Exhibitions and displays

Here is a list of exhibitions and displays in libraries. You can enter a library name into the search box below to find out if there are exhibitions currently running at your local library.

Events

Event Name	Event Details	Start Date and Time	End Date and Time	Library	Booking
Mapping Monuments Exhibition	Come along to Dungannon Library and view the Mapping Monuments display which explores the landscapes & legacies of the Ordinance Survey in and around Lough Foyle.	01/11/2025 8:00am	30/11/2025 5:00pm	Dungannon Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Causeway Museum Services Presents 1918: Local Voices Exhibition	Coleraine Library in partnership with Causeway Museum Services is delighted to host the 1918: Local Voices Exhibition, as part of Remembrance Day. The exhibition allows visitors to explore the effects of the end of World War One across the Causeway Coast and Glens area. During this time, local communities faced the loss of a generation of young men, injured soldiers returning home, many having dealt with traumatic experiences, and an outbreak of Spanish flu. Daily life would remain restricted by the Defence of the Realm Act 1914, whilst women’s roles were changing. Emerging technologies developed on the battlefront and the rise in trade unions meant that life at home would change forever while a General Election, called in December, would reshape the political landscape of Ireland. Available to view During Opening Hours. Everyone Welcome.	01/11/2025 9:30am	29/11/2025 5:00pm	Coleraine Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Four Seasons Art Exhibit	Come along and view the stunning work from local artists from the Antrim Art Club in this special art show all about the four seasons. Available during library opening hours.	01/11/2025 10:00am	28/11/2025 5:00pm	Antrim Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Stories, Histories and Mysteries - Paintings by Stephen Shaw	Award winning artist Stephen Shaw will feature his scrupulously honest depictions of contemporary street architecture and urban spaces. The exhibition will be open to the public during library opening hours until the end of December 2025.	01/11/2025 10:00am	29/12/2025 5:00pm	Shankill Road Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Marie-Thérèse Davis Art Exhibition	Marie-Thérèse Davis creates art inspired by her love of the sea and cold water swimming. Throughout November during normal opening times. Booking not required.	01/11/2025 10:00am	29/11/2025 2:00pm	Castlewellan Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
U3A Art exhibition	U3A Art exhibition 1st November- 28th November Launch date is Thursday 6th November 11:00-12.30pm. Tea and Coffee provided.	01/11/2025 10:00am	28/11/2025 5:00pm	Cregagh Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Exhibition by Erne Art Group	Art work from Erne Art Group will be displayed in the Mount Stewart suite.	03/11/2025 8:00am	30/11/2025 5:00pm	Fivemiletown Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Shauna Fox Art Exhibition	Local artist Shauna Fox will be exhibiting from her collection of local paintings that turn the mundane into the beautiful. During normal opening times. Booking not required.	03/11/2025 10:00am	29/11/2025 1:00pm	Donaghadee Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Killyleagh Remembers the War	Killyleagh War Memorial and McCloy Records Exhibition. Available during library opening hours.	03/11/2025 10:00am	28/11/2025 5:00pm	Killyleagh Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Postcards from the Edge	Postcards from the Edge is an evocative exhibition of photographs by Northern Irish artist James Hughes, drawn from his extensive personal archive. Presented as picture postcards with captions, these images capture moments, places, and people from across Europe, Turkey, Morocco, Eastern Europe, and the United States — spanning decades of travel and observation. Hughes’ work is lyrical and nostalgic, celebrating the beauty of people and place while reflecting on distance, memory, and what endures “on the edge.” The exhibition blends documentary and poetic sensibilities, offering a deeply personal reflection on connection and loss through the lens of time and geography. Available during library opening hours.	03/11/2025 10:00am	29/11/2025 5:00pm	Ballymena Central Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Joanna Cantillon - "First Came the Animals" - Fine Art Exhibition	Tuesday 4- Saturday 29 November 2025 Joanna Cantillon - "First Came the Animals" - fine art exhibition specialising in oil paintings. A powerful reflection on the current state of nature. The exhibition invites viewers to consider their relationship with the natural world and the consequences of ecological neglect.	04/11/2025 10:00am	29/11/2025 5:00pm	Newcastle Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Laura Flynn Art Exhibition	Display of Art work by Laura Flynn, local artist. Available during library opening hours.	04/11/2025 10:00am	29/11/2025 5:00pm	Saintfield Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Cultures: The Art of Diversity	Exhibition by local artist, Ewelina Thompson, who uses acrylic paint on canvas, glass paint outlines, jewellery elements, gold leaf and gems to depict her work. Available during library opening hours.	10/11/2025 10:00am	29/11/2025 5:00pm	Newry City Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Glengormley Art Club Exhibit	Visit the Glengormley Library and view a collection of works from the Glengormley Art Club. Available during library opening hours.	24/11/2025 10:00am	06/12/2025 5:00pm	Glengormley Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Inspired Touring Exhibition	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.	