Snakes and ladders, Jenga, twister, hungry hippos and more come play some games and make some new friends.

Every Tuesday from 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Every Monday - Thursday from 9:30am - 1:00pm.

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.

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

For adults on Thursdays from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.

The Adult Reading Group for 16's and over gives an opportunity for adults to discuss their latest book.

Takes place every 4 weeks:

 August 20
September 24
October 22
November 19
December 17
and so on.

Fourth Monday of the month from 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Move your body with drama games and yoga for kids. 
Have fun and get creative! 
Suitable for ages 6-11
Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Come to Whiterock Library for our Junior Reading Group on the first Monday of every month. Enjoy biscuits and juice while we discuss our latest reads and our favourite books. No preparation necessary, we’ll all read together from a different genre of book each month. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. 

Booking recommended.

August 10
September 7
October 5
November 2
December 7
 

Join us for our adult sewing club every Wednesday!
Bring along your projects, embroidery, sewing machines, and cross stitch and connect with other sewers and crafters over a cup of tea.

Booking not required
t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us on the third Monday of every month for Kubo Club! 
Learn the basics of coding with an interactive game that helps Kubo get to school, play football and go to the shops.
Suitable for 4-10 year olds, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

August 17
September 21
October 19
November 16
December 21

Booking not required
t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk

Want help with your homework? Come to Whiterock library after school between 2:30pm and 4:30pm Monday to Thursday for our Homework Club. Our librarians can help you with Maths, English, and other subjects, as well as with school projects and test preparation.

Booking not required.

t: 028 9050 9236 
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Get wild at the library! Learn about the great outdoors in all it’s forms. Grow plants, save the bees, and play some fun outdoor games. Every second Wednesday during term time from 9 September onwards. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

9 September
23 September
14 October
11 November
25 November
9 December

Learn the basics of coding with an interactive game that helps Kubo get to school, play football and go to the shops.
Suitable for 4-10 year olds.
Booking essential.
 

t: 028 9050 9236

e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Learn about some of the risks to children online and find out how to protect them by setting controls and building digital resilience. The session will also provide information on support and advice services.

t: 028 9050 9236

e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Create your own unique hand-built Treat Dish, complete with impressed Christmas designs and hand painted colours on a beautiful cream clay body in this step-by-step workshop, ideal for beginners. Suitable for adults. Booking essential.

 t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk  

Are you getting in the Christmas spirit? Come  to Whiterock Library and help us decorate the library for Christmas, light our Christmas lights, and write your letter to Santa! Suitable for ages 6 and up. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
 

t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk  

Join Whiterock Library for an afternoon of Christmas crafts while listening to The Night Before Christmas! Make your own Santa Clause going down the chimney and enjoy some biscuits during Storytime. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Help us to create and decorate Whiterock Library’s kindness tree! Get two paper hearts, write something kind on them, put one on the tree and give another to someone who needs it. Do this as many times as you like until the tree is completely covered in lovely messages. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. 

Booking not required.
 t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk

Do you ever feel like your feelings are monstrously big and it’s hard to keep them all inside? Create your own feelings monster to carry them for you from paper and glue, while we read you some stories about when you’re feeling a lot. When you’re done you can take them home along with a book about feelings to read at home. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.
 t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk

As part of Give It A Go this February why not try making a St Bridget’s Cross? Listen to the story of St Bridget, find out about the traditions and superstitions around this time of year, and try lots of different materials for your cross making including straw and pipe cleaners! Suitable for ages 6 and up. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.
t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Can you build a bridge? Sounds easy right? What if you only had paper, straws, and tape? And what if it had to support a book? Put your engineering and STEM skills to the test by building a bridge with your team and see if it can support a novel. The fastest team who builds a bridge that can support the book will be crowned the STEM kings and/or queens of Whiterock library. Suitable for ages 8 and up. 

Booking advised.
 t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk

Have you ever wondered how costumes are designed and made for theatre and film? Come to Whiterock library and try it out for yourself. Using outlines, material, and examples we will design and make a costume fit for a princess (or prince!). Suitable for ages 8 and up.

Booking advised.
 t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk

Come to Whiterock library this Heritage Week to hear traditional legends and folklore from Ireland. Swim with the Children of Lir on the straits of Moyle, play hurling with Setanta, and taste the salmon of knowledge with Fionn! You’ll also learn about the history of stories in Ireland and even have the chance to tell your own. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.
 t: 028 9050 9236
e: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk

Join us with your little ones every Friday from midday for free tea, toast, and chats. Connect with other parents in an informal environment. Feel free to join us for our 12:30 Rhythm and Rhyme class afterwards. 

Suitable for parents and children from 0-5.
Booking advised.
t: 028 9050 9236