Libraries NI Launches Learn @ Lunch: A New Series of Lunchtime Workshops
Libraries NI is excited to announce the launch of Learn @ Lunch, an online learning programme designed to fit within a lunch or coffee break. Starting in November 2024 and running until March 2025, the programme will offer twice-weekly, 30-minute sessions covering the essentials of creative writing and photography. Accessible to all skill levels, Learn @ Lunch is an ideal opportunity for people across Northern Ireland to learn something new or develop their skills with practical guidance from experienced instructors.
Read More...08 Nov 2024
Libraries NI Encourages Young Artists to Discover the Beauty of Nature Through Gelli Printing
Libraries NI is thrilled to invite children aged 8 - 11 to a FREE Gelli Printing Nature Arts Workshop, taking place in Ballymoney, Portstewart and Coleraine libraries during November. This inspiring workshop offers young participants a unique opportunity to explore art through the lens of nature, learning to create vibrant prints using botanical and other natural materials.
Read More...06 Nov 2024
Tackle the Winter Blues at Your Local Library
Libraries NI is inviting everyone in the community to discover a new way to lift their spirits during the dark winter months by using a SAD Lightbox, now available in all public libraries across Northern Ireland. Designed to help ease the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), these lightboxes offer an accessible and supportive solution for those seeking a brighter, more balanced state of mind.
Read More...06 Nov 2024
Libraries NI Kick Off Christmas Early with Festive Events Throughout November
November marks the beginning of an exciting Christmas season in libraries across Northern Ireland. A range of events will be happening throughout the month to get people of all ages into the festive spirit. From craft workshops and Storytime sessions to poetry readings and reminiscence gatherings, this month offers everyone a chance to enjoy a relaxed, creative lead-up to the festivities.
Read More...06 Nov 2024
Author Anna Patrick to Share Her Journey into Print at Cookstown, Draperstown, and Limavady libraries
Libraries NI is set to welcome author Anna Patrick to three libraries during November for an insightful talk titled ‘My Journey into Print”. The events which take place on Tuesday 19 November at 2:00pm in Cookstown Library and 6:30pm in Draperstown Library, and on Wednesday 11 November at 6:30pm in Limavady Library, will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the challenges and discoveries Anna faced in bringing her mother’s extraordinary story to readers.
Read More...04 Nov 2024
Feel the Beat of Wellness at Irvinestown Library’s ‘Wellness in Rhythm’ Workshop
Irvinestown Library invites the community to experience the joy of drumming with musician Aidan Dunphy on Friday 8 November from 11:00am to 12 noon. This unique ‘Wellness in Rhythm’ workshop promises an uplifting and engaging experience designed for adults of all abilities, and no previous drumming experience is needed.
Read More...04 Nov 2024
Meet Local Author Linda Hagan in Carryduff Library
Carryduff Library is delighted to host an exclusive evening with Linda Hagan, the renowned local author of the popular DCI Gawn Girvin series. This free event, taking place on Wednesday 20 November from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, invites readers and crime fiction enthusiasts to meet the author and learn more about her feisty detective, DCI Gawn Girvin, who tackles complex cases in the heart of Belfast City.
Read More...04 Nov 2024
BBC Comes to Town in Omagh
Join BBC Northern Ireland in Omagh for 'BBC Comes to Town' from 4 to 7 November, featuring live broadcasts, school visits, and interactive events in Omagh Library, including BBC Newsline presentations, radio drama experiences, and career insights. Special guests include Nathan Carter and Dominic Kirwan.
Read More...31 Oct 2024
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