Libraries NI Yarnspinners

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 LibraryThe 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

Armstrong Storytelling Trust

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 & Time End Date & Time Library Booking
Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners  

Join us in Bangor Carnegie Library for this months Yarnspinners event.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9127 0591

12/02/2025 02:30 PM 12/02/2025 04:00 PM 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 Daniel Morden  

Since 1989, Daniel Morden has captivated audiences around the globe with his storytelling. From timeless Greek myths to thrilling adventures and even some delightfully awful jokes Daniel’s repertoire has something for everyone. Join us for an afternoon of laughter, wonder, and storytelling at its finest! Be there to witness a master of the craft in action. 


Suggested donation £3.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9266 9345

19/02/2025 02:30 PM 19/02/2025 04:00 PM 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  

Join us in Tullycarnet Library for this months Yarnspinners event.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9048 5079
 

20/02/2025 07:00 PM 20/02/2025 08:30 PM 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.
Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners  

Join us in Bangor Carnegie Library for this months Yarnspinners event.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9127 0591

12/03/2025 02:30 PM 12/03/2025 04:00 PM 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  

Join us in Lisburn City Library for this months Yarnspinners event.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9266 9345

19/03/2025 02:30 PM 19/03/2025 04:00 PM 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  

Join us in Tullycarnet Library for this months Yarnspinners event.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9048 5079
 

20/03/2025 07:00 PM 20/03/2025 08:30 PM 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.
Carryduff Yarnspinners with Karen Edwards  

Karen Edwards has entertained audiences throughout Ireland and has an amazing repertoire including traditional myths and legends, as well as stories, that she has written herself based on the history of the Glens of Antrim.

 

Booking is essential.
t: 028 9081 3568

02/04/2025 06:30 PM 02/04/2025 07:30 PM Carryduff 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.
Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners  

Join us in Bangor Carnegie Library for this months Yarnspinners event.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9127 0591

09/04/2025 02:30 PM 09/04/2025 04:00 PM 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  

Join us in Lisburn City Library for this months Yarnspinners event.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9266 9345

16/04/2025 02:30 PM 16/04/2025 04:00 PM 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  

Join us in Tullycarnet Library for this months Yarnspinners event.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9048 5079

17/04/2025 07:00 PM 17/04/2025 08:30 PM 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.
Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners  

Join us in Bangor Carnegie Library for this months Yarnspinners event.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9127 0591
 

14/05/2025 02:30 PM 14/05/2025 04:00 PM 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.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9048 5079

15/05/2025 07:00 PM 15/05/2025 08:30 PM 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  

Join us in Lisburn City Library for this months Yarnspinners event.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9266 9345

21/05/2025 02:30 PM 21/05/2025 04:00 PM 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.