Venue
Wed 4 Nov, 10.30am · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A four-week beginner's watercolour course for adults led by local artist Beverley Healy at Carrickfergus Library.
Tue 10 Nov, 10.30am–12pm · Carrickfergus Library · Free
A knitting, crochet, cross stitch and crafts group for adults at Carrickfergus Library.
Tue 10 Nov, 3.30–4.15pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
Storytime sessions at Carrickfergus Library for children aged 4-8.
Wed 11 Nov, 6.30–8pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
An evening of stories from Northern Ireland storytellers, including Janice Witherspoon, at Carrickfergus Library.
Thu 12 Nov, 10–11.30am · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
Adults meet at Carrickfergus Library to discuss local and national affairs in the newspapers over complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits.
Thu 12 Nov, 11–11.30am · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
Rhymes, songs and stories for parents and children aged 0 to 4 at Carrickfergus Library.
Thu 12 Nov, 11.45am–12.15pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
Duplo play at Carrickfergus Library for children aged 1 to 4 with a parent or guardian.
Fri 13 Nov, 11am, and more dates · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
Rhymes, songs and stories for parents and children aged 0-4 at Carrickfergus Library.
Fri 13 Nov, 3.30pm, and more dates · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A weekly Lego club at Carrickfergus Library with a different theme each week.
Sat 14 Nov, 10.30am, and more dates · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A weekly family morning of board games, Lego and Duplo at Carrickfergus Library.
Mon 16 Nov, 10am–12pm · Carrickfergus Library · Free
Free drop-in hearing aid support at Carrickfergus Library, with repairs and information on hearing loss and tinnitus.
Mon 16 Nov, 10.30am, and more dates · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
Relaxed meditative colouring session at Carrickfergus Library, no booking required.
Wed 18 Nov, 1.30–3.30pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A supportive workshop led by Cruse Bereavement Support at Carrickfergus Library to help people better understand grief.
Wed 18 Nov, 4.30–6pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A zine-making night for ages 12-16 at Carrickfergus Library, with all materials supplied.
Wed 18 Nov · Carrickfergus Library · Time and price: check with the host
Mon 30 Nov, 10am–12pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
Drop-in session with a Connect North Link Worker giving information and advice on local services at Carrickfergus Library.
Tue 1 Dec to Wed 23 Dec · 10am–5pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
Children aged 2-10 can write a letter to Santa and post it in Santa's Post box at Carrickfergus Library.
A festive clue-solving trail around Carrickfergus Library for children aged 2-10, available during normal opening hours.
Tue 1 Dec, 10.30–11.30am · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A book folding art and festive decoration making session for adults at Carrickfergus Library.
Wed 2 Dec, 6.30–7.30pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A session at Carrickfergus Library to make and decorate Christmas cards for children aged 4-11.
Tue 8 Dec, 11am–12pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A talk on Italy's Christmas traditions, foods and folklore for adults at Carrickfergus Library.
Wed 9 Dec, 6.30–8pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
An evening of stories from storyteller Colin Urwin at Carrickfergus Library, for adults, with everyone welcome.
Thu 10 Dec, 10–11.30am · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A morning of carols and Christmas songs by pupils of Carrickfergus Central Integrated Primary School and the Makaton Choir from Hawthorns Day Centre.
Fri 11 Dec, 9.30am–5pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
Christmas Jumper Day at Carrickfergus Library, where everyone is welcome to wear a festive jumper.
Sat 12 Dec, 11am–12pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A festive craft session for children aged 4-10 at Carrickfergus Library.
Wed 16 Dec, 6.30–7.30pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A festive bedtime storytime in Christmas pyjamas for children aged 4-8 at Carrickfergus Library.
Thu 17 Dec, 11–11.30am · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
Festive songs, rhymes, singing and dancing session for babies and toddlers aged 0-4 at Carrickfergus Library.
Thu 17 Dec, 2–3pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A Christmas singalong of carols and festive hits for adults at Carrickfergus Library.
Mon 18 Jan 2027, 10.30am–12pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A relaxed morning of tea and conversation at Carrickfergus Library, for adults and open to everyone.
Wed 20 Jan 2027 · Carrickfergus Library · Time and price: check with the host
Sat 23 Jan 2027, 11am–12pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A Burns Night craft session making a Loch Ness Monster for children aged 4 to 8 at Carrickfergus Library.
Mon 25 Jan 2027, 6.30–7.30pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A Burns Night evening of poetry by Robert Burns and other Scottish poets at Carrickfergus Library, open to adults.
Wed 27 Jan 2027, 2–3pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
An afternoon of poetry and remembrance for Holocaust Memorial Day at Carrickfergus Library.
Wed 3 Feb 2027, 3.30–4.30pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A crafts and activities session at Carrickfergus Library exploring emotions, for children aged 5 to 10.
Sat 6 Feb 2027, 11am–12pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A soothing storytime followed by a craft for children aged 4-8 at Carrickfergus Library.
Wed 10 Feb 2027, 6.30–8pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
An evening of stories from Northern Ireland storytellers, featuring Masako Carey, at Carrickfergus Library.
Sat 13 Feb 2027, 11am–12pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
A family event meeting at Carrickfergus Library before exploring the local park, with booking essential.
Wed 17 Feb 2027 · Carrickfergus Library · Time and price: check with the host
Wed 10 Mar 2027, 6.30–8pm · Carrickfergus Library · Price: check with the host
An evening of stories from storytellers Jimmy McTeggart and Liz Weir at Carrickfergus Library.
