Exhibitions and displays

An exhibition created by Brain Injury Matters with Curator Ciaran Elizabeth Doran that explores everyone’s relationship, appreciation and importance of nature from early years, at school through to adulthood.

Available during library opening hours.

To mark its third anniversary, PenWyn presents an exhibition in collaboration with Flax Art Studios Belfast.
 

The exhibition showcases the breadth, creativity, and impact of the project’s co-creation activity, 
featuring a curated selection of printed and framed PenWyn works alongside a digital showreel 
highlighting many more from the nearly 600 PenWyn variations created to date.
 

 This Exhibition features a selection of Jenny's work over a number of years using a variety of printmaking techniques including etching / aquatint, collagraph, monoprint and linoprint.  Jenny is a local printmaker.  She has exhibited in the RUA summer exhibition and is a member of the Belfast Print Workshop.  She runs local courses in accessible printmaking techniques for beginners.  To purchase her work, please contact Jenny directly at jenny526392@oca.ac.uk or leave a message with the library staff.
 

t: 028 4377 8433
e: castlewellan.library@librariesni.org.uk 
 

Nutgrove Art - paintings by local artist Paul Rogan

t: 028 4176 2278
e: kilkeel.library@librariesni.org.uk 
Booking not required

Oil paintings of the Irish landscape by Maria Mitchell.
Month of July during Library opening hours. 

Come along to Killyleagh Library where local artist Karen Marshall will be displaying her latest works. Karen loves the natural world and shares this passion in her vibrantly coloured art. The Exhibition will run from 1 July - 31 July during normal opening hours. Suitable for the whole family. 
Booking not required. 
t: 028 4482 8407  
e: Killyleagh.library@librariesni.org.uk

Vision is an exhibition of oil paintings by Leanne Burke exploring the beauty, emotions and stories found in the things that inspire her as an artist. 

During branch opening hours, July and August.

Bangor Library's Creative Writing group, the ‘Bangor Scribes’, will be displaying a selection of their work in the Curve Gallery space.

The exhibition is suitable for all. Booking is not required. Open during normal branch opening hours (please contact staff for exceptions).

t: 028 9127 0591
e: bangorcarnegie.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Maria Mitchell, MM Art & Soul, is a Belfast-born, Co. Down-based artist known for her vibrant oil and acrylic paintings of Irish landscapes, cityscapes, and figurative works.

This free exhibition is available to view during library opening hours.

t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

A showcase of outstanding photographic images from members of the Central Photographic Association celebrating the club's 120th anniversary. 

Join us for the launch on Thursday 9 July from 5:00pm - 5:30pm.

Come along and view the travelling exhibition at Falls Road library designed to explore and celebrate the often overlooked stories of Black Heritage in Northern Ireland.  The exhibition highlights the vital contributions, lived experiences and cultural narratives that have helped shape communities across the region. 
The exhibition is available to view during library opening hours.

Booking is not required.

Everyone is Welcome!




t: 028 9050 9212
e: fallsroad.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Do you know your blackbirds from your bullfinches? 
Have you spotted birds around the library or nearby in Ward Park? 
Using bird identification apps recommended by the RSPB, such as Merlin Bird ID, help us build a community record of the birds living around us. Add your sightings to our display board and see which species are most commonly spotted!

Suitable for all ages. Booking not required.

t: 028 9127 0591
e: bangorcarnegie.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Discover the world through the lens at the Carrickfergus Camera Club Exhibition, on display throughout August at Carrickfergus Library. Featuring a diverse collection of photographs from talented local photographers, the exhibition captures striking landscapes, wildlife, portraits, and everyday moments in creative and inspiring ways. Visitors of all ages are welcome to enjoy this celebration of photography and local artistic talent.

Adults. Everyone welcome.

t: 028 9336 2261
e: carrickfergus.library@librariesni.org.uk 

The Holywood District u3a History Archive Group’s exhibition on shops in Holywood from the 1950s to the 2020s will be on display at Holywood Library. Visitors can view a series of display boards featuring photographs, newspaper coverage and accompanying items of memorabilia.

A fascinating display of reproduced artworks on canvas by David Z. Crookes exploring alternative realities. Featuring striking pieces such as Giant’s Causeway, Facial Portrait, Ballerina, and Ezekiel’s Vision (Wheels and Cubes). The exhibition invites viewers to see familiar forms in unexpected ways.