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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Weaving Workshop in Lisnaskea Library for Advance Care Planning Day
Lisnaskea Library will host a creative Weaving Workshop on Wednesday 7 May from 10:00am to 12 noon, led by Morag Donald from Crafting Your Soul as part of the Art of Life programme. Held on Advance Care Planning Day, the workshop offers a relaxed, non-intrusive space where adults can reflect, share stories if they wish, and enjoy the soothing process of weaving. Each participant will create a small textile piece to take home.
Read More...25 Apr 2025
Holocaust Talk Marks VE Day Anniversary in Recently Refurbished Killyleagh Library
Killyleagh Library will host a powerful talk by former BBC producer, historian and author Noel Russell on Friday 9 May from 1:00pm to 2:00pm to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of the Second World War. Entitled The Saved and the Spurned: Northern Ireland, Vienna and the Holocaust, the event is part of a cross-community programme organised by Killyleagh Youth and Community Association. The talk will explore the legacy of the Holocaust and Northern Ireland’s connection to this significant period in history.
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