Art, Books and Mindful Moments – Events in Belfast Libraries this May
Belfast City libraries are inviting the community to enjoy a range of relaxing and creative events throughout May.
Read More...30 Apr 2025
Creative Writing and Live Literature in Ballynahinch and Saintfield Libraries
Ballynahinch Library is hosting a series of creative writing workshops for adults as part of the People Space Place project. Facilitated by local writer and poet Niamh McNally, the sessions will explore local identity and personal expression through writing about Ballynahinch. The aim is to explore all things Ballynahinch; the history and what each person's relationship is to the space they live in.
Read More...29 Apr 2025
Libraries NI encourages families to switch off and reconnect during Mental Health Awareness Week
Libraries NI is proud to launch The Big Family Switch Off—a network-wide initiative taking place during Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday 12 May to Sunday 18 May 2025). With this year’s theme of ‘Community’, the initiative invites families, parents, carers, and children to step away from screens and rediscover the joy of real connection in their local library—a space designed to welcome everyone.
Read More...29 Apr 2025
Art and Poetry at Bangor Carnegie Library this May
Enjoy an abstract art exhibition and a poetry reading by Ross Thompson at Bangor Carnegie Library this May. This includes the 'Art Allsorts – Abstract Art Exhibition' and 'The Slipping Forecast – Poetry Reading with Ross Thompson'.
Read More...29 Apr 2025
The Wedding Party Exhibition by John Rubery at Cregagh Library
Cregagh Library invites you to a new art exhibition this May – The Wedding Party by John Rubery. This special exhibition showcases a series of original drawings capturing the joy and detail of a wedding reception, including portraits of the bride and groom and their guests. John Rubery's work invites viewers to relive the magic of a special day through art, offering a fantastic complement to traditional wedding photographs.
Read More...29 Apr 2025
The King’s Trust Invites Young People to Drop-In Events in Ballymena Central Library
Ballymena Central Library is inviting young people aged 16–30 to two free drop-in events with The King’s Trust. These events are a fantastic opportunity to chat to a member of the Kings Trust team and find out more about local courses, careers, business start-up support and wellbeing activities.
Read More...29 Apr 2025
Experience the Beauty of Botanical Watercolours at Belfast Central Library
Belfast Central Library is delighted to host the launch of a stunning new art exhibition by botanical artist Maurice Shannon on Thursday 1 May 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. To mark the opening, Maurice will be giving a special live demonstration, painting one of his fantastic botanical watercolours in the library’s foyer.
Read More...29 Apr 2025
Omagh Library Creative Space
Libraries NI is offering local artists, designers, photographers etc. a unique opportunity to use a Creative Space rent free to 31 March 2026. Libraries NI is providing a space of over 16 square metres in Omagh Regional Administration Centre. The space can be used for creative purposes, as a workshop or studio. As stated there will be no rent requirements and all utilities are supplied free of charge. The successful candidate will only need to supply all their own equipment and materials.
Read More...28 Apr 2025
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