Tullycarnet Library

Tullycarnet Library

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CUSTOMER NOTICE - Bank Holiday Closure

All public libraries in Northern Ireland will be closed on Monday 25 May and Mobile Libraries will not be on the road. The Out of Hours Service will be available in applicable libraries.

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Events

Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Tea and Newspapers  
Every Monday from 10:30am - 12:00 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.
 27/04/2026 10:30am 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme  
Every Monday from 11:00am - 11:30am

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!
 
Booking essential, please call the library in advance to book your place.
t: 028 9048 5079
 
 27/04/2026 11:00am 28/06/2027 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.
Lego Club  

Lego Club, every Saturday morning from 11:00am to 1:00pm.


Come along, enjoy creating your own Lego creation and have a photograph to go on our Lego gallery wall.

 02/05/2026 11:00am 26/06/2027 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 Wednesday from 11:30am - 2:30pm.


Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.


Relax as well with a cuppa.

 06/05/2026 11:30am 23/06/2027 2:30pm 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.
Children's Storytime  

Children's Story Time held on the 1st Thursday of the month from 3.30pm to 4.00pm.


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.

 07/05/2026 3:30pm 10/06/2027 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.
Time for Tea  

If you are free and fancy some tea - the place to be is Tullycarnet Lib-ra-ree.   Relax, chat, turn off your device. Read a book, perhaps try a genre, that you have not tried before.

Booking not required.

 13/05/2026 11:30am 13/05/2026 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.
World Bee Day  

Let's get digging and plant some wildflowers seeds to attract our Pollinators - the bees.  For World Bee Day.
From 2:30pm onwards, booking not required.

 20/05/2026 2:30pm 20/05/2026 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.
Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Fran O'Boyle  

Fran O'Boyle is a storyteller and artist who is based in County Donegal with Glens of Antrim roots, he has been working as a professional storyteller for more years than he cares to remember in schools, festivals, museums and libraries all over Ireland and the U.K.

 

Suggested donation £5

Booking essential.

t: 028 9048 5079

 21/05/2026 7:00pm 21/05/2026 8:30pm 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.
Elmer Day  

What better way to spend a day, making Elmer Masks, puppets to celebrate Elmer Day.

From 11:30am onwards.

 23/05/2026 11:30am 23/05/2026 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.
Go On - 1-2-1 eClinic  

1-2-1 eClinic - IT help for beginners: help with your mobile device, general IT assistance, information about library e-services.
Booking essential.
t: 028 9048 5079
e: tullycarnet.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

 27/05/2026 10:15am 27/05/2026 12:15pm 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.
Dementia Awareness Week  

Drop in for a coffee, tea and chat.  Enjoy a warm welcome for you the carer and your person with Dementia in our Library.  There will be music playing and a chance to look at old books on Belfast and other parts of Northern Ireland.

Booking not required.

 27/05/2026 11:00am 27/05/2026 2:30pm 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.