Library Events July and August 2018

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1 Big Summer Read 2018 Sea to Shore Library Events July and August 2018

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3 Big Summer Read 2018 Sea to Shore Ahoy there Welcome to the Big Summer Read 2018 Libraries NI is delighted to present the Big Summer Read 2018, the annual children s reading event for everyone aged 15 years and under. During July and August there will be a programme of events and fun activities in libraries across Northern Ireland highlighting all aspects of coastal life. With such a vast and varied programme there will be something for all ages. Events will include fascinating talks and workshops promoting stories about our rugged coastline, the launch of the beautiful new picture book Molly and the Stormy Sea by Malachy Doyle illustrated by Andrew Whitson, safety at sea talks by the RNLI, storytelling and craft sessions and much more. If you are a Libraries NI member why not enter the Great Lighthouses of Ireland colouring competition to win a family break at one of the lightkeepers cottages at St John s Point Lighthouse in County Down? You can also complete the Lighthouse Quiz to get free child entry to Rathlin West Light, County Antrim, Fanad Head Lighthouse, County Donegal or Valentia Island Lighthouse, County Kerry. By taking part in the Big Summer Read, children will be entered into a free draw for a family pass to either the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum or the Ulster American Folk Park. For further information about our biggest ever programme of summer events and workshops please visit or check out our Twitter and Facebook pages for updates. Children aged 11 and under must be accompanied by a parent/carer at all events. Booking is essential for most events. Contact details for all libraries are at the back of this brochure. 1

4 Contents 1 Introduction 3 Win a family break. Great Lighthouses of Ireland colouring competition 4 Quiz for free entry to a lighthouse 5 The Shining Light, Ships and Slipways Storytelling Tour 6 Draw for a free entry to Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra or Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh 7 Storytimes 8-12 Storytimes and Craft 13 Arts and Creativity Special Events Library contact details for booking 2

5 Great Lighthouse Competition WIN A FREE FAMILY BREAK St John s Point Lighthouse, County Down Take part in a coastal colouring competition to win a free family break at one of the lightkeepers cottages at St John s Point Lighthouse, County Down. Entrants must be children who are Libraries NI members and who are taking part in the Libraries NI Big Summer Read This amazing prize is for two adults and two children for two nights and is subject to availability at the time of booking (excludes bank holidays). Full list of terms and conditions available at: stories/big-summer-readcolouring-competition/ 3

6 Have you ever visited a lighthouse? FREE CHILD ENTRY Lighthouses have acted as beacons of light for hundreds of years, guiding sailors and fishermen along our rocky coastline. All children who complete the Great Lighthouse Quiz will get free entry to one of the lighthouses below when accompanied by one fee paying adult (one child per paying adult). Rathlin West Light, County Antrim Fanad Head, County Donegal Valentia Island, County Kerry All you have to do is answer 10 easy questions, get your quiz sheet stamped at your local library or mobile library and you re on your way. The Great Lighthouse Quiz sheet is available in every library and mobile library across Northern Ireland or may be downloaded at: or Valentia Island Lighthouse 4

7 The Shining Light, Ships and Slipways Storytelling Tour BOOK A FREE TOUR Saturday 18 August from 11:00am to 4:00pm Join us for an interactive family friendly storytelling tour, where guests will visit SS Nomadic, the last remaining White Star Line ship in the world. Venture then on foot down the Titanic slipways where the world s most famous ship was built and launched, to the Great Light, one of the largest lighthouse optics of its kind ever built in the world. The storytelling tour will then bring everyone for refreshments and a short tour on board HMS Caroline, a unique survivor of the Battle of Jutland during the First World War. You will also be transported from HMS Caroline in style on board the Wee Tram, which is based on the tram cars that ran through the shipyard in Titanic s day. This is a unique opportunity for Big Summer Read participants and their families to spend time exploring Titanic Quarter and listening to stories of our industrial giants. Discover how these Giants have played a huge role in TQ s maritime history, and the one thing that links them all. Meeting point - SS Nomadic, Hamilton Dock (just opposite Titanic Belfast) Times - tours at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm. Booking essential There are 25 spaces per tour. Please contact Natasha at: e: Natasha.mackay@titanic-foundation.org For further information visit: / TQEventsBelfast 5

