Find it Ireland

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Learn more about Belfast by attending the events shown below ....

Venue: Central Library, Royal Avenue

Tuesday 14th October 6.30pm Admission: Free. Booking required for this event.

A talk by Belfast's Lord Mayor and author Tom Hartley

Tom Hartley will be talking about his book ‘Written in Stone: The History of Belfast City Cemetery’. Tom is an acknowledged expert and organiser of the Belfast City Cemetery tour and his book tells the stories of the men and women who lie at rest there. Tom will discuss the architectural diversity of the various plots and tombs and will reveal personal details of those buried in the graveyard. This will be an interesting evening for anyone who is considering visiting the cemetery and for those who have an interest in Belfast.

Contact Julie Campbell Telephone 02890 509150

Thursday 16th October 6.30pm Admission: FREE Booking required for this event.

Visit Belfast Central Library for a ‘Glimpse behind the Scenes’ tour.

The visit will start in the coffee shop followed by a guided tour of the building which will last approximately one hour. On the tour you will appreciate the range of fine and rare books. You will be introduced to the wide range of important reference and heritage materials, see some of the library's twenty miles of shelving, discover the history of the library and gain an insight into how the library runs on a daily basis. In addition to the tour there is also an opportunity to see two special exhibitions. ‘The Nature of Natural History’ which showcases some of the Natural History Collection and ‘The History of the Library’ which highlights library life over the past 120 years.

Contact Julie Campbell Telephone 02890 509150

Monday 20th October 6.00pm-7.00pm Admission: FREE

Venue: Falls Road Library

A History of the Irish Language in Belfast – a talk by Aodan McPoilin.

This event is part of the centenary celebrations!

Contact Branch Manager - Anne Maxwell Telephone 028 9050 9212