Libraries NI is hosting a photographic exhibition, entitled “Home Places - A portrait of ten women who have come from other parts of the world to make their home in Northern Ireland” in a number of libraries throughout Northern Ireland.

This IWD exhibition is on display in Strabane Library (1 Railway Road) from Monday 22nd March until Saturday 3rd April.

This photographic exhibition was commissioned by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland to mark International Women’s Day 2009, which is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.

The project was undertaken by South African photographer Skye Bompas and aims to challenge stereotypes by showing the common life experiences that unite women, whatever their background.

In addition to Strabane Library, this IWD exhibition will also be on display in a number of other libraries for a two week period throughout the year, including Limavady, Shantallow (Derry), Ballymena, Portrush, Larne and Coleraine Libraries,

Irene Knox, Chief Executive of Libraries NI, the new library service for Northern Ireland, added:
“We would like to invite members of the public to call in and view this photographic exhibition in Strabane Library. To date the exhibition has been displayed at a number of locations across Northern Ireland, including Shantallow Library in Derry and Limavady Library, where it has received positive feedback from those who called in to view it.”

You can telephone Strabane Library on 028 7188 3686 or email strabane.library@librariesni.org.uk
For more information on events being held in Northern Ireland libraries to celebrate culture, information, heritage and learning, visit www.librariesni.org.uk