8 National Museums NI WIN A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT Be in with a chance to win a great family day out. National Museums NI has partnered with Libraries NI on this year s Big Summer Read. Museums are all about storytelling where children can stretch their imagination and be transported to another world. So this year every child who takes part in the Big Summer Read will be entered into a prize draw to win a fantastic day out. 100 Big Summer Readers will be chosen at random to win a family pass for entry into either the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra or Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh. For full terms and conditions including details of how and when winners will be notified please visit: terms-and-conditions.aspx 6

9 Storytimes Come along to your local library and enjoy listening to stories inspired by life at the seaside and adventures on the big blue sea. Booking essential For children aged 4-8 Antrim Wednesday 1 August 11:30am - 12:15pm Thursday 23 August 11:30am - 12:15pm Ardoyne Saturday 18 August 10:00am - 10:30am Ballycastle Friday 10 August 2:30pm - 3:30pm Bessbrook Tuesday 3 July 2:15pm - 3:00pm Chichester Saturday 7 July 11:30am - 12 noon Colin Glen Tuesday 24 July 2:00pm - 3:00pm Comber Monday 2 July 2:30pm - 3:15pm Monday 20 August 2:30pm - 3:15pm Crumlin Tuesday 3 July 11:00am - 12 noon Donaghadee Friday 3 August 3:00pm - 3:45pm Downpatrick Saturday 21 July 2:30pm - 3:00pm Dundonald Monday 20 August 2:15pm - 2:45pm Falls Road Monday 2 July 11:00am - 12 noon Monday 28 July 11:00am - 12 noon Monday 13 August 11:00am - 12 noon Saturday 25 August 11:00am - 12 noon Finaghy Tuesday 3 July 2:30pm - 3:00pm Tuesday 7 August 2:30pm - 3:00pm Lisburn Road Wednesday 4 July 4:00pm - 4:30pm Wednesday 29 August 4:00pm - 4:30pm Moira Saturday 21 July 11:00am -11:30am Newtownards Thursday 19 July 11:00am - 11:30am Ormeau Road Tuesday 10 July 3:30pm - 4:00pm Tuesday 7 August 3:30pm - 4:00pm Portadown Wednesday 8 August 3:45pm - 4:15pm 7

10 Storytime and Craft Come along to your local library and enjoy listening to stories inspired by life at the seaside and adventures on the big blue sea. After your stories have fun taking part in easy coastal crafts. Booking essential For children aged 4-8 Antrim Wednesday 15 August 2:30pm - 3:30pm Ardoyne Thursday 16 August 12 noon - 1:00pm Armagh Monday 2 July 11:15am - 12 noon Thursday 26 July 11:30am - 12:15pm Tuesday 14 August 2:30pm - 3:15pm Ballyclare Thursday 5 July 2:00pm - 3:00pm Friday 27 July 11:00am - 12 noon Wednesday 15 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ballyhackamore Saturday 7 July 10:30am - 12 noon Saturday 4 August 10:30am - 12 noon Friday 24 August 3:30pm - 4:15pm Ballymena Central Thursday 5 July 11:00am - 12 noon Monday 23 July 11:00am - 12 noon Saturday 4 August 11:00am - 12 noon Wednesday 15 August 2:30pm - 3:30pm Ballymoney Monday 9 July 2:30pm - 3:30pm Saturday 4 August 11:00am - 12 noon Monday 20 August 2:30pm - 3:30pm Ballynahinch Tuesday 3 July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesday 8 August 11:00am - 12 noon Banbridge Every Saturday in 10:00am - 10:45am July and August Bangor Carnegie Wednesday 25 July 11:00am - 12 noon Tuesday 14 August 11:00am - 12 noon Belfast Central Wednesday 4 July 2:30pm - 3:30pm Saturday 21 July 2:30pm - 3:30pm Saturday 18 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Broughshane Tuesday 24 July 2:30pm - 3:30pm Tuesday 14 August 2:30pm - 3:30pm 8

