Brew and Browse

Pop in to Kells and Connor Library and have a cuppa, a bit of chat and a browse of all the library has to offer.

From 2:00-4:30pm

Shared Plates, Shared Stories: Recipes That Connect Us

Join us AT Greenisland library for a deliciously heartwarming event where food brings us together. At this community recipe swap you can bring a recipe to share, pick up new ones and discover the flavours that connect our diverse community.  10:00am-1:00pm

Wall of Kindness: Share a Thought, Spark a Smile.

Celebrate Good Relations Week at Greenisland Library by helping us build a wall that brings people together – one kind word at a time. Leave a message of kindness, hope, or encouragement on our community wall. Read what others have shared and add your voice to a growing display of connection and care. 2:00pm-5:00pm

Meet Your Neighbour: Connect Over a Cuppa

Greenisland Library invites you to pull up a chair, pour a cuppa, and say hello! Whether you’ve lived here forever or just moved in, this is your chance to meet neighbours, share stories, and build new connections—one cup at a time.  10:00am-1:00pm

Makaton Choir Live Performance 

Join us in Carrickfergus Library for an uplifting morning where music and movement come together in a truly unique performance. The Makaton Choir from Hawthorn’s Day Centre will bring songs to life through signs, symbols, and sound—creating an inclusive, heart-warming experience that celebrates connection, communication, and community. Part of Good Relations Week, this special event invites you to relax, enjoy, and be inspired in the welcoming setting of your local library.

Crafting Connections: Friendship Bracelet Making 

Join us for a relaxed, creative morning at Carrickfergus Library as part of Good Relations Week. Connect with others, share stories, and celebrate friendship while making your own friendship bracelets. No experience needed—all materials provided.

Folding Friendships: Origami Creations for Connection

Set sail on a creative journey this Good Relations Week as we celebrate the theme of CONNECT through the art of origami! Children are invited to join us in Carrickfergus Library for a fun, hands-on workshop where we’ll be folding colourful boats, hearts, and foxes. Once complete, these special origami creations will be shared with library customers when they borrow books, spreading messages of connection and positivity throughout our community.

Folding Friendships: Origami Creations for Connection

Set sail on a creative journey this Good Relations Week as we celebrate the theme of CONNECT through the art of origami! Children are invited to join us in Broughshane Library for a fun, hands-on workshop where we’ll be folding colourful boats, hearts, and foxes. Once complete, these special origami creations will be shared with library customers when they borrow books, spreading messages of connection and positivity throughout our community.

Poetry Connections

Love poetry? Whether you enjoy reading, writing, or simply listening, our poetry group is a welcoming space to share words and ideas. Come along to Ballymena Central Library and connect with others who share a passion for poetry, discover new voices, and be inspired by the beauty of language. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and love of verse!

 

Folding Friendships: Origami Creations for Connection

Set sail on a creative journey this Good Relations Week in Ballymena Central Library as we celebrate the theme of CONNECT through the art of origami! Children are invited to join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where we’ll be folding colourful boats, hearts, and foxes. Once complete, these special origami creations will be shared with library customers when they borrow books, spreading messages of connection and positivity throughout our community.