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A Little Extra Light This Winter at Your Local Library

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, Libraries NI is reminding people across Northern Ireland that a little extra light could help brighten their winter routine. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) lightboxes are available to borrow free of charge in all public libraries across Northern Ireland.

11 Nov 2026

Libraries NI Draft New Byelaws

The Board of Libraries NI met on 15 October 2026 and approved revised draft Byelaws. In line with the requirements of the Libraries Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 the revised draft Byelaws will be available for inspection at the Chief Executive’s Office, for a period of four weeks between 13 November 2026 and 11 December 2026.

09 Nov 2026

Libraries NI invites the public to open up conversations about death, dying and grief

Running from Monday 16 to Friday 20 November 2026, Let’s Talk About… Death, Dying and Grief will bring together talks, workshops and storytelling events in libraries and online, looking at the subject through history, culture, folklore, creativity and lived experience.

27 Oct 2026

Libraries NI asks Customers to Have Their Say

Libraries NI is encouraging customers, communities and stakeholders to take part in the Department for Communities consultation on a new Policy for Public Libraries.

16 Oct 2026

Libraries NI invites facilitators and practitioners to register for future opportunities

Libraries NI is inviting experienced facilitators, creative practitioners and subject specialists from across Northern Ireland to register their interest in delivering future events and activities in public libraries.

15 Oct 2026

Gulliver’s Travels exhibition comes to Belfast Central Library

Libraries NI is inviting visitors to Belfast Central Library to discover the remarkable history of one of literature’s most enduring works as the British Library’s exhibition exploring Gulliver’s Travels comes to Belfast.

14 Oct 2026

Libraries across Northern Ireland get ready for a packed Book Week NI

Libraries across Northern Ireland are preparing for a week of books, writers, conversations and activities as Book Week NI returns from 19–25 October 2026.

14 Oct 2026

Libraries NI Highlights the Power of Free Access to Reading and Learning

Libraries NI is marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October by highlighting the role of public libraries in ensuring every child has access to books, reading and opportunities to learn, regardless of their family's circumstances.

13 Oct 2026