11 Brownlow Tuesday 17 July 2:30pm - 3:30pm Tuesday 14 August 2:30pm - 3:30pm Carnlough Thursday 5 July 2:00pm - 2:45pm Thursday 2 August 2:00pm - 2:45pm Carrickfergus Thursday 5 July 11:00am - 11:45am Tuesday 24 July 3:30pm - 4:15pm Tuesday 14 August 3:30pm - 4:15pm Carryduff Monday 2 July 3:00pm - 3:45pm Monday 6 August 3:00pm - 3:45pm Castlederg Wednesday 4 July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Friday 17 August 2:30pm - 4:00pm Castlewellan Tuesday 3 July 11:00am - 12:30pm Tuesday 14 August 11:00am - 12:30pm Cloughfern Tuesday 3 July 2:30pm - 3:30pm Tuesday 7 August 2:30pm - 3:30pm Coalisland Monday 9 July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday 26 July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Colin Glen Thursday 23 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Cregagh Wednesday 4 July 3:15pm - 4:00pm Wednesday 15 August 3:15pm - 4:00pm Creggan Monday 2 July 2:00pm - 3:15pm Monday 9 July 2:00pm - 3:15pm Crumlin Friday 3 August 11:00am - 12 noon Downpatrick Saturday 11 August 2:30pm - 3:15pm Draperstown Tuesday 10 July 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tuesday 14 August 3:30pm - 4:30pm Dungiven Monday 9 July 11:15am - 12:30pm Friday 24 August 11:15am - 12:30pm Enniskillen Friday 20 July 3:30pm - 4:30pm Friday 17 August 3:30pm - 4:30pm 9

12 Finaghy Tuesday 31 July 2:30pm - 3:30pm Tuesday 21 August 2:30pm - 3:30pm Fintona Wednesday 4 July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Garvagh Thursday 5 July 12 noon - 1:00pm Thursday 23 August 12 noon - 1:00pm Glengormley Friday 6 July 2:00pm - 3:00pm Friday 10 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Greenisland Tuesday 3 July 2:30pm - 3:30pm Monday 6 August 2:30pm - 3:30pm Grove Thursday 9 August 3:30pm - 4:30pm Thursday 16 August 3:30pm - 4:30pm Thursday 23 August 3:30pm - 4:30pm Thursday 30 August 3:30pm - 4:30pm Holywood Arches Tuesday 31 July 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tuesday 7 August 3:30pm - 4:30pm Holywood Wednesday 25 July 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 22 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Keady Wednesday 4 July 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday 8 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kells and Connor Tuesday 31 July 11:00am - 12 noon Kilkeel Wednesday 4 July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday 25 July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday 8 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kilrea Tuesday 3 July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesday 21 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm Larne Every Tuesday 3:00pm - 4:00pm in July and August Every Saturday 11:00am - 12 noon in July and August Limavady Saturday 7 July 1:30pm - 3:00pm Saturday 25 August 1:30pm - 3:00pm Lisburn City Saturday 7 July 10:00am - 11:00am Friday 27 July 3:30pm - 4:30pm 10

13 Lisburn Road Wednesday 1 August 4:00pm - 5:00pm Lurgan Saturday 21 July 2:30pm - 3:30pm Tuesday 14 August 2:30pm - 3:30pm Magherafelt Thursday 5 July 11:00am - 12:15pm Thursday 9 August 11:00am - 12:15pm Moira Tuesday 7 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Newcastle Tuesday 31July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesday 14 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm Newry City Saturday 28 July 2:30pm - 3:30pm Saturday 18 August 2:30pm - 3:30pm Newtownards Thursday 30 August 3:00pm - 3:45pm Newtownbreda Saturday 21 July 11:00am - 1:00pm Saturday 11 August 11:00am - 1:00pm Ormeau Road Tuesday 24 July 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tuesday 21 August 3:30pm - 4:30pm Portadown Saturday 28 July 11:00am - 12 noon Portglenone Thursday 26 July 11:00am - 12 noon Thursday 23 August 11:00am - 12 noon Portstewart Wednesday 4 July 11:00am - 12 noon Monday 6 August 11:00am - 12 noon Randalstown Friday 6 July 11:00am - 12 noon Friday 24 August 11:00am - 12 noon Rathcoole Wednesday 4 July 2:00pm - 3:00pm Rathfriland Wednesday 18 July 11:00am - 12 noon Friday 17 August 11:00am - 12 noon Saintfield Tuesday 7 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Shankill Friday 27 July 3:15pm - 4:15pm Friday 10 August 3:15pm - 4:15pm Friday 24 August 3:15pm - 4:15pm 11

