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Whitehead Library reopens its doors

People in Whitehead have been waiting to hear when the library (Edward Road) is reopening its doors and a spokesperson from Libraries NI has confirmed that the library will reopen on Tuesday 23rd March at 10am, having undergone a huge extension and refurbishment work.

Libraries NI to Welcome Brian Moses

Renowned Children’s poet Brian Moses will visit 3 libraries in Northern Ireland during March to perform a poetry and percussion show.

Libraries NI launch 'All Our Saturdays' in Larne Library

A new exhibition that has been created by Libraries NI to celebrate sporting excellence in Northern Ireland will be launched in Larne Library on Friday 26 February at 3pm.

Harryville Kids enjoy Library Project

Children from Harryville Primary School are taking part in a Reading Is Fundamental, UK (RIF) project in partnership with Ballymena Central Library (Pat’s Brae).

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Shantallow Library

Start your St Patrick’s Day celebrations at Shantallow Library on Tuesday 16th March from 12.45pm – 2.45pm, with an afternoon of music, song, dance and drama.

Strabane Library marks International Women’s Day

Libraries NI is hosting a photographic exhibition, entitled “Home Places - A portrait of ten women who have come from other parts of the world to make their home in Northern Ireland” in a number of libraries throughout Northern Ireland.

Invitation to History Talks in Greenisland Library

Libraries NI is delighted that Greenisland Library (17 Glassillan Grove) is hosting a series of history talks by local experts from the Greenisland Local History Group.

EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Libraries NI is currently consulting with the public on the proposals in the strategic review of public library services in Greater Belfast.

Meeting the demands for a modern public library service

At its meeting yesterday the Board of Libraries NI agreed to undertake a public consultation exercise on the organisation’s vision for the public library service in the Greater Belfast Area.

All Our Saturdays Launch

Sports and Culture Minister and Lord Sebastian Coe have launched ‘All Our Saturdays’, a new exhibition created by Libraries NI to celebrate sporting excellence in Northern Ireland.

Genealogy for the over 50s – A Family History Course for Beginners at Lisburn City Library

Thinking of making your New Year Resolutions? If you are over 50 and interested in researching your family history, why not contact staff at Lisburn City Library to enrol for this informative course. Participants will attend a total of 10 sessions designed for those starting out on their family history research.

Libraries mark International Women’s Day

Libraries NI is hosting a photographic exhibition, entitled “Home Places - A portrait of ten women who have come from other parts of the world to make their home in Northern Ireland” in a number of libraries throughout Northern Ireland.

Learn to play Bridge & Chess with Ballycastle Library

Ballycastle Library (5 Leyland Road, tel. 028 2076 2566) is about to restart its beginners’ bridge and chess lessons, so don’t miss out!

Launch of Tullycarnet Yarnspinners new 2009/10 programme

The popular Tullycarnet Yarnspinners will launch their new season’s brochure in Tullycarnet Library at 11.00 am on Thursday 3 September.

Calling all teenagers! Do you like to read? Do you like to chat?

Libraries NI invites you to Coleraine Library’s (Queen Street, 028 7034 2561) Teenage Reading Group which meets on the first Thursday of every month 4.00pm – 4.45pm. Next meeting is on Thursday 3rd September and we’d love to see you there – new members are always welcome!

Bug hotels open at Omagh Library as Libraries NI help the environment

Children and staff at Omagh Library constructed not one but two hotels for our mini-beast friends as part of Green Balloon Week in July 2009.

Library history class goes to Gaol!

A history class which meets weekly in Greenisland Library (17 Glassillan Grove, tel. 9086 5419) took on a more active role when they participated in a visit to Crumlin Road Gaol, organised by Carrickfergus and District Historical Society, on Wednesday 22 July. The class, which is currently studying the Civil Rights period of Northern Ireland’s history (1968-1974) with tutor Karen McCartney of the Ulster Peoples College, found the tour round this famous landmark very relevant to their studies.

Local Schools Showcase Artwork in Belfast Central Library

Libraries NI will exhibit a selection of artwork submitted by Belfast school children from 24th – 25th July as part of London 2012 Open Weekend, supported by BP – a series of events across the country enabling access to excellence in the arts, culture and sport and celebrating three years to go until the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Share your love of books with Larne Library’s Reading Group

Do you enjoy reading and would love to share your opinions with others? Libraries NI welcomes you to join Larne Library’s (36 Pound Street, tel. 028 2827 7047)

Big Lottery Fund helping “Health in Mind” to improve lives!

Tens of thousands of people affected by, or at risk of, mental illness throughout Northern Ireland have a greater chance of improving their quality of life thanks to funding from the Big Lottery Fund.

News, Magic and Fun with Libraries NI

Libraries NI, in partnership with W5, will be holding a series of free events during the next 8 weeks to introduce children to the magic of science.

News, Unlock the key to the past with help from Libraries NI

Libraries NI has made an important addition to the Online Library menu that will open the door to a world of information for those who have an interest in family history.

News, Ancestry Library Edition Workshops, Lisburn

On Saturday 16th May 2009 Lisburn City library will be hosting free workshops introducing the Ancestry Library Edition. This exciting resource is now available free from the Libraries NI network to library members and is ideal for researching family and social history, permitting online access to more than 5 billion names in over 4,000 collections, and covering 1300 to the present. It is a developing website with new material being added on a regular basis.

News, Ancestry Library Edition Workshops

On Tuesday 12th May 2009 Newcastle library will be hosting free workshops introducing the Ancestry Library Edition. This exciting resource is now available free from the Libraries NI network to library members and is ideal for researching family and social history, permitting online access to more than 5 billion names in over 4,000 collections, and covering 1300 to the present. It is a developing website with new material being added on a regular basis.

News, Ancestry Library Edition Workshops

On Tuesday 9th June 2009 Holywood library will be hosting free workshops introducing the Ancestry Library Edition. This exciting resource is now available free from the Libraries NI network to library members and is ideal for researching family and social history, permitting online access to more than 5 billion names in over 4,000 collections, and covering 1300 to the present.

News, Campbell officially launches a new era in libraries

Culture Minister Gregory Campbell today officially launched Libraries NI, the new Northern Ireland Library Authority which will deliver a single unified and integrated library service.

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Press Release, New resource for our migrant neighbours

Have you recently moved to live and work in Northern Ireland? Would you like help in settling in your new home? Then your local library can help!

Press Release, Northern Ireland Authority Byelaws

MADE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 7 OF THE LIBRARIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008. 1. In these Byelaws, unless the context otherwise requires (a) ‘the Act’ means the Libraries Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. (b) ‘the Authority’ means the Northern Ireland Library Authority established by Section 1 of the Act

Press Release, Calling all Junior Bookworms!

A new Junior Reading Group is starting in Glengormley Library for 2009 and will meet on the last Monday of every month from 4pm – 5pm.