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.
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Library | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banbridge Literary Festival- Yarnspinners |
Doreen McBride will join us to share some local 'yarns' Booking advised. |
28/10/2025 6:30pm | 28/10/2025 7:30pm | Banbridge 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. |