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Mind Matters at free Belfast event to help people support brain health and age well

Residents across Belfast are being encouraged to attend a free community event exploring brain health, wellbeing and positive ageing as part of the Belfast Learning Festival. Hosted by Libraries NI at Shankill Road Library on Wednesday 10 June from 2:00pm–4:00pm, Mind Matters: Brain Health and Ageing Well.

03 Jun 2026

Crime Readers Month Brings Mystery Suspense and Writing Inspiration to Libraries

Celebrate Crime Readers' Month with author talks, writing workshops and crime fiction events in libraries across Northern Ireland.

03 Jun 2026

National Gallery Art on Your Doorstep Comes to Strabane Library

Visit National Gallery artworks on display outside Strabane Library as part of the Art on Your Doorstep programme.

02 Jun 2026

Reading, Your Way: More Ways to Read With Your Library

As part of HiVis Fortnight (1–14 June), Libraries NI is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to explore different ways of reading and accessing information, showing how libraries support people to read in ways that fit around everyday life.

01 Jun 2026

Libraries NI and Mid Ulster District Council Partner to Provide Alternative Library Services in Dungannon

Libraries NI and Mid Ulster District Council have opened a temporary study and library space in Ranfurly House, Dungannon, following flooding at Dungannon Library.

19 May 2026

Film Screening and Talk with Glenn Patterson in Lisburn City Library

Libraries NI is inviting audiences to a special evening with acclaimed writer Glenn Patterson in Lisburn City Library on Thursday 21 May at 6:30pm.

15 May 2026

Dementia Navigator Service Drop-In Sessions Across the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Area

Libraries NI and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust is hosting a series of free Dementia Navigator Service drop-in sessions across the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon area for carers, family and friends of people living with dementia, as well as anyone who is concerned about memory issues.

13 May 2026

Dungannon Library Temporary Closure

Dungannon Library will remain closed until at least mid-June 2026 following significant flooding within the building as a result of apparent issues in the underground drainage network serving the library and adjoining properties.

12 May 2026