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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shoe Box Titanic Exhibition by St Paul’s PS Cabra	St Paul’s PS Cabra have created fabulous shoe box scenes of the RMS Titanic depicting different areas and rooms on the famous ship. Available during library opening hours.	02/12/2025 10:00am	31/12/2025 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.
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.
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.	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.
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.