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
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 from The Linen Hall Library have a critical role to play in understanding Northern Ireland’s past, and crucial to this is the material held on civil rights. Driven by community engagement with Linen Hall’s unique archives, At the Crossroads: The Campaign for Civil Rights in Northern Ireland charts this 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.	15/12/2025 10:00am	31/01/2026 5:00pm	Carrickfergus 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.
Newtownards Workhouse Exhibition	Find out about Newtownards Workhouse and Bully's Acre through an exhibition created by Ards Historical Society. The display will be in the library for the whole month of January. Available during library opening hours.	02/01/2026 10:00am	31/01/2026 5:00pm	Newtownards 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.
Heritage Pop-up Exhibition	A century of sporting excellence in Northern Ireland as seen through the Ireland's Saturday night newspaper. Available during library opening hours.	02/01/2026 10:00am	31/01/2026 5:00pm	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.
Exhibition: Oil Paintings by members of the New Horizons Group	New Horizons based in Newtownards supports the recovery of adults experiencing mental ill health issue. Comber Library will be hosting an exhibition of oil paintings by members of the group throughout January. Booking not required.	02/01/2026 10:00am	31/01/2026 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.
Art Journaling Exhibition	Mixed Media art exhibition by local artists Adeline Lansdell and Oonagh Linden. Available during library opening hours.	03/01/2026 10:00am	31/01/2026 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.
The Harbour - A Photographic Exhibition	The Sloanes Local History Group will be displaying photographs focusing on Killyleagh's harbour throughout the years. Available during library opening hours.	03/01/2026 10:00am	31/01/2026 4:00pm	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.
Exhibition - Mapping Monuments	Exploring the landscape legacies of the Ordnance Survey in and around Lough Foyle and Binevenagh. Available during library opening hours.	05/01/2026 9:30am	31/01/2026 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.
Sam Thompson Archive Exhibition	The Sam Thompson Archive Pop-up exhibition provides a vivid snapshot of the man and his times. Booking not required.	05/01/2026 10:00am	30/01/2026 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.
MV Princess Victoria Exhibition	An exhibition commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the loss of the MV Princess Victoria in 1953. The day after the tragedy, Larne was a town in mourning. Available during library opening hours from Monday 12 January until Saturday 31 January.	12/01/2026 10:00am	31/01/2026 5:00pm	Larne 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 Library Men of World War One Exhibition	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.	14/01/2026 10:00am	29/01/2026 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.
The Library Men of World War One Exhibition	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.	14/01/2026 10:00am	29/01/2026 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.
Art Exhibition from Action Mental Health	Enjoy the wonderful exhibition of art designed by AMH New Horizons, available to view during library opening hours from 20 January to 20 February 2026. Available during library opening hours.	20/01/2026 9:00am	20/02/2026 5:00pm	Belfast 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.
“At the Crossroads:” The Campaign for Civil Rights in Northern Ireland	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 from The Linen Hall Library have a critical role to play in understanding Northern Ireland’s past, and crucial to this is the material held on civil rights. Driven by community engagement with Linen Hall’s unique archives, At the Crossroads: The Campaign for Civil Rights in Northern Ireland charts this 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.	16/02/2026 9:30am	14/03/2026 5:30pm	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.