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On now, until Fri 27 Nov · 9am–4pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Audio-visual exhibition of digitised archives of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels from the British Library collections, at Belfast Central Library.
On now, until Mon 30 Nov · 9am–5.30pm · Derry Central Library · Price: check with the host
A Linen Hall display on the campaign for civil rights in Northern Ireland, shown in Derry Central Library.
Tue 10 Nov, 10am, and more dates · Belfast Central Library · Free
Group for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts at Belfast Central Library.
Tue 10 Nov, 11am, and more dates · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Weekly chess club at Belfast Central Library, open to anyone, with tea, coffee and chess sets provided.
Wed 11 Nov, 11am, and more dates · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Tea, coffee and biscuits while browsing selected items from the book and periodical stock at Belfast Central Library.
Rhymes, songs and stories for parents and children aged 0 to 4 at Belfast Central Library.
Wed 11 Nov, 3.30pm, and more dates · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Weekly afternoon storytime and craft session at Belfast Central Library for children with an adult.
Thu 12 Nov, 10.30am, and more dates · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
An adult colouring group with intricate patterns and designs at Belfast Central Library, open to everyone.
Thu 12 Nov, 2–3pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
A beginners' session on the Irish 1901 and 1911 Census at Belfast Central Library.
Thu 12 Nov, 3.30–4.30pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Board games available for children aged 8+ on Thursday afternoons at Belfast Central Library.
Fri 13 Nov, 10am, and more dates · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Crosswords, sudokus and word searches with complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits on the first floor of Belfast Central Library.
Fri 13 Nov, 2.30pm, and more dates · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
A weekly group at Belfast Central Library where literature is read aloud and discussed, with refreshments provided.
Sat 14 Nov, 2–3.30pm · Belfast Central Library · Free
Free 10-week course teaching meditation at Belfast Central Library.
Sat 14 Nov, 2–3.30pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
A free 10-week Sahaja Yoga meditation course at Belfast Central Library, hosted by Free Yoga Meditation Belfast.
Sat 14 Nov, 2pm, and more dates · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Weekly Lego club at Belfast Central Library, with Duplo available for younger children.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation session at Belfast Central Library introducing a method of meditation.
Mon 16 Nov, 10–11am · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
A basic introduction to Cloud storage at Belfast Central Library.
Wed 18 Nov, 10–11am · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
One-to-one IT help for beginners at Belfast Central Library.
Thu 19 Nov to Sat 2 Jan 2027 · 9am–4.30pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Exhibition of Dickens works and vintage festive memorabilia in the foyer of Belfast Central Library.
Thu 19 Nov, 3.30–4.30pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Children aged 4-10 learn coding basics with an interactive game and Kubo the robot at Belfast Central Library.
Sat 21 Nov, 11am–12pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Film Archive shows Christmas films at Belfast Central Library.
Thu 26 Nov, 1.30–2.30pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Masako Carey tells Japanese folktales, both serious and fun, at Belfast Central Library.
Fri 27 Nov, 10.30–11.30am · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Tour of Belfast Central Library, described as one of Belfast's most iconic buildings.
Tue 1 Dec to Sat 19 Dec · 9.30am–5.30pm · Ballymena Central Library · Price: check with the host
A festive colouring competition at Ballymena Central Library for children aged 4-11.
Tue 1 Dec to Sun 20 Dec · 9.30am–5.30pm · Ballymena Central Library · Price: check with the host
Children aged 4-11 can write a Christmas letter and post it in Ballymena Central Library's Christmas post box.
Sat 5 Dec, 11–11.30am · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Festive singing session for children aged 0-4 at Belfast Central Library.
Mon 7 Dec, 6–7pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
A Christmas concert by the Lisburn and South Belfast Rock Choir at Belfast Central Library.
Thu 10 Dec, 10–11am · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
A Christmas quiz with a hot drink at Belfast Central Library, with booking not essential.
Thu 10 Dec, 2–3pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
An interactive adult storytelling session celebrating Christmas, with Theatre Without Walls at Belfast Central Library.
Sat 12 Dec, 11am–12pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Festive storytelling and singalongs with Mrs Claus at Belfast Central Library, with a photo, by Play Make-Believe.
Sun 13 Dec, 6.30–7.30pm · Ballymena Central Library · Price: check with the host
Christmas quiz night for adults at Ballymena Central Library; booking advised.
Mon 14 Dec, 3.30–4.30pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
A teen craft session making origami stars at Belfast Central Library, for ages 12 and older.
Thu 17 Dec, 3.30–4pm · Belfast Central Library · Price: check with the host
Wintertime stories and a snowman craft for children aged 4-8 at Belfast Central Library.
Fri 18 Dec, 11–11.30am · Ballymena Central Library · Price: check with the host
A dressing up, rhymes and festive fun session for children aged 0-4 at Ballymena Central Library.
Mon 8 Feb 2027, 6.30–8pm · Ballymena Central Library · Price: check with the host
Jennifer McLernon talks on Ballymena street names at Ballymena Central Library, part of the History Matters talk series.
