Portstewart Library
Latest Service Updates
View full details and other service updates:
Customer Notice
Portstewart Library will be closed from 5:30pm - 6:00pm on Thursday 12 November. Alternative libraries include Ballycastle.
Library Location
Events
Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Monday and Tuesday from 11:00am to 11:30am. Songs, Rhymes and stories for babies and toddlers. 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 ask staff for details. t: 028 7083 2712 |
11/05/2026 11:00am | 29/06/2027 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. |
| Tea and Newspapers |
Every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am
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. Please contact the library for more information. |
13/05/2026 10:30am | 30/06/2027 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. |
| Knit & Natter |
Wednesdays from 11:00am - 12:30pm 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. |
13/05/2026 11:00am | 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. |
| Storytime |
Weekly, every Friday from 2:15pm - 2:45pm. Suitable for ages 3-6 years. Storytime sessions help children 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. Please ask staff for details. t: 028 7083 2712 |
15/05/2026 2:15pm | 25/06/2027 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. |
| Lego Club |
Every Saturday from 11:00 am – 12 noon. For children aged 5 - 10 years; all children must be accompanied by a parent/carer. Come along to have some Lego building fun. Booking is essential t: 028 7083 2712 |
16/05/2026 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. |
| Adult Reading Group |
First Friday of every month between 10:30am to 11:30am.
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. |
04/09/2026 10:30am | 04/06/2027 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. |
| Irish Conversation Circle |
The second and third Fridays of each month from 10:30am - 11:30am Join us to practise and enjoy some Irish Conversation. All welcome |
09/10/2026 10:30am | 18/06/2027 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. |
| Discrimination to Genocide: A Holocaust Memorial Project. |
A powerful and reflective exhibition curated by Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services in partnership with local historical societies to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Moving from individual experiences of prejudice to the institutionalised horrors of the Holocaust, the exhibition explores how unchallenged intolerance can escalate into devastating mass violence. Through poignant displays, historical accounts, and creative writing, it honours the victims of the Holocaust and draws critical parallels to modern genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur, serving as a timeless reminder of the shared human responsibility to stand against hatred. |
04/11/2026 10:00am | 30/11/2026 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. |
| Crafty Christmas |
Join us at Portstewart library for some festive paper crafting. Create your own Christmas cards, envelopes and gift tags to add a personal touch to your gifting this season! |
27/11/2026 11:00am | 27/11/2026 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. |
| Santa Storytime and Christmas Tree craft |
Get ready for the festive season with our Santa Storytime and colourful Christmas Tree craft. Suitable for children aged 4 – 10 years. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. |
04/12/2026 3:30pm | 04/12/2026 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. |
| Cosy Christmas Storytime and Christmas Wreath craft. |
Get ready for the festive season with our Cosy Christmas Storytime and Festive Wreath papercraft. Suitable for children aged 4 – 10 years. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. t: 028 7083 2712 |
11/12/2026 3:30pm | 11/12/2026 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. |
| Step into our world; Me and my Feelings Storytime and Craft. |
To mark the start of Children’s Mental Health Week, join staff at Portstewart Library for a special Storytime and craft all about big feelings. Using our selection of craft materials, our friendly staff will help you create your very own feelings self-portrait to add to our wall. Suitable for children aged 4 – 10 years. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. All Welcome. t: 028 7083 2712 |
01/02/2027 3:30pm | 01/02/2027 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. |