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Proposal to Revise the Libraries NI Byelaws

The Board of Libraries NI is proposing to revise the existing byelaws, made in June 2011. A copy of the proposed new byelaws is attached with the changes to the existing byelaws highlighted in red.

Leading Authors Guest at 'Borderland to Belfast' Event

Belfast Central Library hosted a panel of local literary talent in the form of renowned authors Glenn Patterson, Lucy Caldwell and David Park for a cross-community Dialogues Through Literature event, 'Borderland to Belfast'.

Children's Story & Craft Event in Coleraine Library

Coleraine Library will be holding a special Storytelling session and puppet craft event for children, on Saturday 1st June from 3.00pm - 4.00pm.

Ballycastle Library to celebrate Rathlin Sound Maritime festival

Ballycastle Library has made plans to celebrate the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival with two free events being held for people interested in local history.

An Evening of Storytelling with Declan Forde in Lisburn

Lisburn Taletellers invites you to an evening of storytelling with renowned story teller Declan Forde, on Wednesday 29th May at 8.00pm, in Lisburn City Library.

'Do You Remember the 1960s?' - Digital Film Event in Kilkeel

Kilkeel Library will hold a lunchtime event taking a nostalgic look at the past through the medium of digital film, in its temporary location at The Nautilus Centre.

'Beauty within our Borough' - Invitation to Photographic Exhibition

Limavady Library would like to invite you to the launch of a photographic exhibition 'Beauty within our Borough' by Desmond Loughery on Wednesday 29th May 2013 at 6.30pm.

Larne Library closes until 21st May for refurbishment

Larne Library will be closed to members of the public from Thursday 16th until Monday 20th May for refurbishment.

Your Health is Your Wealth - Event in Saintfield Library

Saintfield Library invites you come along to Your Health is Your Wealth, a health and well-being roadshow, being held on Wednesday 29th May from 11.00am - 2.00pm.

Ballyclare Library holds May Fair 2013 celebrations

Ballyclare Library will be taking part in the town's May Fair Week which takes place from 21st - 26th May 2013, by holding two free events in the library for people to enjoy.

Libraries invite you to celebrate Community Relations Week 2013

Libraries NI has announced a programme of events to be held in libraries across Northern Ireland to mark Community Relations Week 2013.

The Gaelic World - Talk in Newry City Library

Libraries NI would like to invite you to come along to enjoy an informative talk on The Gaelic World in Newry City Library on Thursday 23rd May 2013 at 7.30pm.

Charter Town Talk - in Coleraine Library

Libraries NI is pleased to announce that to celebrate the 400th anniversary of The Charter of Coleraine, a talk A Background to Charters and the role of Charter Towns will be held in Coleraine Library on Thursday 23 May from 1.00pm - 2.00pm.

Challenging Myths - Invitation to Event in Cookstown Library

Libraries NI and Cookstown District Council would like to invite you along to Challenging Myths, a community relations information event being held in Cookstown Library on Thursday 23 May from 11.00am - 1.00pm.

Strabane Library to host Antiques Talk and Valuations Event

Do you see the contents of your attic as clutter or family heirlooms this is your chance to bring along your bits and pieces to an Antiques Talk and Valuations Event, in Strabane Library on Friday 24 May at 11.00am.

NILA Board Meeting on 9th May 2013

The next NILA Board Meeting will take place on Thursday 9th May 2013

Libraries NI signs £25m ICT Managed Services Contract

Fujitsu has announced that it has won the £25m managed services contract for Libraries NI, the single Public Library Service for Northern Ireland.

650 people over 50 helped to get online by business volunteers in one day

650 people across Northern Ireland attended Silver Surfer digital inclusion sessions at their local libraries and Housing Association locations on Friday 26th April.

New Draperstown Library opens its doors

The new Draperstown Library opened its doors to the public on Friday 26 April in its new premises at 50 High Street (the former Plantation Centre).

Jump on Board the 'One Book' at Dungannon Library

All over Northern Ireland people are reading the Health in Mind One Book 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' by Rachel Joyce and Dungannon Library invites you to find out more at the 'One Book' evening on Thursday 16 May from 6.00pm - 8.00pm.

May's City of Culture celebrations continue in libraries

During May, Derry Central and Shantallow Libraries will both host events as part of Libraries NI's Derry~Londonderry's City of Culture 2013 programme.

'Jump On Board the One Book' - event in Newry Library

Newry City Library was the venue for 'Jump On Board the One Book' an event held to mark the Health In Mind One Book project, on Friday 19th April. Guest speakers at this 'One Book' morning included mountaineer Dawson Stelfox MBE who talked about his life and the incredible experience of reaching the top of Mount Everest and Rowan Hand, local producer and broadcaster, who read from the book.

