Exhibitions and displays

Mike Nixon is writing a children’s book and exhibiting his illustrations of the Pig art in cartoon style. 

Available during library opening hours.

This exhibition will be available to view during normal opening hours.
Inspire, the mental health and wellbeing charity, is marking its 65th anniversary with a poignant and powerful exhibition, INSPIRED, bringing together the stories of its service users and staff.
The multi-media exhibition consists of everyday items, each belonging to one individual and prompting a story or memory of a specific point in their life. Each seemingly mundane article (a set of car jump leads, a 1970s iron, a pair of running shoes, a front door key) has a deeply personal story conveyed through audio narration by the story-tellers themselves. Each shares intimate reflections on their experiences, reflects on their past and, with support from Inspire, looks ahead to the future. 

Art Exhibition-  ”One thing nor another” by Stan Dempsey.

Available during library opening hours.
 

Watercolour Wonders: An Exhibition of Paintings by Judith McIlwee.

Available during library opening hours.

This exhibition is a collection of pop-ups detailing the MV Princess Victoria story and the Donaghadee Lifeboats, by Donaghadee Heritage Preservation Company.

Available during library opening hours.

Local artist Maria Mitchell will be showcasing her colourful paintings in the Comber Library gallery space.

Available during library opening hours.

Exhibition of 3D acrylic art work. 
Available during library opening hours.

An Art Exhibition celebrating the Poppy with other botanical paintings by Maurice Shannon.

Available during library opening hours.

Drop in to Enniskillen Library throughout the month of September to see this wonderful free pop-up exhibition created by the Friel Reimagined project. The display has been produced from Brian Friel’s papers which have been deposited with the National Library of Ireland with the aim of opening them up to wider audiences. 

Everyone welcome and no need to book. 

Step into Humble Beginnings, an exhibition from Antrim-based artist Ares, showcasing a captivating fusion of realism and Art Nouveau. Drawing inspiration from masters like Alphonse Mucha and the intricate beauty of the natural world, Ares presents a body of work that reflects years of personal and artistic growth.

Available during library opening hours.

Come along to Enniskillen Library to enjoy the free exhibition entitled 'Island' by Barry McAdam, an Enniskillen-based artist who creates works inspired by the town and its surroundings. This exhibition will be on display throughout September.

Available during library opening hours.

Exhibition of everyday items, each belonging to one individual prompting a story or memory.

Available during library opening hours.

An exhibition highlighting how during WW1 11 members of staff from Belfast Public Libraries enlisted in various regiments of the British Army. Over two hundred letters were exchanged between these 'library men' and the Chief Librarian between 1914 and 1919.

Available during library opening hours.

A joint project by Libraries NI and PRONI. It was done to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. However, the content is more than that and it focuses on documents and materials held by PRONI and items from the Fine Book Room in Belfast Central Library.

Available during library opening hours.

This exhibition marks the 400th anniversary of the Derry Walls and showcases some of the oldest documents and images from the period held by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI). The exhibition explores many aspects of the plantation which transformed Ulster in the early 17th century.

Available during library opening hours.

Travel back in time with 'Your Past in Print' at Bangor Carnegie Library. Featuring historical images and newspaper articles, this exhibition reveals fascinating stories from the past and showcases how local events were reported through the years. An engaging look at history for all ages.

Available during library opening hours.

Aspects Festival presents a new exhibition of abstract paintings by Pauline Little, inspired by the poetry of Michael Longley. 

Available during library opening hours.

Photographic exhibition by local West Belfast documentary photographer Sean Allen.

Available during library opening hours.

Ballymoney Library is delighted to host the 'Travelling Trees' Garvagh Forest Photographic Exhibition Grand Finale, as it makes it's last travel stop in the Causeway Coast and Glens area. Kindly provided by the Garvagh & District Development Association.

The exhibit consists of a range of stunning wooden tree displays containing images showcasing the plant, bird and wildlife of the forest, we invite you to come along and view this exhibit, giving people the chance to see the variety, intricacy and beauty of the natural world while capturing the Heritage moments of time from those who have enjoyed the forest. Everyone welcome. 