14 Shantallow Tuesday 24 July 1:30pm - 2:30pm Tuesday 31 July 1:30pm - 2:30pm Strathfoyle Thursday 19 July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday 26 July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday 2 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday 9 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm Suffolk Thursday 19 July 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday 1 August 11:00am - 12 noon Tuesday 21 August 11:00am - 12 noon Tandragee Thursday 19 July 2:00pm - 3:00pm Saturday 28 July 11:00am - 12 noon Wednesday 8 August 11:00am - 12 noon Tuesday 28 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm Warrenpoint Thursday 5 July 2:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 26 July 2:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 2 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 9 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 16 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 23 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday 30 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm Waterside Tuesday 17 July 10:30am - 12 noon Tuesday 24 July 10:30am - 12 noon Tuesday 7 August 10:30am - 12 noon Tuesday 21 August 10:30am - 12 noon Whitehead Wednesday 22 August 3:00pm - 4:30pm Whiterock Thursday 9 August 2:30pm - 3:30pm Woodstock Wednesday 4 July 11:00am - 12 noon 12

15 Arts and Creativity Banbridge Seascape Art Event Thursday 5 July from 11:00am - 12:30pm Join us for a special art themed event. Local artists visit the library to inspire everyone attending to create their own masterpieces. Booking essential Family event Newry City Ink Blot Kids Summer Creative Writing Club Every Wednesday in July and August from 2:00pm - 3:00pm Join our creative writing group for special Sea to Shore sessions over the summer. Booking essential For ages 7-10 Rocking Rock Pools Thursday 9 August from 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children are invited to discover the wonderful world of rock pools using the imacs. Booking essential For ages 9-12 Colin Glen Mr Hullabaloo s Summer Fun Puppet Show Friday 3 August from 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hear tales of pirates and mermaids with Mr Hullabaloo, Jingles the Jester and Bobbin the Bear. Booking essential For ages 3-6 Kilkeel Book Launch of Molly and the Stormy Sea Saturday 7 July from 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kilkeel Library is delighted to launch the beautiful new picture book Molly and the Stormy Sea by Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Andrew Whitson. Booking essential For ages 7 and over 13

16 Think 999 Coastguard with HM Coastguard A fun and interactive session when you will learn about water safety around the coast and inland waterways. Booking essential Family event - for ages 5 and over Ballycastle Monday 23 July 11:00am - 12 noon Brownlow Tuesday 24 July 2:00pm - 3:00pm Loughs Agency Riverwatch Touch Tank Show and Tell Riverwatch Aquarium will be bringing creatures usually found at the sea shore to the library for a show and tell to all ages. Come along and meet some crabs, lobsters and starfish and learn about the variety of life found in our oceans and along our shores. Booking essential Family event - for ages 5 and over Creggan Wednesday 15 August 2:00pm - 2:40pm Newtownstewart Tuesday 7 August 2:00pm - 2:40pm Strabane Wednesday 1 August 2:00pm - 2:40pm Waterside Thursday 23 August 11:00am - 11:40am Nerve Centre Armagh Creating Comic Books (AmmA Centre) Thursday 5 July from 11:00am - 2:00pm Children will have the chance to create their own story and artwork to produce a digital comic. Booking essential For ages 6-10 Belfast Central Animation Workshop Wednesday 1 August from 11:00am - 1:00pm Children will learn how animation works and create their own amazing animations based around the theme of sea to shore. Booking essential For ages

