Libraries NI Yarnspinners
Libraries NI Yarnspinners are regular storytelling events supported by The Armstrong Storytelling Trust which take place in various libraries on a monthly basis between September and May. The original monthly Tullycarnet Yarnspinners has been running continually for 31 years and includes additional storytelling clubs Bangor Carnegie Library and Lisburn City Library. The Armstrong Storytelling Trust also holds additional one off events in other libraries.
Yarnspinners meetings provide the perfect opportunity and platform for new storytelling talent to share traditional
stories and yarns in the company of professional storyteller and Libraries NI Storyteller in Residence, Liz Weir MBE.
Throughout the yearly programme, participants are given the chance to listen to and learn from a diverse mix of guest storytellers who have been honing their craft for many years and also from storytellers who are only starting out.
Everyone is welcome to come along, see below for details of the upcoming Yarnspinners events.
Click on the + symbols in the table below to view the full details for each event.
Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Library | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners |
Join us in Bangor Carnegie Library for this months Yarnspinners event with Storyteller Fiona Dowling.
Wednesday 14 May from 2:30pm - 4:00pm.
Booking essential. |
14/05/2025 2:30pm | 14/05/2025 4:00pm | Bangor Carnegie 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. |
| Tullycarnet Yarnspinners |
Join us in Tullycarnet Library for this months Yarnspinners event, with Storyteller Shonaleigh.
Thursday 15 May from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Booking essential. |
15/05/2025 7:00pm | 15/05/2025 8:30pm | Tullycarnet 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. |
| Lisburn City Library Yarnspinner with Catherine McGuiness |
Originally from Meath, Catherine is the Research and education Officer at Cavan County Museum, where she spends her days uncovering history and sharing incredible stories. Growing up on Irish legends and family anecdotes, she has a deep passion for storytelling - bringing to life tales steeped in Irish folklore, both ancient and recent. |
21/05/2025 2:30pm | 21/05/2025 4:00pm | 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. |
| Lisburn City Yarnspinners |
Join us in Lisburn City Library for this months Yarnspinners event with Storyteller Catherine McGuiness.
Wednesday 21 May from 2:30pm - 4:00pm.
Booking essential. |
21/05/2025 2:30pm | 21/05/2025 4:00pm | 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. |