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Belfast artist Farhad O'Neill displays exhibition in Belfast Central Library

Libraries NI is delighted to announce that a stunning exhibition of bas relief sculptures in bronze, by local artist Farhad O’Neill, will be on display in Belfast Central Library until 27 May.

12 Apr 2023

Killyleagh Library to launch Seed Library

Killyleagh Library invites you to come along on Wednesday 19 April from 6:00pm until 7:30pm for the launch its new Seed Library. The library is using repurposed card catalogue furniture to provide a seed lending library for customers. Gardeners are encouraged to borrow seeds from the library at planting time and then , at the end of the growing season, save seeds from the plants and return some of them to the library. The aim is to develop a cycle of ‘Borrow, Grow and Donate’.

29 Mar 2023

Ultimate Jungle Experience at Carryduff Library

Libraries NI is to offer the ultimate Jungle experience next week when the Amazon Jungle Show visits Carryduff Library on Saturday 8 April 2023 from 11:45am until 12:45pm.

27 Mar 2023

Renewing a Partnership for Rural People

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and Libraries NI have signed a memorandum of understanding to cement their partnership for another four years.

24 Mar 2023

Broth and Blether at Banbridge Library

Banbridge Library is to serve up soup, conversation and friendship with its new weekly event Broth and Blether happening every Wednesday from 12:30pm until 1:30pm.

21 Mar 2023

Lisburn City Library to reveal some of the history behind Old Blaris Burial Ground

Local history enthusiasts are invited to Lisburn City Library on Thursday 23 March from 6:30pm until 7:30pm, to hear a talk on the Old Blaris Burial Ground.

13 Mar 2023

Local History Talk with Tom Gribben in Dromore Library

Libraries NI is pleased to announce that local historian Tom Gribben will give a local history talk in Dromore Library on Tuesday 21 March from 6:30pm until 7:30pm.

13 Mar 2023

Local Poets Launch Books in Derry Central Library Ahead of World Poetry Day

Libraries NI is delighted to welcome local poets James King and Nina Quigley to Derry Central Library on Monday 20 March at 6:00pm, for a launch of their latest books, ‘Ticlish All Sorts’ and ‘Melancholia’.

09 Mar 2023