Libraries NI retweeted
The Speaker hosted an event today to mark #bookweekni as Members shared their favourites and why reading is important @bbcnipress @LibrariesNI 📖
Don't make weekend plans just yet… #BookWeekNI has plenty left in it. 🤩
Saturday brings The Belfast Fairytale Family Bus Tour with Mel Carroll and more happening in libraries across Northern Ireland!
See what's happening this weekend 👉 orlo.uk/k7dby
Three books tell us quite a lot about someone's reading taste… 👀
Bernadette, District Manager for Mid and East Antrim, is next up for Last, Now, Next - Have a watch and then give us your three! 📚
1️⃣ LAST
2️⃣ NOW
3️⃣ NEXT
#BookWeekNI #LastNowNext
Books allow us to experience the pleasure of reading, opening up a world of fun, enjoyment and learning – think about joining a library:
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#BookWeekNI
LAST. NOW. NEXT. Three books. One reader. 📚
We're asking people across Libraries NI to tell us:
1️⃣ the last book they finished
2️⃣ what they're reading now
3️⃣ what they want to read next
First up is Libraries NI Chief Exectuvie Jim O’Hagan! 😄
#BookWeekNI #LastNowNext
Libraries NI retweeted
Read all about it… for Book Week 2026! Broadcasting House in Belfast marking the official start of this year’s celebrations in full colour. Much to talk about, take part in and enjoy across the BBC and in library spaces big and small… #bookweekni
#BookWeekNI starts today! 🤩
For the next seven days, libraries across Northern Ireland will be filled with books, writers, readers, conversations and activities.
There’s lots to experience – Check out our events on our website 👉 orlo.uk/eeSEJ
@BBCnireland
Libraries NI retweeted
It’s officially #BookWeekNI 2026! 📚
Why not head to your local library, pick up a new read and discover the joy of books today. 📖
#DFC #Delivering
@GordonLyons1
@BBCNIreland
@LibrariesNI
Libraries NI retweeted
First #BookweekNI event of the year @librariesni - the best Irish Books ever ( probably!) with #martindoyle
#tarawest @WednesdayErskin compered by #johnself Great chat!
Libraries NI retweeted
📚 Thanks to Dame @wmarybeard for chatting all things books with @williamcrawley today ahead of #BookWeekNI (19 Oct - 25 Oct). Listen out for the interview on Talkback on @bbcradioulster and @BBCSounds! @LibrariesNI

ALT A person standing in front of a large window overlooking a city skyline holds a decorative tree-shaped artwork. The artwork features a brown trunk and roots with dozens of brightly coloured book-shaped leaves in shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The person wears a bright pink jacket over a blue top, and a pair of glasses rests on their head.

ALT A person wearing a bright pink jacket and blue top sits at a table during an interview. Purple-framed glasses rest on the person's head. In the foreground, the back of another person's head and shoulders can be seen. A red microphone with the visible text “BBC News Northern Ireland” is positioned near the seated person, along with a handheld audio recorder on the table
Libraries NI retweeted
Help shape the next decade of policy for our public libraries. 📚
Minister @GordonLyons1 is calling for your views on his new Public Libraries Policy.
You have until 25 November 2026 to share your views. Follow the link in the thread below to have your say today!👇
#DFC #Delivering #Libraries
@LibrariesNI
📢 CUSTOMER NOTICE 📢
The Libraries NI website and Catalogue will be temporarily unavailable from 7:00am – 7:30am on Wednesday 7 October to facilitate updates; the Libraries NI App will also be affected.
Note that Libby will remain available during this period.
If you or someone you know needs period products, you can get them for free in libraries across Northern Ireland.
Further information is available at: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/fre…
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Libraries NI retweeted
📖 BBC Northern Ireland and @LibrariesNI opened a new chapter for Book Week 2026 (19-25 Oct) with a special launch event held in Belfast Central Library.
Read more ⬇️ tinyurl.com/58fpyadu
Author Ferdia Lennon joins the Bookcited! Podcast to discuss his acclaimed debut novel Glorious Exploits, a witty and deeply human tale set in ancient Syracuse, Sicily. 🎧 Listen here: orlo.uk/f6WVd
🎧 Book of the Month for the Online Book Club: Discover Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon, a funny, moving and unforgettable novel set in ancient Syracuse. Tune in to our latest Bookcited! podcast episode as we explore this acclaimed book!
👉 orlo.uk/pmpoj
From stand-up comedy to bestselling crime fiction, Ian Moore joins Jillian and Pete to discuss storytelling, suspense and finding inspiration in the French countryside.
Listen now 👉 orlo.uk/cqAdk
A centuries-old wall at the junction of Shankill Road and Tennent Street was in the process of being removed to make way for the new Stadium Cinema #OnThisDay in 1936 #ConnectWithHeritage
Take whatever you need when you need it – Free Period Products are available in your local library during library opening hours! ☺️
📍 Glengormley Library
Book Week NI is back! 🙌
Seven days. Libraries across Northern Ireland. And plenty of reasons to get reading. We’ll be revealing what’s happening very soon! 😄
For now, save the date: 19 – 25 October 2026 🗓️
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