Libraries NI Celebrates Creativity Month

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1 Libraries NI Celebrates Creativity Month March 2013 Creativity is contagious. Pass it on. Albert Einstein

2 Creativity Month is an initiative of the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure and is held annually to stimulate new thinking and new collaborations to help creative people, creative ideas and creative businesses to emerge and flourish. Libraries NI is delighted to be participating in Creativity Month for the third successive year. This year s programme is based on the theme of Creative Connections and will demonstrate the opportunities presented by the creative sector. Events include talks, demonstrations, exhibitions, craft sessions, drama workshops for children, author visits, storytelling evenings, fashion workshops, writing, music and much more. Our programme offers the opportunity to participate in what promises to be an exciting and varied programme of free events throughout March. We would like to invite people of all ages to celebrate this month and be inspired to think creatively. Libraries offer so much more than books, so I d like to encourage you to call into a library near you or go to the Libraries NI website at for more information. Irene Knox Chief Executive

3 Contents Art and Photography Fashion Business Innovation Creative Kids Music Writer-in-Residence Literature Storytelling Crafts Heritage

4 Art and Photography Photographic Exhibition 1 March - 13 April During library opening hours Belfast Central Library Photographic exhibition of winning entries from the Girls Brigade NI inaugural photographic competition for the Brigader section (14-18 year olds). t: e: belfastlending@librariesni.org.uk

5 Art and Photography Portrait Drawing with Bill Gatt Wednesday 6 March 10:00am 1:00pm Falls Road Library Develop your drawing skills under the personal guidance and demonstration of renowned professional artist Bill Gatt. This event will encourage and demonstrate many different approaches to visual language. Life model Clare Broome will be in costume. Art materials supplied. Booking essential. t: e: fallsroad.library@librariesni.org.uk

6 Art and Photography Photography Talk by Chris Fairclough Friday 22 March 10:30am Bangor Carnegie Library Chris Fairclough has worked in the field of photography for the past 30 years, travelling the world. He has mainly worked with educational publishers such as Franklin Watts, Wayland and Discovery Books. t: e: Portrait Painting on the ipad with Bill Gatt Saturday 23 March 10:00am 1:00pm Glengormley Library The workshop will demonstrate the techniques on the Apple ipad using the Inspire-pro App. The ipad output will be displayed on a screen with a running commentary and demonstration from renowned professional artist Bill Gatt. ipads will be provided for the workshop. This event is suitable for 16+years. Booking essential. t: e: glengormley.library@librariesni.org.uk

7 Fashion Style It Up-Fashion Revamp Friday 8 March 11:00am 1:00pm Enniskillen Library t: e: enniskillen.library@librariesni.org.uk Wednesday 20 March 10:00am 12:00pm Rathcoole Library t: e: rathcoole.library@librariesni.org.uk Monday 11 March 11:00am 1:00pm Dundonald Library t: e: dundonald.library@librariesni.org.uk Wednesday 27 March 3:00pm 5:00pm Dungiven Library t: e: dungiven.library@librariesni.org.uk Learn how to give your clothes a new lease of life. Bring along an unloved item of clothing and turn it into a unique piece of up-cycled fashion. Booking is essential as places are limited.

8 Fashion Chic Recaptured Friday 22 March Doors open 6:30pm Show starts 7:15pm Belfast Central Library This is your chance to see the work of young emerging fashion designers showcasing their work in one of Belfast s finest Victorian buildings. More than a catwalk show. Booking essential. t: e: belfastlending@librariesni.org.uk

9 In the library I was able to transform my mind, which in turn transformed my life. Your library ticket is the only ticket that can take you anywhere you want. Sid Peacock - Musician

10 Business Innovation Creating Your Own Success Story Thursday 7 March 6:30pm Cookstown Library Tracy Dempsey is a coach, trainer, writer, speaker and musician. Tracy works with a vast range of individuals and organisations, helping them to unlock their creativity, overcome challenges and create personal success in their life and work. t: e: cookstown.library@librariesni.org.uk