Invitation to 'Newtownards: A Pictorial History'

Libraries NI would like to invite you to call into Newtownards Library to see 'Newtownards: A Pictorial History' produced by Ards Historical Society.

Are you over 50? Could a FREE internet session help you?

People who are over 50 are eligible for FREE support to help them get to grips with technology, including finding out how to get on to the internet. It's all taking place at a library near you as part of Silver Surfers' Day on 26 April 2013.

'Family History Online For Beginners' in Ballynahinch

If you would like to find out more about your Family History, Libraries NI is holding a free workshop, 'Family History Online For Beginners' in Ballynahinch Library on Thursday 9th May from 2.00pm - 3.30pm.

Check it Out - Advice Roadshows coming to reopened Rathfriland Library

Libraries NI invites you to come along to a series of three Check it Out Advice Roadshows in the newly refurbished Rathfriland Library on Tuesday 30th April, Tuesday 14th May and Tuesday 28th May, from 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

New Look Rathfriland Library reopens its doors

Rathfriland Library reopened on Tuesday 16th April, offering a modernised, brighter and more spacious library to people in the area.

Read Aloud - in Banbridge Library

Libraries NI invites you to share the experience of Read Aloud in Banbridge Library, with sessions being held on Tuesday 16 April, 21 May, 4 June and 11 June, all from 6.30pm -7.30pm.

Liz Bolloten Art Exhibition comes to Derry Central Library

Libraries NI invites you to call in and see an exhibition by artist Liz Bolloten, which will be on display in Derry Central Library from 20th - 30th April 2013.

Colin Glen Library to hold a programme of Heritage Talks

Libraries NI would like to invite you to enjoy a fascinating series of lunch-time Heritage Talks in Colin Glen Library, in cooperation with ULTACH, during April and May 2013. These lunch-time events will all be held at the same time of 12.30pm.

New Junior Book Club in Coleraine

Are you age 9 - 11? Do you enjoy reading and chatting about the books you've read? Do you like to explore new titles and also making crafts? Would you like to meet new friends?

John Hewitt's Ulster-Scots Tradition - Exhibition in Ballymena

Libraries NI would like to invite you to come along to an exhibition 'Every Townland Earned its Name in Song: the John Hewitt's Ulster-Scots Tradition' in Ballymena Central Library until Tuesday 30th April.

Northern Ireland Library Authority Board Meeting - 16 April 2013

The Northern Ireland Library Authority Board Meeting takes place on Tuesday 16 April 2013. Download the agenda.

Jump on Board the 'One Book' in Newry City Library

All over Northern Ireland people are reading the Health in Mind One Book, 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' by Rachel Joyce and Newry City Library invites you to find out about the book and the campaign at its 'One Book' morning to be held on Friday 19 April from 11.00am - 1.00pm.

Banbridge Library will host a talk on Family History for Beginners

Libraries NI has announced that Banbridge Library will host a talk on Family History for Beginners, on Tuesday 23rd April at 6.30pm.

Libraries announce City Of Culture events for April

The city's libraries are continuing their celebrations for Derry~Londonderry City of Culture 2013 with a range of free events being held throughout April for people to call in and enjoy.

'The Annesley Inheritance' - Invitation to Talk in Newcastle Library

Libraries NI extends an open invitation to the public to attend a talk 'The Annesley Inheritance: Castlewellan, Mount Panther and Donard Lodge' in Newcastle Library on Wednesday 17th April 2013 at 12.30pm.

Gardening Fans invited to Omagh Library

Omagh Library will host a Gardening Extravaganza event on Saturday 20th April from 1.30pm - 4.00pm.

Protestants and the Irish Language - Talk in Newry City Library

Newry City Library is hosting a talk by Gordon McCoy from ULTACH, 'Protestants and the Irish Language Past And Present', on Thursday 18th April at 7.30pm.

Charter Town Talk - in Bangor Carnegie Library

Bangor Carnegie Library is hosting a talk A Background to Charters and the role of Charter Towns on Wednesday 17th April at 1.00pm.

Kickstart Your Health in Ballyclare

Ballyclare Library is inviting you to Kickstart Your Health by hosting a free workshop on Tuesday 16 April from 7.30 - 9.00pm which aims to get people thinking about how to eat for energy and vitality.

