | 29/06/2027 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. |
| SureStart Stay and Sing with Me |
Please note this event will resume in September 2026, after the summer break.
SureStart led song and dance session for babies and toddlers, accompanied by a parent/carer.
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04/09/2026 12:15pm | 25/06/2027 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. |
| Dungiven Regeneration Club Art Exhibition |
Dungiven Library will be displaying art works by local artists from Wednesday 11 November until Wednesday 2 December in collaboration with the Dungiven Regeneration Club. |
11/11/2026 6:00pm | 02/12/2026 3:00pm | Book online |
| Paper Plate Snow Globe craft session (and story time) |
Come and join us in Dungiven Library where we'll be putting on a craft session with a winter wonderland theme! |
21/11/2026 12 noon | 21/11/2026 1:15pm | 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 Musical Performance |
Come along to Dungiven Library on Saturday 5 December where our special guests, Dungiven Community Choir, will be performing some beautiful Christmas songs in the library foyer to get us into the festive spirit. 1:00pm - 1:30pm |
05/12/2026 1:00pm | 05/12/2026 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. |
| Christmas Jumper Day - Storytime and Craft |
At Dungiven Library, we'll be wearing our Christmas Jumpers and inviting the children to come and hear a Christmas-themed story. Paired with that, they'll get a chance to unleash their creative side by designing a miniature Christmas Jumper on card to display in our library. We'll have lots of sparkles, pom-poms, scissors, glue, crayons and markers galore to help your child bring their creation to life! |
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. |
| Friendship Bracelets and Cards |
To mark Children's Mental Health Week, Dungiven Library are inviting children to come along and make a friendship bracelet and gift card which they can give to a friend. The children will also get to hear a story about friendship. |
06/02/2027 12 noon | 06/02/2027 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. |
| The great LEGO balloon car race |
Test Newton's Third Law of Motion as Dungiven Library takes part in NI Science Festival 2027 on Saturday 20 February, from 12:15pm until 1:15pm |
20/02/2027 12:15pm | 20/02/2027 1:15pm | 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. |
Out of Hours Service
The Out of Hours Service allows adults (aged 18 years and over) controlled access to Dungiven Library for an additional 34 hours per week outside of normal opening hours.
Registered members can access a limited but important range of services on a self-service basis, including broadband/Wi-Fi access, printing facilities, study space and book borrowing. To register, just call in or contact the library during normal opening hours and ask staff for details.
You can view the opening hours of the service on this web page.
You can download more information at the links below.
| Out of Hours Induction Pack files |
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