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.

CALLING ALL SHORT STORY WRITERS!
The Linen Hall library is searching for new Irish writing talent to enter the 2008 Michael McLaverty Short Story Award!  For further information and entry guidelines please c
lick HERE for further details.

 
Our Gift to the Future - Children’s Drama Workshops What's On
Our Gift to the Future - Children’s Drama Workshops
Birthday by Marcin Lobaczewski
Reading Group: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, by Paul Torday
Reading Group: The Sea, by John Banville
How to Become a Fossil
 
Linen Hall Services
Become a member today!
Borrow eight books at a time
Access to leading and unique collections
Discount on all products from coffee to fine prints
Daily newspapers and magazines
Reduced price tickets to events
Free internet access
 
Linen Hall Latest News Latest News
HOLIDAY CLOSURES 2008
NIPR - Launch of Publishing Guide
Hidden Connections Programme Continues
Hidden Connections Online
Launch of Michael McLaverty Short Story Award 2008
Free E-Bulletins

 
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