A Town Unravelled: a ground-breaking virtual reality exhibition depicting the deindustrialisation of Newry.

Available during library opening hours.

Come along to Glengormley Library and view old photos of the area.
Available during library opening hours.

Mapping Monument Display: View the display which explores the Landscape Legacies of the Ordnance Survey in and around Binevenagh and the coastal lowlands of Lough Foyle. A community heritage project led by QUB and Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust.

Available during library opening hours.

Come along to Antrim Library and visit the Stormont Remembered exhibit.  The exhibition will take you through the evolution of Parliament Buildings Stormont, using materials held in the collections at Belfast Central Library.

Available during library opening hours.

Pop in to Colin Glen library for a display featuring the history of Belfast.

Available during library opening hours.

Comber Library holds a wealth of historical material on the town complied by Norman Nevin who was a local historian and former Principal of Comber Primary School. These documents and photographs will be on display and available to the public for European Heritage Open Days.

Available during library opening hours.

As part of European Heritage Week, explore the fascinating history of Kilwaughter Castle with a special in-house heritage display. Uncover the stories, images, and legacy of this local landmark, and learn more about its place in our shared heritage. Drop in anytime during library opening hours to enjoy this unique display.

Available during library opening hours.

Come and see our display about the local Linen Houses.
Available during library opening hours.

To mark European Heritage Open Day, come along and enjoy browsing photos of Greenisland from the last 100 years. See who you can spot.

Booking not required.

European Heritage Open Day Exhibition will be on display in Derry Central Library.

Booking not required.

Drop into the library and see our Heritage pop-up display. A little history, a lot of memories.

Available during library opening hours.

Annual Art Teacher Exhibition By Assoc. of Art and Design Education.

Available during library opening hours.

Mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Day with a special “Memory Lane” exhibit, showcasing photos and pictures from Old Whitehead. This nostalgic display invites visitors of all ages to explore the town’s past and reflect on the importance of memories in our lives.

Available during library opening hours.

This exhibition will be available to view during normal opening hours.
Inspire, the mental health and wellbeing charity, is marking its 65th anniversary with a poignant and powerful exhibition, INSPIRED, bringing together the stories of its service users and staff.

The multi-media exhibition consists of everyday items, each belonging to one individual and prompting a story or memory of a specific point in their life. Each seemingly mundane article (a set of car jump leads, a 1970s iron, a pair of running shoes, a front door key) has a deeply personal story conveyed through audio narration by the story-tellers themselves.  Each shares intimate reflections on their experiences, reflects on their past and, with support from Inspire, looks ahead to the future. 

The Buildings Around Us: an exhibition of collage and mix media showcasing the local area's buildings by artist Alicja Gadja.

Available during library opening hours.

This exhibition will be available to view during normal opening hours.
Inspire, the mental health and wellbeing charity, is marking its 65th anniversary with a poignant and powerful exhibition, INSPIRED, bringing together the stories of its service users and staff.
The multi-media exhibition consists of everyday items, each belonging to one individual and prompting a story or memory of a specific point in their life. Each seemingly mundane article (a set of car jump leads, a 1970s iron, a pair of running shoes, a front door key) has a deeply personal story conveyed through audio narration by the story-tellers themselves. Each shares intimate reflections on their experiences, reflects on their past and, with support from Inspire, looks ahead to the future. 

This exhibition will be available to view during normal opening hours.
Inspire, the mental health and wellbeing charity, is marking its 65th anniversary with a poignant and powerful exhibition, INSPIRED, bringing together the stories of its service users and staff.
The multi-media exhibition consists of everyday items, each belonging to one individual and prompting a story or memory of a specific point in their life. Each seemingly mundane article (a set of car jump leads, a 1970s iron, a pair of running shoes, a front door key) has a deeply personal story conveyed through audio narration by the story-tellers themselves. Each shares intimate reflections on their experiences, reflects on their past and, with support from Inspire, looks ahead to the future.