Community Engagement event for new Fivemiletown Library
Published 12 Nov 2024
Ahead of the opening of the new Fivemiletown Library, Libraries NI is hosting a Community Engagement Event to invite locals to share their ideas and help shape programming for the new library.
This event will be held on Thursday 21 November 2024 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm at the Valley Hotel in Fivemiletown, and attendees can drop in any time. There is no need to book.
Kendra Reynolds, District Manager for Libraries in Mid Ulster, is keen for everyone to get involved. She said “Libraries NI values the input of the community, and we believe this is a great opportunity to provide feedback and be part of this exciting chapter. Together, we can create a space that meets the needs of all.”
Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the discussion, simply call in during the day and speak to a member of Libraries NI staff.
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