Linen Hall Library
 
Linen Hall Library  

Linen Hall Library

The Linen Hall Library is a truly unique institution. Founded in 1788, it is the oldest library in Belfast and the last subscribing library in Ireland. It is renowned for its unparalleled Irish and Local Studies Collection, ranging from comprehensive holdings of Early Belfast and Ulster printed books to the 250,000 items in the NI Political Collection, the definitive archive of the recent troubles.

Linen Hall Library announces the 2010 Michael McLaverty Short Story competition
Prize is £2,000 and the writer’s work published by the Library. You must have been born in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland and be over 18. Click HERE for details.

 
Storytime - Readings for Children What's On
Storytime - Readings for Children
BOOK SALE
Reading Group: A Far Cry From Kensington, by Muriel Spark
The Great Yeats!
The Great Yeats!
 
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February Events at the Linen Hall
Launch of Michael McLaverty Short Story Award 2010
McLaverty Short Story Award 2010 - Entry Guidelines
January Events at the Linen Hall
LIBRARY CLOSURES 2010
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