17 Derry Central Animation Workshop Wednesday 1 August from 11:00am - 1:00pm Children will learn how animation works and create their own amazing animations based around the theme of sea to shore. Booking essential For ages 6-10 Dungannon Exploring Sound Waves (AmmA Centre) Thursday 9 August from 11:00am - 1:00pm Investigating how we interpret the world around us through sound. Booking essential For ages 8-12 Finaghy Sounds of the Sea Friday 10 August from 11:00am - 1:00pm This workshop will allow children to explore the types of sounds found at sea and shore. Children will learn how to create and record their own sounds and use Garageband to create a soundscape. Booking essential For ages 8-12 Portadown Creating Comic Books (AmmA Centre) Tuesday 3 July from 11:00am - 2:00pm Children will have the chance to create their own story and artwork to produce a digital comic. Booking essential For ages 6-10 Shantallow Sounds of the Sea Tuesday 7 August from 2:00pm - 4:00pm This workshop will allow children to explore the types of sounds found at sea and shore. Children will learn how to create and record their own sounds and use Garageband to create a soundscape. Booking essential For ages

18 Ulster Wildlife Bangor Carnegie Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises Around our Coast Wednesday 1 August from 11:00am - 12 noon Join Ulster Wildlife s living seas officer as we explore the different types of whales, dolphins and porpoises found around our coastline. Booking essential Family event NI Science Festival Weird Life Underwater Northern Ireland Science Festival is holding special events with biologist and presenter Simon Watt for a tour of the tremendous wildlife we can find on the shore and in the depths. Admission Booking is via Booking essential Family event Bangor Carnegie Thursday 9 August 1:30pm - 2:30pm Carrickfergus Thursday 9 August 4:00pm - 5:00pm RNLI Stay Safe Enjoy a fun and interactive workshop delivered by the RNLI on sea, beach and inland water safety. Booking essential For ages 7 and over Ballynahinch Thursday 2 August 2:00pm - 2:45pm Bessbrook Friday 20 July 2:00pm - 2:45pm Castlederg Wednesday 18 July 11:00am - 11:45am Donaghadee Tuesday 31 July 2:00pm - 2:45pm 16

19 Larne Friday 3 August 11:00am - 11:45am Limavady Saturday 18 August 11:00am - 11:45am Lisnaskea Wednesday 18 July 11:00am - 11:45am Newcastle Tuesday 3 July 3:00pm - 3:45pm Portaferry Monday 13 August 3:00pm - 3:45pm Rathcoole Wednesday 8 August 2:00pm - 2:45pm Saintfield Thursday 5 July 2:00pm - 2:45pm Woodstock Wednesday 15 August 11:00am - 11:45am RSPB RSPB Seashore Sessions Come and meet the RSPB and help us to bring the Sea to Shore. Find out about seabirds and marine wildlife. Then have a go at creating your own special sea creature with materials which we will collect from outside the library. Booking essential For ages 7-12 Ballycastle Saturday 7 July 2:30pm - 3:30pm Cregagh Saturday 30 June 11:00am - 12 noon Portstewart Saturday 7 July 11:00am - 12 noon Seaside Minecraft Workshops Make your own Sea to Shore Minecraft ebook. Booking essential For ages 8-11 Ballyclare Wednesday 8 August 11:00am - 12:30pm Whitehead Tuesday 7 August 11:00am - 12:30pm 17

20 Story Camps with Liz Weir or Pat Ryan Storytelling Summer Camp A storytelling camp held over two days. Participants will listen to stories and learn some storytelling skills. Booking essential For ages 8-11 Ballyhackamore Monday 16 July 10:30am - 12:30pm - Tuesday 17 July Chichester Monday 9 July 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Tuesday 10 July Cookstown Monday 30 July 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Tuesday 31 July Dungiven Monday 30 July 10:30am - 12:30pm - Tuesday 31 July Holywood Monday 16 July 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Tuesday 17 July Lurgan Monday 2 July 10:30am - 12:30pm - Tuesday 3 July Special Storytelling Events Ballyhackamore Sea to Shore Storytime Friday 10 August from 2:30pm - 4:00pm In association with Eastside Arts Festival. Booking essential For ages 4-11 Bangor Carnegie Flash Mob Storytime in Ward Park Daily event in August (ad hoc weather permitting). In Ward Park in association with Bangor s Open House Festival. For ages

