Lisburn Road Library

Lisburn Road Library

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Customer Notices

Lisburn Road Library will be temporarily closed for an hour, from 9:15am until 10:15am on 24 November, in order to facilitate the installation of new IT equipment. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Events

 

Events

Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Mindful Colouring  
Every Monday from 10:00am - 12:00noon.

Contact staff for details. Booking not required.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
27/04/2026 10:00am 28/06/2027 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.
Storytime  
Every Monday from 2:30pm - 3:00pm.
For children aged 4 - 8 years; children must be accompanied by an adult. 

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.
 
Booking not required.
27/04/2026 2:30pm 28/06/2027 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme  
Every Tuesday 1st session from 9.45am - 10:15am and 2nd session from 10:45am - 11:15am.

Booking essential.
t: 028 9050 9223
Ring on Monday from 9:15am to book a space.

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 9:45am 29/06/2027 11:15am 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.
Wednesday Lego Club  

Every Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.
For children aged 4 - 10 years; children must be accompanied by an adult. 
Come and have some fun building Lego and Duplo.

 

Booking not required. 
Ask a member of staff for details. t: 028 9050 9223

29/04/2026 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.
Knit and Natter  
Every Thursday from 10:30am - 12:30pm.

Booking not required.

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.
30/04/2026 10:30am 24/06/2027 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.
Tea and Newspapers  
Every Friday from 9:15am - 12:00noon.

Contact staff for details.

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 9:15am 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme  
1st Saturday of each month 9.45am – 10.15am.
 
Booking essential.
t: 028 9050 9223
Ring the library during opening hours to book a place.
 
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!
02/05/2026 9:45am 05/06/2027 10:15am 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 Lego Club  
Saturday Lego Club - 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00am - 11.00am.
For children aged 4 - 10 years; children must be accompanied by an adult. 
 
Come and have some fun building Lego and Duplo. 
Booking not required. 
Ask a member of staff for details. t: 028 9050 9223
 
09/05/2026 10:00am 12/06/2027 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.
Christmas Coffee Morning  

Join us for a cosy seasonal tea and coffee morning with mince pies to get in the mood for Christmas time.
Booking not required, everyone welcome. 

04/12/2026 9:15am 04/12/2026 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.
Lisburn road Library Victorian Christmas  

A festive afternoon of Victorian inspired Christmas crafts, board games and Christmas stories.

Recommended for children aged 4 - 8 years, accompanied by an adult.
Booking advised.
t.02890509223
e.lisburnroad.library@librariesni.org.uk 

11/12/2026 3:30pm 11/12/2026 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.
Step Into Our World  

What makes your world unique? Join us in Lisburn Road Library to explore what makes you unique by crafting your own world that shows your feeling, interests and ideas. 
Ages 6-10. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking required. 
t. 028 9050 9223
e. lisburnroad.library@librariesni.org.uk  

05/02/2027 3:30pm 05/02/2027 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.