WHAT'S ON AT THE LINEN HALL

PERFORMANCE

The Mary Ryan Blues Trio (2 Performances)

Mary Ryan is a gifted interpreter of traditional narrative song and Gospel Blues. She is accompanied by Roots singer & guitarist Mark Braidner and Ragtime pianist Simon Templeton. In January they will treat audiences to a selection of Robbie Burns songs as well as love songs in the Gaelic, Scots Gaelic and 'old time' Blues tradition. In Febuary the programme will feature traditional Irish and Scottish songs as well as Ragtime, Vaudeville & Gospel Blues Ballads.

Thursday 19 January 2012 at 6pm

 (Places Limited - Booking Recommended)

Thursday 9 February 2012 at 6pm

 (Places Limited - Booking Recommended)

LANGUAGE CLASSES

Classes run from 4.30-5.15pm

Post-Beginners' Irish with Niall MacLochlainn
Supported by the Ultach Trust

Every Friday, 20 January - 23 March 2012

EXHIBITION 

Unearthing Hidden Treasures

Featuring a contemporary account of the Battle of the Boyne in the London Gazette, 7–10 July 1690. This hitherto unknown material is the centrepiece of an exciting new look at Irish history and culture as we and our European neighbours experienced it.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

EXHIBITION

ART 4 U

Includes works by Ronnie Burton, Graham Catney, Lendrick Catney and Mary Hamill-Booth.

This Exhibition is part of the Linen Hall Library’s Local Art by Local Artists Series.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

EXHIBITION

Amra Choluim Chille Exhibition
In association with Foras na Gaeilge

The oldest dateable poem in Gaelic, Amra Choluim Chille (translated as ‘eulogy of Saint Columba’), was produced shortly after the death of Colm Cille in 597. This fascinating piece of Irish history is presented through a series of artistic interpretations including calligraphy by Donald Murray and paintings by award-winning artist Brian Ferron.

Through an interactive touch-screen ‘kiosk’ discover the story of Colm Cille, aka St Columba, the subject of the Amra.

(Foras na Gaeilge is the governing body of the Irish language. Website: www.gaeilge.ie)

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

CHILDREN'S STORY TIME

Once upon a time...

Our popular series of children's story times are a great introduction to the Library. Children hear some of the most popular stories in our collections, read by our Library staff. Sessions are suitable for 4 to 7 year olds, start promptly at 11am and run for about half an hour. Adults are welcome to browse the bookshelves or relax in our coffee shop.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

READING GROUP

The Handmaid's Tale - The Republic of Gilead offers Offred only one function: to breed. If she deviates, she will, like dissenters, be hanged at the wall or sent out to die slowly of radiation sickness. But even a repressive state cannot obliterate desire - neither Offred's nor that of the two men on which her future hangs...

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

The Reading Group meets on the last Thursday of each month, and all are welcome to come along and discuss the book chosen for that month.

EXHIBITION

Terry Bradley Exhibition

Born in Belfast in 1965 Bradley's early work was inspired by the 10 years he lived and worked in Dublin in the 80s and 90s. His recent Heroes and Villains collection depict the proud and rugged face of the men who built and worked in the famous sea ports of both Dublin and Belfast.

Terry's artistic style is dominated by bold, individual images of people and faces that have an innate sense of purpose and that exude charisma. Vibrant colours, purposeful brushwork and exuberant scenarios are the hallmarks of this work. His work now features in collections in London, America, Spain and New Zealand.

This Exhibition is part of the Linen Hall Library’s Local Art by Local Artists Series.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

BELFAST SOCIETY LECTURE 

Philip Henry and Edmund Gosse, Father and Son
By Dr Max Wright

These talks are organised by The Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society and held in the Linen Hall Library. The Society was founded in 1821 to promote knowledge in arts sciences.

Lectures take place at 6.30pm in the Linen Hall Library. They are free and non-members are welcome.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

PLEASE NOTE: The Annual General Meeting will take place prior to this lecture at 6pm.

LECTURE SERIES 

Dickens 2012 Celebrations

Dickens’ expert Leon Litvack and actresses Rosie Pelan and Brigid Bates give dramatic readings from selected Dickens’ novels.

 (Places Limited - Booking Recommended)

LECTURE SERIES

Dickens 2012 Celebrations

Dickens’ expert Leon Litvack and actresses Rosie Pelan and Brigid Bates give dramatic readings from selected Dickens’ novels.

 (Places Limited - Booking Recommended)

LECTURE SERIES

Dickens 2012 Celebrations

Dickens’ expert Leon Litvack and actresses Rosie Pelan and Brigid Bates give dramatic readings from selected Dickens’ novels.

 (Places Limited - Booking Recommended)

EXHIBITION

Titanic Belfast Connections

Marking the centenary of her tragic sinking, this exhibition of Titanic memorabilia focuses on the shipyard and the men who built her. Includes survivor Molly Brown’s trinket box, keys from the ship and items from the Library’s archives.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

CHILDREN'S STORY TIME

Alice in Wonderland Story Time & the Mad Hatter's Tea Party

This will be a special ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’. Eats and treats and a prize for best dressed Alice in Wonderland costume. This event is free of charge, but advance booking recommended.

Our popular series of children's story times are a great introduction to the Library. Children hear some of the most popular stories in our collections, read by our Library staff. Sessions are suitable for 4 to 7 year olds, start promptly at 11am and run for about half an hour. Adults are welcome to browse the bookshelves or relax in our coffee shop.

 (Places Limited - Booking Recommended)