21 Carrickfergus Storytelling and Library Treasure Hunt Wednesday 22 August from 2:30pm - 3:15pm Booking essential For ages 4-12 Donaghadee Outdoor Storytime Monday 2 July from 2:00pm - 2:45pm Friday 20 July from 11:00am - 11:45am At The Play Park, The Parade, weather permitting Booking essential For ages 4-8 Dundonald Sea to Shore Storytime Friday 10 August from 10:30am - 12 noon In association with Eastside Arts Festival. Booking essential For ages 4-11 Holywood Arches Sea to Shore Storytime Friday 3 August from 2:30pm - 4:00pm In association with Eastside Arts Festival. Booking essential For ages 4-11 Rathlin Island Storytelling with Liz Weir Friday 17 August from 11:00am - 3:00pm various sessions Spectacular story-time sessions at Rathlin West Light with Liz Weir. Suffolk Irish Stories from Sea to Shore Monday 6 August from 4:30pm - 5:30pm Storytelling event in association with Féile an Phobail. Booking essential For ages

22 Tullycarnet Sea to Shore Storytime Monday 6 August from 2:30pm - 4:00pm In association with Eastside Arts Festival. Booking essential For ages 4-11 Warrenpoint Outdoor Storytime Thursday 19 July from 2:00pm 3:00pm By the steps of the sea on the front shore, weather permitting. Booking essential For ages 4-8 Woodstock Sea to Shore Storytime Friday 3 August from 10:30am - 12 noon In association with Eastside Arts Festival. Booking essential For ages 4-11 Talks Killyleagh Skart the Skiff Wednesday 25 July from 3:00pm - 4:00pm Join Killyleagh Coastal Rowing Club to view and hear about their community built skiff. Then try your hand at making your own paper skiff. Booking essential For ages 7-11 Wildlife in and around Strangford Lough Wednesday 15 August from 3:00pm - 4:00pm Join Judith Caldwell from the Strangford Lough and Lecale Wildlife Partnership to learn about the wildlife around Strangford Lough. Then get creative at the wildlife craft session. Booking essential For ages

23 Whitehead The Big Whitehead Wildlife Trail Friday 27 July from 2:00pm - 4:00pm Find out about native wildlife and habitats found along the Whitehead Coastal Route. Then go on a fun nature trail to the Beach Road Nature Reserve. In partnership with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Booking essential For ages 4 and over The Blackhead Lighthouse Saturday 28 July from 11:00am - 12:30pm Steve Diamond will fascinate his audience with tales of the Blackhead Lighthouse and the surrounding coastline. Booking essential For ages 8 and over The Blackhead Lighthouse Saturday 28 July from 2:00pm - 3:00pm Join local historian, Steve Diamond to find out about the history of the Blackhead Lighthouse and its role in history. Booking essential For adults Waterways Ireland Watery Tales and Mystical Stories Discover the magical world of waterway tales with Irish Storyteller Seamus McCanny. Fantastic stories of fishy tales and monster pike will capture the imagination of young and old. Booking essential For ages 7 and over Enniskillen Monday 2 July 2:00pm - 2:30pm Garvagh Thursday 19 July 2:00pm - 2:30pm Magherafelt Tuesday 31 July 11:30am - 12 noon Omagh Wednesday 4 July 2:00pm - 2:30pm 21

24 Reminiscence with Liz Weir and friends Adult Reminiscence Workshop Excursions on the train, bumper cars, helter skelters - what do you remember best about past summer holidays? Did the sun always shine? Did you go in for a paddle? Join Storyteller in Residence Liz Weir as she sparks memories of summer days long gone by. Booking essential Adult event Glengormley Tuesday 24 July 10:30am - 12 noon Newry City Tuesday 24 July 2:30pm - 4:00pm Strathfoyle Thursday 26 July 10:30am - 12 noon Irish Lights Exhibition Safety at Sea Through War and Upheaval This exciting new historical exhibition tells the story of how Irish Lights continued its mission to ensure safety at sea for all, even through the daunting events of the First World War and a nation-defining revolution. Bangor Carnegie Monday 2 July - Saturday 14 July Larne Omagh Saturday 21 July - Saturday 4 August Saturday 12 August - Saturday 31 August Waterways Ireland Family Exhibition A Journey of Discovery: Lucas and Lottie s Waterways Adventures Join Lucas and Lottie on their adventures as they explore inland waterways, including beautiful landscapes and wildlife wonders. Falls Road Suffolk Banbridge Monday 2 July - Saturday 14 July Saturday 21 July - Saturday 4 August Saturday 12 August - Saturday 31 August 22

