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
Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Jimmy McTaggart	Join us in Lisburn City Library for an afternoon of stories by Jimmy McTaggart. Booking essential. t: 028 9266 9345	17/09/2025 2:30pm	17/09/2025 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.
Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Feargal Lynn	Come along to Tullycarnet Library to hear a range of stories by Feargal Lynn. Booking essential. t: 028 9048 5079	18/09/2025 7:00pm	18/09/2025 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 Yarnspinners with Maura Johnston	Join us in Lisburn City Library for an afternoon of stories with Maura Johnston. t: 028 9266 9345	15/10/2025 2:30pm	15/10/2025 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.
Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Alton Chung	Join us in Tullycarnet Library for an evening of tales with Storyteller Alton Chung for a mix of the superstitions of of the Hawaiian islands with the history of Japan and Korea. Booking essential. t: 028 9048 5079	16/10/2025 7:00pm	16/10/2025 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.
Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Janice Witherspoon	Join us in Tullycarnet Yarnspinners for an evening of tales with Storyteller Janice Witherspoon, with music from Maebh McKeon. Booking essential. t: 028 9048 5079	20/11/2025 7:00pm	20/11/2025 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.
Tullycarnet Yarnspinners	Join us in Tullycarnet Library for an open session of seasonal tales. Share your own story, song or poem suitable for the season. t: 028 9048 5079	18/12/2025 7:00pm	18/12/2025 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.