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Poetry comes to the heart of the community as Simon Armitage visits Newcastle Library

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage will visit Newcastle Library on Friday 6 March as part of his UK library tour, with a week of creative events celebrating poetry, place and community.

05 Feb 2026

A Fresh Chapter for Ballycastle Library as Refurbished Building Reopens

Ballycastle Library reopens on Monday 2 February following a major refurbishment, offering a brighter, more welcoming space for reading, learning and community activities.

29 Jan 2026

Temporary Closure of Belfast Central Library

Belfast Central Library remains temporarily closed following the very heavy rainfall associated with Storm Chandra on Tuesday 27 January. This has resulted in storm-related water ingress which caused damage to parts of the building, and it is important both for colleagues and customer safety that this is fully assessed.

28 Jan 2026

Libraries NI supports Children’s Mental Health Week with free events in libraries across Northern Ireland

Libraries NI is marking Children’s Mental Health Week with free events in libraries across Northern Ireland, offering welcoming spaces for children and families to explore wellbeing, feelings and belonging.

28 Jan 2026

Libraries NI invites everyone to Give It a Go this February

Libraries NI invites everyone to Give It a Go this February with a programme of free events in libraries across Northern Ireland, encouraging people to try something new and get involved locally.

26 Jan 2026

Tracks from the Past Returns to Fivemiletown Library This February

Tracks from the Past returns to Fivemiletown Library this February with a week of free heritage talks, exhibitions and storytelling celebrating local history and community stories.

19 Jan 2026

Libraries NI and The Open University Renew Partnership to Strengthen Learning and Opportunity in Local Communities

Libraries NI and The Open University (OU) have renewed their partnership, bringing together two trusted public services to expand access to learning and support people in communities across Northern Ireland.

14 Jan 2026

Libraries NI Brings Hands-on Science Home this February Half Term with Dr Jo

Discover the science of everyday paper in a free online family event with Dr Jo Montgomery on Friday 13 February 2026 hosted by Libraries NI as part of NI Science Festival.

09 Jan 2026