FROM EARTH TO THE UNIVERSE - ASTRONOMY EXHIBITION IN DERRY CENTRAL LIBRARY

Libraries NI, in partnership with Armagh Observatory, is providing wall space for a stunning exhibition of amazing astronomical images called From Earth To The Universe (FETTU) in libraries across Northern Ireland for members of the public to call in and see.

Laughter Yoga and Positive Thinking - in Lisburn

Lisburn City Library is holding a free Laughter Yoga and Positive Thinking workshop on Wednesday 10 April from 10.30am 12.30pm, led by Michelle Major, Northern Ireland's only full qualified specialist in the power of happiness and laughter.

Ballyclare Library hosts 'new look' BBC Experience

Ballyclare Library will be the next destination for the BBC Experience - an interactive roadshow showcasing different aspects of the BBC's work and services. This free event on Tuesday 09 April runs between 1.00pm - 8.00pm and is open to everyone.

Laughter Yoga and Positive Thinking - in Omagh Library

Omagh Library is holding a free Laughter Yoga and Positive Thinking workshop on Tuesday 9 April from 5.45pm - 7.45pm, led by Michelle Major, Northern Ireland's only full qualified specialist in the power of happiness and laughter.

'Folk tales and Fairy-tales: Just Stories?'- in Banbridge

Banbridge Library invites you to a fascinating talk 'Folk tales and Fairy-tales: Just Stories?' on Tuesday 9th April at 6.45pm.

Read Aloud - in Saintfield Library

Libraries NI invites you to share the experience of Read Aloud in Saintfield Library on Tuesday 9 April at 2.15pm.

Family History for Beginners - in Castlewellan Library

Libraries NI has announced that Castlewellan Library is holding two free workshops, 'Family History Online For Beginners', for those interested in local history.

Jump on Board the One Book Launch

The Health In Mind One Book launches on World Book Day, 7th March 2013 at 10.45am in Belfast Central Library and aims to get everyone in Northern Ireland reading the same great book.

Up, Up & Away! Coleraine Library hosts free children's event

Coleraine Library will be holding 'Up, Up & Away!', a story and craft event for children age 5 9 years old on Saturday 6th April 2013 from 2.30pm - 3.30pm.

Workshop for Job Seekers in Fivemiletown

Fivemiletown Library will be hosting a job skills workshop in partnership with the Boost Programme on Thursday 28th March from 10.30am - 1.30pm.

Enjoy an evening of storytelling in Lisburn

Lisburn Taletellers welcomes Frances Quinn to Lisburn City Library for an evening of storytelling on Wednesday 27 March at 8.00pm.

Invitation to 'Find out more about your Family History'

If you would like to find out more about your family history, Libraries NI is holding a free workshop, 'Family History Online for Beginners: The Ancestry Library Edition' in Cregagh Library on Monday 4th March at 2.00pm.

Jump on Board the One Book Campaign

All 96 public libraries across Northern Ireland have signed up to The Health In Mind One Book campaign which aims to get 5,000 people to read the same book, 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' by author Rachel Joyce.

Your Health is Your Wealth Event in Irvinestown Library

Irvinestown Library invites you come along to a health and well-being roadshow, being held on Monday 25 March from 11.00am - 4.00pm.

Workshop for Job Seekers in Dromore

Dromore Library will be hosting a job skills workshop in partnership with the Boost Programme on Friday 22nd March from 10.30am - 1.30pm.

Volunteers needed to help seniors surf the web

IT-savvy business volunteers with a kindly nature are being called up to give their time to help over 50s get online as part of Business in the Community's Silver Surfers' Day 2013.

Libraries continue City of Culture celebrations during March

Libraries across the city will be holding a number of free events to celebrate Derry~Londonderry City of Culture 2013 during the month of March for people to enjoy.

NILA Board Meeting on 14th March 2013

The Northern Ireland Library Authority Board Meeting is on Thursday 14th March 2013 in Lisburn City Library.

The Maledictions of Colmcille - Exhibition in Central Library

Derry Central Library is hosting an exhibition 'The Maledictions of Colmcille' until Friday 15th March.

'Get Set' Roadshow Coming to Shantallow Library

Jobseekers can get an insight into improving their employment prospects, at a special road show in Shantallow Library on Thursday 21st March from 12.00pm until 4.00pm.

'The Irish Language in Northern Ireland' - Talk in Lisburn City Library

Libraries NI would like to invite you to a lunch-time talk on 'The History of the Irish Language in Northern Ireland', being held in Lisburn City Library on Monday 11th March 2013 at 1.00pm.

