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 Yarnspinners with Daniel Morden |
Join us for an afternoon of laughter, wonder and Storytelling with Daniel Morden.
Suggested donation £3 Booking essential. t: 028 9127 0591 |
08/04/2026 2:30pm | 08/04/2026 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. |
| Lisburn City Yarnspinners with Olivia Armstrong |
Come along for an afternoon of stories of wonder and magic with Storyteller Olivia Armstrong.
Suggested donation £3 Booking essential. t: 028 9266 9345 |
15/04/2026 2:30pm | 15/04/2026 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. |
| Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Olivia Armstrong |
Olivia Armstrong is an Irish performance Storyteller who tells stories of wonder and magic for all ages.
Suggested donation £5 Booking essential. t: 028 9048 5079 |
16/04/2026 7:00pm | 16/04/2026 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. |
| Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Fran O'Boyle |
Fran O'Boyle is a storyteller and artist who is based in County Donegal with Glens of Antrim roots, he has been working as a professional storyteller for more years than he cares to remember in schools, festivals, museums and libraries all over Ireland and the U.K.
Suggested donation £5 Booking essential. t: 028 9048 5079 |
21/05/2026 7:00pm | 21/05/2026 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. |