25 Library contact details - please contact for booking Antrim t: e: antrim.library@librariesni.org.uk Ardoyne t: e: ardoyne.library@librariesni.org.uk Armagh t: e: armagh.library@librariesni.org.uk Ballycastle t: e: ballycastle.library@librariesni.org.uk Ballyclare t: e: ballyclare.library@librariesni.org.uk Ballyhackamore t: e: ballyhackamore.library@librariesni.org.uk Ballymena Central t: e: ballymena.library@librariesni.org.uk Ballymoney t: e: ballymoney.library@librariesni.org.uk Ballynahinch t: e: ballynahinch.library@librariesni.org.uk Banbridge t: e: banbridge.library@librariesni.org.uk Bangor Carnegie t: e: bangorcarnegie.library@librariesni.org.uk Belfast Central t: e: belfast.central@librariesni.org.uk Bessbrook t: e: bessbrook.library@librariesni.org.uk Broughshane t: e: broughshane.library@librariesni.org.uk Brownlow t: e: brownlow.library@librariesni.org.uk Carnlough t: e: carnlough.library@librariesni.org.uk Carrickfergus t: e: carrickfergus.library@librariesni.org.uk Carryduff t: e: carryduff.library@librariesni.org.uk Castlederg t: e: castlederg.library@librariesni.org.uk Castlewellan t: e: castlewellan.library@librariesni.org.uk Chichester t: e: chichester.library@librariesni.org.uk Cloughfern t: e: cloughfern.library@librariesni.org.uk Coalisland t: e: coalisland.library@librariesni.org.uk Coleraine t: e: coleraine.library@librariesni.org.uk Colin Glen t: e: colinglen.library@librariesni.org.uk Comber t: e: comber.library@librariesni.org.uk Cookstown t: e: cookstown.library@librariesni.org.uk Cregagh t: e: cregagh.library@librariesni.org.uk Creggan t: e: creggan.library@librariesni.org.uk Crossmaglen t: e: crossmaglen.library@librariesni.org.uk Crumlin t: e: crumlin.library@librariesni.org.uk 23

26 Cushendall t: e: Derry Central t: e: Donaghadee t: e: Downpatrick t: e: Draperstown t: e: Dromore t: e: Dundonald t: e: Dungannon t: e: Dungiven t: e: Enniskillen t: e: Falls Road t: e: Finaghy t: e: Fintona t: e: Fivemiletown t: e: Garvagh t: e: Glengormley t: e: Greenisland t: e: Greystone t: e: Grove t: e: Holywood Arches t: e: Holywood t: e: Irvinestown t: e: Keady t: e: Kells and Connor t: e: Kilkeel t: e: Killyleagh t: e: Kilrea t: e: Larne t: e: Limavady t: e: Lisburn City t: e: Lisburn Road t: e: Lisnaskea t: e: Lurgan t: e: 24

27 Maghera t: e: Magherafelt t: e: Moira t: e: Newcastle t: e: Newry City t: e: Newtownards t: e: Newtownbreda t: e: Newtownstewart t: e: Ormeau Road t: e: Omagh t: e: Portadown t: e: Portaferry t: e: Portglenone t: e: Portrush t: e: Portstewart t: e: Randalstown t: e: Rathcoole t: e: Rathfriland t: e: Richhill t: e: Saintfield t: e: Shankill t: e: Shantallow t: e: Strabane t: e: Strathfoyle t: e: Suffolk t: e: Tandragee t: e: Tullycarnet t: e: Warrenpoint t: e: Waterside t: e: Whitehead t: e: Whiterock t: e: Woodstock t: e: 25

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