Newtownbreda Library
Customer notices
CUSTOMER NOTICE - Bank Holiday Closure
All public libraries in Northern Ireland will be closed on Monday 31 August and Mobile Libraries will not be on the road. The Out of Hours Service will be available in applicable libraries. You can check out our eResources via our website or app.
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Customer Notice
Please contact the library to book Rhythm and Rhyme sessions, the Monday before the session takes place.
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Events
Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knit and Natter |
*This event is fully booked. Please contact the library to be added to the waiting list.
Every Wednesday from 11:30am – 1:00pm
Knit and Natter groups are for those 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.
Booking not necessary. |
29/04/2026 11:30am | 30/06/2027 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. |
| Lego Club |
Join us for Lego fun every Friday. |
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. |
| Storytime |
Every Saturday from 11:00am - 11:30am. Book on the Monday prior to the session. 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. |
02/05/2026 11:00am | 26/06/2027 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Please note there will only be two sessions running during the summer on Wednesday 1 July and Wednesday 5 August 2026. Wednesday from 10:30am - 11:00am. Booking on the Monday prior to the session is required. Rhythm and Rhyme is an exciting free programme to introduce children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories in the library. Rhythm and Rhyme is a great opportunity for children to have fun and learn in a relaxed venue while giving parents and carers the chance to socialise. |
01/07/2026 10:30am | 30/06/2027 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. |
| Big Summer Read - Budding Authors and Illustrators |
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you are the author and illustrator. |
22/08/2026 1:00pm | 22/08/2026 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. |
| Save the Bees Craft |
Join us at Newtownbreda Library to celebrate Go Green Month with Libraries NI! Decorate your very own flowerpot before planting special seed paper to grow vital and wonderful wildflowers. These flowers will give bees and other pollinators food reserves before the winter months. |
19/09/2026 11:00am | 19/09/2026 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. |
| Macmillan Coffee Morning |
Join us for a welcoming morning of tea, coffee, friendship and chat while supporting a great cause. Enjoy good company and help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. |
25/09/2026 10:00am | 25/09/2026 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. |
| Good Relations Week: Newtownbreda Then and Now Quiz |
To celebrate Good Relations Week, and this year's theme of inclusion, join us for a quiz everyone can take part in. How well do you know Newtownbreda and the surrounding area? |
13/10/2026 6:30pm | 13/10/2026 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. |
| Book Week NI - Meet the Author: Colin Bateman |
Bangor native Colin Bateman is the author of many critically acclaimed novels, including several that he has adapted for the screen. His first novel, Divorcing Jack, was published in 1995 and won the Betty Trask Prize. Booking is essential |
20/10/2026 6:30pm | 20/10/2026 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. |
| Love Your Library Day Craft Session |
Celebrate Love Your Library Day with a hands on craft session in Newtownbreda Library. Create friendship bracelets for those close to you and design your own special Love Your Library keychain to take home. |
21/10/2026 3:30pm | 21/10/2026 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. |