11 Business Innovation Creating a Stir Thursday 7 March 2:30pm Ballyhackamore Library SD Bell has been selling tea and coffee in Belfast for 125 years. Enjoy afternoon tea in Ballyhackamore Library and listen to Robert Bell tell the story of this successful family business. t: e: ballyhackamore.library@librariesni.org.uk Beyond the Farm Thursday 21 March 8:00pm Newry City Library Phil Brown, recently featured on BBC One s The Farm Fixer, will talk about how he has successfully diversified from traditional farming to bring a unique rural experience to adults and children alike. Booking advisable. t: e: newrycity.library@librariesni.org.uk

12 Creative Kids The Elves and the Shoemaker Sunday 3 March 2:00pm Coleraine Library Banyan Theatre Company presents The Elves and the Shoemaker. This wonderful show is suitable for children aged 4 and over. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential t: e: coleraine.library@librariesni.org.uk The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Wednesday 6 March 9:45am - 12:15pm Holywood Library t: e: holywood.library@librariesni.org.uk Thursday 7 March 9:45am - 12:15pm Ormeau Library t: e: ormeauroad.library@librariesni.org.uk Children s author and illustrator Paul Howard will hold a workshop based on his artwork for The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson, one of the bestselling picture books of all time. Also at the event Janet Wilson and Catherine Gleave from the RSPB will give a talk on Exploring the Life of Owls. By invitation only.

13 Creative Kids Drama Workshop For Children Saturday 9 March 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ballymena Central Library t: e: ballymena.library@librariesni.org.uk Saturday 30 March 11:00am - 12:00pm Suffolk Library t: e: suffolk.library@librariesni.org.uk This workshop will bring books to life and launch children into a world of make believe where their imagination plays the leading role. Suitable for ages 3-7 years. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Cahoots NI Children s Theatre Saturday 16 March 1:30pm and 3:30pm Omagh Library Egg is all about magic and music and an egg. The delightful story unfolds on a tiny, rustic set, exquisitely constructed out of twigs, feathers and shell. Join these madcap birds on an adventure of a lifetime as they grapple with growing up and giving in to their natural instincts to take flight. This event is suitable for children aged 4+ years. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. t: e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk Booking essential as places are limited.

14 Creative Kids Making A Book - The World of Children s Information Books Friday 22 March 1:15pm - 2:30pm Holywood Arches Library Leading children s information book author/photographer Chris Fairclough will take local schoolchildren on a journey through the making of a book, drawing from his own travels and experiences. By invitation only. t: e: holywoodarches.library@librariesni.org.uk Making A Book with Chris Fairclough Saturday 23 March 11:00am - 3:00pm Colin Glen Library A lively workshop during which participants will make a book under the guidance of leading children s information book author/photographer Chris Fairclough. Chris has worked with the country s leading information book publishers on hundreds of books for children and adults. Basic computer skills required. Event suitable for children aged 9-12 years. Please bring a packed lunch. Booking essential as places are limited. t: e: colinglen.library@librariesni.org.uk

15 Music Mic It Happen Saturday 23 March 2:00pm pm Derry Central Library Open Mic event for all budding musicians. Paddy Nash will host this innovative event which provides a platform for those wishing to showcase their talents. Performance slots will be allocated on arrival. t: e: derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk So Hard To Beat Wednesday 27 March 6:45pm Belfast Central Library The team behind the BBC series So Hard To Beat give an illustrated insight into five decades of local rock and pop music. Presenter Stuart Bailie, Producer Tony Curry and Executive Producer Mike Edgar chart the history from Van Morrison to Snow Patrol featuring clips from the series. Booking advisable. t: e: belfastlending@librariesni.org.uk

16 Bernie McGill

17 Writer-in- Residence There aren t many places left in the world where you can come in out of the cold and sit comfortably for hours on end without anyone looking at you with suspicion or asking you to pay for the privilege. There are very few places where the staff encourage you to take things away without money changing hands. Admittedly, in the case of the library, you are expected to return those things, but not before you've had the full benefit of what they have to offer, and isn t that a wonder in itself? Every time a book is borrowed, an exchange of trust is made, and this is possible because a book is a fully self-chargeable device. All it takes to restart it is to open the cover, the experience is as fresh for the one hundredth user as it is for the first. The public lending library is one of the most truly democratic, open and accessible institutions that we have left and I am delighted to be engaged as Writer-in- Residence for March 2013.

