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Libraries NI’s Winter Opening Hours across the network of libraries will take effect from Monday 1 September 2025. The main change is that late night openings beyond 6:00pm from Monday to Friday will now be availab

le again.

⏰ Winter Opening Hours for Belfast from Monday 1 September ⏰

ARDOYNE LIBRARY
Monday: 10:00am – 1:30pm / 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am – 1:30pm / 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am – 1:30pm / 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am – 1:30pm / 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday: 9:30am – 2:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday: CLOSED

BALLYHACKAMORE LIBRARY
Monday: 9:15am – 8:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Friday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:15am – 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

BELFAST CENTRAL LIBRARY
Monday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday: CLOSED

CHICHESTER LIBRARY
Monday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 12:30pm – 8:00pm
Friday: 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:30pm – 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

COLIN GLEN LIBRARY
Monday: 1:00pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

CREGAGH LIBRARY
Monday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

FALLS ROAD LIBRARY
Monday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday: 11:30am – 8:00pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Friday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

FINAGHY LIBRARY
Monday: 9:15am – 8:00pm
Tuesday: 9:15am – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 9:15am – 8:00pm
Thursday: 9:15am – 5:30pm
Friday: 9:15am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:15am – 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

GROVE LIBRARY
Monday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday: 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 12:30pm – 8:00pm
Friday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

HOLYWOOD ARCHES LIBRARY
Monday: 9:15am – 5:30pm
Tuesday: 12:30pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday: 9:15am – 1:30pm
Thursday: 9:15am – 5:30pm
Friday: 9:15am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:15am – 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

LISBURN ROAD LIBRARY
Monday: 9:15am – 5:30pm
Tuesday: 9:15am – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm – 8:00pm
Thursday: 9:15am – 1:15pm
Friday: 9:15am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:15am – 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

ORMEAU ROAD LIBRARY
Monday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am – 8:00pm
Friday: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Sunday: CLOSED

SHANKILL ROAD LIBRARY
Monday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm – 5:30pm
Thursday: 12 noon – 8:00pm
Friday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

SUFFOLK LIBRARY
Monday: 1:15pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday: 9:15am – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 9:15am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 9:15am – 5:30pm
Friday: 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

TULLYCARNET LIBRARY
Monday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

WHITEROCK LIBRARY
Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

WOODSTOCK LIBRARY
Monday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday: 12:30pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Friday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Reading, your way 🤗As part of HiVis Fortnight, we’re highlighting the different ways people read every day.Reading doesn...
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Reading, your way 🤗
As part of HiVis Fortnight, we’re highlighting the different ways people read every day.
Reading doesn’t look the same for everyone.
Some people listen to audiobooks on the go.
Some prefer large print.
Others use tools on library computers to make reading easier.
There’s no one way to read — just what works for you.
Libraries offer a range of free options to help you read in a way that suits your everyday life.

Call into your local library or visit our website to get started 👉 https://orlo.uk/lAnAp

Belfast Central Library's most recent exhibition showcases the history of Irish medium schools - Call in during library ...
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Belfast Central Library's most recent exhibition showcases the history of Irish medium schools - Call in during library opening hours to see it 🖼️

There are still a few places left for Woodstock Library's Internet Safety for Parents workshop tomorrow! 🔐 Booking essen...
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There are still a few places left for Woodstock Library's Internet Safety for Parents workshop tomorrow! 🔐

Booking essential - ☎️ 028 9050 9239

Chichester Library celebrated National Poetry Day with an open poetry reading with the theme of home! 😀 Local poet and w...
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Chichester Library celebrated National Poetry Day with an open poetry reading with the theme of home! 😀

Local poet and writer, Ruth Carr, lead the reading with a range of voices and works - Thanks to everyone who joined us! 🤗

Learn how to access free eBooks and eMagazines on your mobile device in Belfast Central Library! 📲Booking essential - ☎️...
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Learn how to access free eBooks and eMagazines on your mobile device in Belfast Central Library! 📲

Booking essential - ☎️ 028 9050 9150

Your local library is the perfect place to build a study routine you’ll actually stick to. 😃 Study space, Wi-Fi, printi...
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Your local library is the perfect place to build a study routine you’ll actually stick to. 😃

Study space, Wi-Fi, printing and scanning facilities – Your local library has it 👉 https://orlo.uk/oRYPm

Mind Matters – Brain Health and Ageing Well Free Event - 10 June 2026Ageing well doesn’t start later, it starts now!Join...
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Mind Matters – Brain Health and Ageing Well Free Event - 10 June 2026

Ageing well doesn’t start later, it starts now!

Join trusted speakers Dr Sinéad Eccles from The Open University in Northern Ireland and Siobhan Casey, The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, for a free Mind Matters event in Shankill Road Library as part of Belfast Learning Festival.

Discover practical tips, expert advice and simple ways to support wellbeing and brain health at every stage of life in a welcoming session for adults of all ages.

📅 Wednesday 10 June
⏰2:00pm – 4:00pm
Booking essential: https://libni.short.gy/fbMindMattersShankillRdLib100626

Belfast Learning City The Open University Belfast City Council

📚🛍️ The Book Sale is finally here!There’s still time to grab yourself a bargain at the Crescent Arts Centre today.Fill a...
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📚🛍️ The Book Sale is finally here!

There’s still time to grab yourself a bargain at the Crescent Arts Centre today.

Fill a Libraries NI tote bag with books for just:

📖 £8.00 for members
📖 £10.00 for non-members

With plenty of titles to browse, you never know what treasures you might uncover. Our first happy customer was delighted with his haul and already has plenty of reading lined up!

⏰ Call in before 7.00pm and see what catches your eye.

Happy browsing and happy reading!

There are just two more Job Club sessions at Belfast Central Library before the summer break, offering free advice and p...
29/05/2026

There are just two more Job Club sessions at Belfast Central Library before the summer break, offering free advice and practical support to help you take your next step.

Whether you need help with:
✔ Job searches
✔ CV writing
✔ Application forms
✔ Interview techniques

📅 Friday 12 June
📅 Friday 26 June
📍 Belfast Central Library

From 10:00am until 12 noon.

Drop in and make the most of this free service before the summer break.

Address

Belfast

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+443454504580

Website

https://www.librariesni.org.uk/

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