Colin Glen Library
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| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storytime |
Every Monday from 6:00pm - 6:30pm.
t: 028 9043 1266 |
08/09/2025 6:00pm | 22/06/2026 6:30pm | 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 Monday of every month 6:30-7:30pm. t: 028 9043 1266 |
06/10/2025 6:30pm | 01/06/2026 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Tuesday from 10:30am - 11:00am. Booking 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! |
28/04/2026 10:30am | 29/06/2027 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. |
| Knit and Natter |
Every Tuesday from 12:00noon - 2:00pm. 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. |
28/04/2026 12 noon | 29/06/2027 2:00pm | 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 Thursday from 10:00am - 1:00pm. |
30/04/2026 10:00am | 24/06/2027 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. |
| Mindful Colouring |
Every Thursday from 10:00am until 1:00pm. Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs. |
30/04/2026 10:00am | 24/06/2027 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. |
| Sewing and Cross Stitch |
Sewing and Cross stitching every Friday at 10:30am–12:30pm |
01/05/2026 10:30am | 25/06/2027 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. |
| Lego Club |
Every Friday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. t: 028 9043 1266 |
01/05/2026 3:30pm | 25/06/2027 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 11:30am - 12 noon. Booking essential. t: 028 9043 1266 |
02/05/2026 11:30am | 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. |
| Ciorcal Comhrá - Irish Language Conversation Circle for Adults |
Ciorcal Comhrá - Join us at Colin Glen Library for a regular Irish Language Conversation circle for adults, all levels welcomed! Dates for the next two months are: |
02/05/2026 12:30pm | 27/06/2026 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. |
| Junior Reading Group |
Children’s reading group held on the 3rd Monday on the month. From 3.30pm - 4.30pm for 7-9 year olds.
t: 028 9043 1266 |
18/05/2026 3:30pm | 21/06/2027 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. |
| Threads of Friendship: StoryTime and Bracelet Making |
Join us in Colin Glen Library for a heart warming Storytime all about friendship followed by a craft session where you will get to create your very own colourful friendship bracelets to gift or keep! |
05/06/2026 3:30pm | 05/06/2026 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. |
| Paper chain of Kindness |
Join us in Colin Glen Library for a Paper chain of kindness craft for Empathy Day Festival, make a paper chain with everyone writing down kind acts you have given or received to be displayed in the library for the community to see! |
12/06/2026 3:30pm | 12/06/2026 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. |
| Branching out with Books |
Join us at Colin Glen Library for our Big Summer Read Launch, come together to decorate our Library tree with your art and handprints for it to be displayed all summer long and pick up some books to start your Big Summer Read Journey! |
03/07/2026 2:30pm | 03/07/2026 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. |
| The Art of the Pharaohs |
Step into the shoes of the Egyptians at Colin Glen Library where we will be learning how to write your name or a secret message in Hieroglyphics on your very own bookmark! |
10/07/2026 2:30pm | 10/07/2026 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. |
| Undercover Files |
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a detective? Look no further! Join us at Colin Glen Library to create your very own suspect sheet where you learn how to take fingerprints and create your very own suspect to investigate. |
17/07/2026 2:30pm | 17/07/2026 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. |
| Reach for the Stars |
Join us at Colin Glen Library and step into the shoes of an Astronaut and create your very own Rocketship while learning all about space and the planets surrounding us! |
24/07/2026 2:30pm | 24/07/2026 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. |
| Crazy Comics and Marvellous Manga |
Become an illustrator at Colin Glen library and create your very own Comic strip or learn how to draw your very own Manga characters! Booking is Advised. t: 028 9043 1266 e: DairyFarmLibrary@librariesni.org.uk |
31/07/2026 2:30pm | 31/07/2026 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. |
| Crazy Cress Heads |
Join us at Colin Glen Library where you will be drawing funny faces on your plant pot and planting cress seeds within to create crazy hair for your cress head! Booking is Advised. t: 028 9043 1266 e: DairyFarmLibrary@librariesni.org.uk |
07/08/2026 2:30pm | 07/08/2026 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. |
| Wild and Wearable Animal Masks |
Lions, Tigers, and Bears. Oh My! Step into the Jungle and explore the world of animals at Colin Glen Library and create your very own animal masks to become your favourite animal! Booking is Advised. t: 028 9043 1266 e: DairyFarmLibrary@librariesni.org.uk |
14/08/2026 2:30pm | 14/08/2026 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. |
| Become a Printmaker |
Come down to Colin Glen Library and learn all about Printmaking and how it started while learning how to print with paint and leaves that come from the trees around us! |
21/08/2026 2:30pm | 21/08/2026 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. |
| Fantasy Costumes, Fire Breathing Dragons and Fairy Doors |
Join us in Colin Glen Library for our Big Summer Read Finale! Dress up and create your very own fire breathing dragon or fairy door while discussing all the books we read over the summer and collecting our Big Summer Read Certificates and Bookmarks! |
28/08/2026 2:30pm | 28/08/2026 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. |