Libraries NI 2013 Calendar

The 2013 Heritage Calendar, inspired by Derry-Londonderry UK City of Culture 2013, has been created using nostalgic images from the unique Bigger and McDonald archive which is held in Derry Central Library. The pictures in the calendar, which date from the 1920s and 1930s, provide a detailed insight into life in the North West before the Second World War.

FROM EARTH TO THE UNIVERSE - ASTRONOMY EXHIBITION IN WATERSIDE LIBRARY

Libraries NI, in partnership with the Armagh Observatory, is providing wall space for a stunning exhibition of amazing astronomical images called From Earth To The Universe (FETTU) in libraries across Northern Ireland for members of the public to call in and see.

Healthy Bytes Week @ Banbridge Library

Banbridge Library will be holding Healthy Bytes Week from Monday 14th - Friday 18th January and would like to invite you to come along and enjoy a busy and fun programme of free events.

Enjoy Festive Events in Banbridge Library

Banbridge Library invites you to enjoy a range of Christmas events being held on Saturday 15th December. The day's programme of events will start with 'Festive Flowers' from 10.30am - 12.30pm. Get into the Christmas spirit with this demonstration of Christmas floral arrangements. Parents and grandparents can enjoy this event while the children will be kept busy with lots of colouring sheets and activity sheets in the children's area.

A Golden Opportunity to win with the MAC this Christmas

Arts venue offers local children a chance to win family tickets for highly anticipated Christmas show by simply opening a book.

Invitation to an Evening of Ghost Stories

Libraries NI invites you to an Evening of Ghost Stories with Bangor Carnegie Storytellers on Thursday 25th October 2012, from 8.00pm - 9.30pm.

Have your say on mobile libraries

People across Northern Ireland are invited to fill out a questionnaire of their views on the proposals in Libraries NI's new Mobile Library Service Strategy.

Your Health Is Your Wealth Event in Strathfoyle Library

Would you like free health checks and information on improving your health from a range of organisations? If so, Strathfoyle Library invites you come along to a Health is Your Wealth event a health information evening event, being held on Monday 1st October, from 5.00pm - 8.00pm.

Libraries to help charity raise £10.7m by drinking coffee

Libraries NI is hoping to help a cancer charity raise a massive £10.7m by drinking coffee. 56 libraries across Northern Ireland are inviting customers and the general public to come along to coffee mornings being held on Friday 28th September to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Enjoy Age NI's Itea & Biscuits week in local libraries

Libraries NI is inviting people in later life, who are interested in learning about the internet and other technology, to take part in this year's Age NI's Itea and Biscuits week will be held from 17th - 23rd September in Northern Ireland libraries.

LIBRARIES OFFER DIGITAL TV ADVICE

The team from the BBC-run Switchover Help Scheme will be visiting libraries during September to offer older and disabled residents advice about the practical help they can receive to switch to digital TV.

Children enjoying Titanic Reading Voyage to hit 13,000!

Latest figures released by Libraries NI reveal that over 12,900 children have been taking part in the Titanic Reading Voyage in libraries across Northern Ireland during the summer holidays.

Free Money Advice Service in Libraries

Libraries NI is inviting people to make use of free one-to-one confidential money advice, which is being delivered by A4e, in 23 libraries across Northern Ireland.

Your Health is Your Wealth Event in Bangor Carnegie Library

Do you fancy the chance to get free health checks and information on improving your health from a range of organisations? If so, Bangor Carnegie Library invites you come along to Your Health is Your Wealth a health information day event, being held on Tuesday 13th March, from 10.30am 3.00pm.

NILA Board Meeting - 8 Sept 2011

The next Northern Ireland Library Authority Board meeting is on Thursday, 8th September.

Ministerial visit to Shankill Library and Falls Library

Minister Nelson McCausland visited Shankill Library and Falls Library on Thursday 24 February 2011.

Enjoy The Christmas Box in Ballymena

Libraries NI is pleased to announce "The Christmas Box", an evening of music, poetry and song, in Ballymena Central Library on Tuesday 14th December at 7pm.

Libraries invite you to celebrate National Families Week

Libraries NI is delighted to announce that libraries across Northern Ireland will be holding events to mark National Families Week, from 31st May to 6th June.

News, Ancestry Library Edition Workshops

On Tuesday 12th May 2009 Newcastle library will be hosting free workshops introducing the Ancestry Library Edition. This exciting resource is now available free from the Libraries NI network to library members and is ideal for researching family and social history, permitting online access to more than 5 billion names in over 4,000 collections, and covering 1300 to the present. It is a developing website with new material being added on a regular basis.

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