25/11/2025 9:30am	25/12/2025 5:00pm	Newry City Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Unredacted: An Artist’s Book Exhibition	Unredacted: An Artist’s Book Exhibition on the Legacy of Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses in Northern Ireland. Everyone welcome during library opening hours.	27/11/2025 9:00am	01/12/2025 5:00pm	Omagh Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Pauline McNulty Aboriginal Art Exhibition	Saturday 29 November - Friday 12 December 2025 Pauline McNulty Aboriginal Art Exhibition - An exhibition of oils on canvas inspired by nature and cultures from around the world.	29/11/2025 10:00am	12/12/2025 5:00pm	Newcastle Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Be Where You Are: A Collaboration of Local Artists	Art exhibition by local artists displayed on the 1st and 2nd floors. Available during library opening hours.	01/12/2025 9:00am	20/12/2025 5:00pm	Lisburn City Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Exhibition/Display	A PRONI exhibition to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of Charles Dickens. PRONI archives are used to explore the unique and lasting friendship between Charles Dickens and three prominent Ulstermen. Available during library opening hours.	01/12/2025 9:30am	19/12/2025 5:30pm	Dungannon Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
"Be Where you are" Art exhibition with artists Brenda Mason, Linda Shaw and Sharon Shaw	Sharon Shaw is an artist from Hillsborough displaying her landscapes and wildlife art work. Available during library opening hours in December.	01/12/2025 10:00am	20/12/2025 2:00pm	Castlewellan Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Hugh Gallagher Exhibition	Creggan Library will be showcasing work from local photographer Hugh Gallagher, who passed away recently. Items on display will include many photos from Derry City Football Club through the years. Will you spot any familiar faces? Available during library opening hours.	01/12/2025 10:00am	13/12/2025 5:00pm	Creggan Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
At The Crossroads: The Campaign for Civil Rights in Northern Ireland Exhibition	The importance of the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland cannot be overstated. The impact it had on future events makes it one of the most significant aspects of our recent history. The collections at The Linen Hall have a critical role to play in understanding Northern Ireland’s past, and crucial to this is the material held on civil rights. Inspired by the civil rights leaders in the United States and their example of peaceful, non-violent protest, civil rights protesters took to the streets full of ideas, hoping to end prejudice, bigotry, and discrimination in Northern Ireland and to create a fair, just, and non-sectarian society. Driven by community engagement with our unique archives, At the Crossroads: The Campaign for Civil Rights in Northern Ireland charts this ground-breaking movement for social change and trailblazing grassroots activism and asks us to reflect on a truly pivotal moment in our history. Available during library opening hours.	01/12/2025 10:00am	31/12/2025 5:00pm	Ballymena Central Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Robert Bloomer Quirky Illustrations Art Exhibition	Quirky Illustrations of local landmarks and buildings. Available during library opening hours in December.	01/12/2025 10:00am	20/12/2025 5:00pm	Donaghadee Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
"Botanical Art" Christmas exhibition by Maurice Shannon	Maurice Shannon’s original paintings are inspired by the natural beauty of his own garden. His work captures the intricate details and vibrant colours of plants and flowers, celebrating nature through a skilled and sensitive use of watercolour. Available during library opening hours.	01/12/2025 10:00am	05/01/2026 5:00pm	Comber Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Brian Friel Reimagined	This display was created by the Friel Reimagined project 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. Available during library opening hours.	01/12/2025 10:00am	01/12/2025 5:00pm	Fivemiletown Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
HERoNI Exhibition (Historical Environment Record NI)	An introduction to the various types of Heritage collections held in HERoNI. It includes examples of our industrial, architectural, archaeology and defence heritages, our maritime record, and their collections of drawings, surveys, and photographs. Available during library opening hours.	01/12/2025 10:00am	01/12/2025 5:00pm	Cookstown Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
USPCA Art Exhibition	An exhibition of paintings donated to raise funds for the USPCA. Available during library opening hours.	01/12/2025 10:00am	20/12/2025 5:00pm	Cregagh Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
USPCA Exhibition Launch Night	Launch of the exhibition with refreshments provided. Booking not required.	08/12/2025 6:00pm	08/12/2025 7:30pm	Cregagh Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
The Arty Gardner Exhibition	Dundonald Library are delighted to welcome back the work of Carol Brown aka The Arty Gardner. Her beautiful winter scenes and depictions of British Wildlife are sure to delight.	11/12/2025 10:00am	05/01/2026 5:00pm	Dundonald Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Shimna U3A - A Photographic Exhibition	Saturday 13- Wednesday 31 December 2025 Shimna U3A - An photographic exhibition of the Shimna Photographers Group members. Available during library opening hours.	15/12/2025 10:00am	31/12/2025 5:00pm	Newcastle Library	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event.