18 Libraries NI is delighted to introduce Bernie McGill writer in residence March 2013 Bernie McGill is a short story writer and author of The Butterfly Cabinet. Bernie also writes for theatre. In 2011 she was the recipient of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland ACES (Artists' Career Enhancement Scheme) Award in association with the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's University, Belfast. Bernie was the 2008 winner of the Zoetrope: All-Story Contest in the US. Her work has been shortlisted for the Bridport, the Fish, the Asham, the Michael McLaverty and the Sean O'Faolain short story awards. A collection is forthcoming in 2013 from Whittrick Press. As Libraries NI s first writer-in-residence, Bernie will deliver a series of events and workshops throughout Creativity Month. Book early to avoid disappointment! Please check our website regularly at to keep up-to-date with Bernie s online blog.

19 Creative Writing Seminar: The Novel Saturday 2 March 2:00pm 4:00pm Bangor Carnegie Library Writer-in-residence Bernie McGill will give a short talk on her novel The Butterfly Cabinet and invite participants to look at different approaches to writing and structuring longer fiction. Booking essential as places are limited. t: e: bangorcarnegie.library@librariesni.org.uk Creative Writing Clinic Thursday 7 March 3:00pm 7:00pm Belfast Central Library t: e: belfastlending@librariesni.org.uk Sunday 10 March 1:30pm 4:30pm Coleraine Library t: e: coleraine.library@librariesni.org.uk Bernie will provide one-to-one advice, guidance and feedback. Lunchtime Reading Thursday 14 March 1:15pm Belfast Central Library Bernie McGill will read from some of her published work. A short question and answer session will follow. t: e: belfastlending@librariesni.org.uk Seminar on How To Get Published Monday 11 March 7:00pm 9:00pm Derry Central Library Bernie will give a short talk on the publication process for The Butterfly Cabinet and invite participants to share their own experiences of traditional, digital and self-publishing. Discussion will focus on the different routes into publishing for local writers. Booking essential as places are limited. t: e: derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk Booking is essential and participants must submit up to a maximum of 2,000 words of their work (short fiction or novel extract) by Thursday 21 February to ciara.gault@librariesni.org.uk. Meetings are in 30 minute slots.

20 Creative Writing Workshop Tuesday 5 March 6:00pm 8:00pm Banbridge Library t: e: banbridge.library@librariesni.org.uk Tuesday 12 March 6:00pm 8:00pm Omagh Library t: e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk Thursday 28 March 6:00pm 8:00pm Ballyhackamore Library t: e: ballyhackamore.library@librariesni.org.uk Creative Writing Workshop: Writing Short Stories Tuesday 26 March 6:00pm 8:00pm Newry City Library A practical writing session on short story writing which looks at the form and how to get started. Hopefully participants will leave with, at the very least, an idea for a story and a sense of how to develop it. Booking essential as places are limited. t: e: newrycity.library@librariesni.org.uk A practical writing session for those getting started as well as those who have been writing for a while. Bring pen and paper and be prepared to get writing! Booking essential as places are limited.

21 Literature Health in Mind will launch One Book for Northern Ireland on World Book Day 7 March 2013 Thursday 7 March 11.00am Belfast Central Library 'One Book' aims to get at least 5,000 people in Northern Ireland reading the same great book. Join the fun and help us reach our target! Health in Mind seeks to raise awareness and understanding of good mental health and to promote opportunities to improve wellbeing through information, learning and reading. Check and in your local library for One Book events near you.

