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.

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.

An audio-visual exhibition from the British Library on Tour programme is coming to Belfast Central Library this October and November. This unique, custom-built interactive display features digitised archives of Jonathan Swift’s classic masterpiece, Gulliver’s Travels, directly from the British Library collections.
‘Gullivers Travels’ celebrates 300 years since its publication in 1726 and was written by Irish writer Jonathan Swift. A book that is read by children and adults alike, this exhibition can be enjoyed by everybody.

The exhibition features:
First edition
Chapbook edition
Letters between Swift and admirer
Letter criticising the novel

Call in to Belfast Central Library during opening hours to see the archives of this iconic masterpiece.

No booking required. 
 

"The Colour of Water" is an exhibition of 20 new abstract landscape and seascape images along the coast of South Down by local photographer Simon McIlwaine. As a lens-based artist, Simon focuses on the natural form and beauty that underlies the dominant subject matter, unveiling aspects of the scene that would not otherwise be apparent. This is achieved by using a number of artistic in-camera capture techniques to create unique compositions while maintaining the true organic spirit of the natural elements.

For more information, contact staff.
t: 028 4372 2710
e: newcastle.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

The Linen Hall Civil Rights Exhibition, titled ‘At the Crossroads: The Campaign for Civil Rights in Northern Ireland’, is a project reflecting on the legacies of the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland.   This shall be on display in Derry Central Library.

Ask Staff for Details
t:028 7122 9990
e:derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk

Throughout November, Ballycastle Library is delighted to host an exhibition of paintings by local artist James McCurdy. Featuring a vibrant collection of landscapes and coastal scenes, the exhibition celebrates the natural beauty of Ballycastle, the Causeway Coast and surrounding area. The exhibition is free to view during normal library opening hours throughout November. 

Booking not required.

t: 028 2076 2566
e: ballycastle.library@librariesni.org.uk

In this exhibition the artist wants to focus on painting small moments from daily life that can be easily overlooked and forgotten. This can be the beauty of flowers and their shadows, it can be the peace of a nature walk, it is the beauty of little things like butterflies and the colours in nature. These paintings help make those small moments last longer and hopefully encourage the viewer to take time to appreciate these moments in their day.
 

Available during library opening hours from Tuesday 3 until Monday 30 November.

Join us in Killyleagh Library where local artist Duxy Leahy will be displaying his new works. The exhibition will run through the month of November during normal opening hours. Suitable for adults. Booking not required.

t: 028 4482 8407  
e: killyleagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

The Sloane's Local History Group War Memorial exhibition will be on display at Killyleagh Library from Tuesday 3rd November until Saturday 28th November, this annual exhibition is to honour the fallen and veterans of WWI, WWII, and the Falkland's War and can be viewed during library opening hours. 
Suitable for adults. Booking not required.

t: 028 4482 8407  
e: killyleagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

During the month of November, Cushendall library will host the exhibit of Francis Joseph Bigger. This exhibit marks the centenary of the death of Francis Joseph Bigger and illustrates his life and interests, including archaeology, language, history, music and the wider Irish cultural revival.

No booking is required.

A powerful and reflective exhibition curated by Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services in partnership with local historical societies to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Moving from individual experiences of prejudice to the institutionalised horrors of the Holocaust, the exhibition explores how unchallenged intolerance can escalate into devastating mass violence. Through poignant displays, historical accounts, and creative writing, it honours the victims of the Holocaust and draws critical parallels to modern genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur, serving as a timeless reminder of the shared human responsibility to stand against hatred.
Available to view during library opening hours; All welcome. 
 

Celebrate 50 years of creativity with the Class of ’76, a group of artists who graduated from Belfast School of Art in 1976. Explore an exciting exhibition of paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics and conceptual art, organised by John Rubery.  Showcasing the diverse and unexpected journeys of a generation of artists.

Discover how our food environment has changed, and how it affects us in this free exhibition from Safefood, held in Omagh Library from Tuesday 10 November to Tuesday 17 November.

Everyone Welcome.

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

Dungiven Library will be displaying art works by local artists from Wednesday 11 November until Wednesday 2 December in collaboration with the Dungiven Regeneration Club.

You are invited to come along at 6:00pm on the opening evening of the exhibition (Wednesday 11 November) and enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee and biscuits and meet some of the locals who have created the art.  

Everyone is welcome.  
No booking required

As Belfast expanded westward a Presbyterian congregation was established in the Falls district, becoming known as Albert street Presbyterian Church.  It served the area until 1971 when circumstances led to it’s closure.  This exhibition and the talk which accompanies it will tell the story of the congregation’s commitment to the area for over a century and illustrates how An Tionólann, re-engages with West Belfast as a direct link to what is for many a forgotten history. With an introduction from local historian Tom Hartley.
Everyone is Welcome!

Tuesday 17 November

6:30pm -7:30pm

Booking is essential

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



 

Step into a bygone era and experience the magic of a festive season past. Within this special Victorian Christmas exhibition, you will discover the much-loved works of Charles Dickens, including A Christmas Carol, alongside an enchanting collection of vintage festive memorabilia. Immerse yourself in the sights and traditions of a classic 19th-century Christmas and feel the nostalgic charm of how the holiday was celebrated once upon a time. 

Available to view in the foyer during library opening hours.

Celebrate International Men's Day with an exhibition of charity work from Donaghadee's Men Shed and join a watercolour workshop with Maurice Shannon.
Booking essential.

t: 028 9188 2507
e: donaghadee.library@librariesni.org.uk

Discover the intricate pen drawings of local artist Patrick Boullier in Sacred Geometry, an exhibition exploring the connections between art, mathematics, mythology and spirituality.

Drawing inspiration from ancient symbolism, geometric patterns and the natural world, Patrick creates richly detailed black-and-white artworks in which every line and symbol carries meaning.

Open during normal opening hours (ask staff for exceptions).

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

Mount Stewart Suite-

Maguiresbridge Camera Club Winter Exhibition

During the month of December, Ballycastle library will host the exhibit of Francis Joseph Bigger. This exhibit marks the centenary of the death of Francis Joseph Bigger and illustrates his life and interests, including archaeology, language, history, music and the wider Irish cultural revival.

No booking is required.
t: 028 2076 2566
e: ballycastle.library@librariesni.org.uk

Throughout January, Ballycastle Library is delighted to host an exhibition of artwork by local artist Sara A. Specialising in acrylic landscape and seascape paintings, Sara uses palette knife techniques to create vibrant and textured works inspired by the beauty of natural surroundings. The exhibition is free to view during normal library opening hours throughout January.

No booking required. 
t: 028 2076 2566
e: ballycastle.library@librariesni.org.uk

Ballycastle Library is delighted to host ‘A World of Stories’, an exhibition by Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services, during the month of February. 

The exhibition explores the migration experiences of individuals from around the world who settled in the Causeway Coast and Glens area during the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition is free to view during normal library opening hours. 

No booking required. 
t: 028 2076 2566
e: ballycastle.library@librariesni.org.uk