22 Literature Sophia Hillan Author Reading Thursday 7 March 2:30pm Holywood Library Sophia Hillan will read from her book May, Lou and Cass: Jane Austen's Nieces in Ireland. This is the fascinating story of Marianne, Louisa and Cassandra Knight - Jane Austen's nieces, who spent most of their lives in Ireland and who are all buried here. t: e: holywood.library@librariesni.org.uk

23 Literature Empowering Women Poets Saturday 9 March Workshops 11:00am - 1:00pm Readings 2:00pm - 4:00pm Armagh City Library To celebrate International Women's Day, renowned poets Denise Blake, Deirdre Cartmill and Moyra Donaldson will offer a programme of workshops and readings. WORKSHOPS Turning Memories into Writing Write as You Know is advice often given to writers. What better place to begin than with your memories? In this relaxed and enjoyable workshop Denise Blake will use prompts to trigger memories that may become poems. Using the Five Senses If you have always wanted to write a poem but didn t know how to start, this is the workshop for you. In this fun and easygoing session led by Deirdre Cartmill, you will use your five senses to write a poem. Poetry The Best Words in the Best Order (S. T. Coleridge) Master Class This Master Class by Moyra Donaldson will focus on the development of voice and the skill of self-editing. Participants are requested to submit a maximum of three poems prior to the workshop to elizabeth.mcaleer@librariesni.org.uk by Monday 4 March. Booking is essential for all workshops as places are limited. ReadIngs Readings and Conversation with Denise, Deirdre and Moyra This relaxed afternoon session will offer the audience an opportunity to meet these published poets and listen as they read from their works. A short question and answer session will follow. Booking advisable. t: e: armagh.library@librariesni.org.uk

24 Literature The Creative Mind of a Genius: Oscar Wilde Wednesday 13 March 6:45pm Belfast Central Library Dr Sinéad Sturgeon will discuss the remarkable life and work of Oscar Wilde, one of the most celebrated playwrights of the Victorian age. Drawing on a range of his extraordinary writing, the talk will explore how Wilde overcame controversy and public opprobrium to become one of modern literature s greatest icons. Booking advisable. t: e: belfastlending@librariesni.org.uk

25 Literature ebook Revolution Thursday 14 March 6:30pm Tullycarnet Library Amazon has confirmed that ebooks are now outselling hardback and paperback books on its site. This is having an enormous effect on traditional publishing and writers. Blackstaff Press editor Helen Wright will talk about how the publisher is embracing the digital future. Local author Malachi O Doherty will give an author s perspective. Booking advisable. t: e: tullycarnet.library@librariesni.org.uk

26 Literature Lucy Caldwell Author Reading Tuesday 19 March 7:30pm Antrim Library t: e: Wednesday 20 March 7:30pm Lisburn City Library t: e: Baked Alaska! Thursday 21 March 6:30pm Ormeau Library Oxford English Dictionary senior editor Richard Shapiro will talk about how the words and phrases we use every day find their way into this world renowned dictionary. Booking advisable. t: e: Lucy Caldwell from Belfast, is the author of three novels, along with several plays and radio dramas. She has won many awards for her work, including the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature and an Arts Council of Northern Ireland Major Individual Artist Award. Lucy will be reading from her new novel All the Beggars Riding, the devastating story of a plastic surgeon who leads a double life, set between Belfast and London from the 1970s to the present day. Booking advisable.

27 Growing up, my mum used to take my sisters and I at least twice a week to Tullycarnet Library. It s where my love of books was born: a love that s shaped my life. Libraries are the hearts of our communities, places where people and stories meet. I can t wait to take my own book to libraries and readers across Northern Ireland. Lucy Caldwell - Author

28 "When I was a paperboy, I visited Shankill Road Library every week. I borrowed every 'Famous Five' and tale from Narnia and every hobbit quest. My love for books began there." Tony Macauley - Author

29 Storytelling An Evening of Storytelling with Willie Drennan Tuesday 5 March 7:00pm Carrickfergus Library Willie Drennan is a leading exponent of the Ulster-Scots tradition. As well as being an accomplished storyteller, he is a highly regarded musician, poet, writer and popular broadcaster. t: e: carrickfergus.library@librariesni.org.uk The Songster and the Storytellin' Man Thursday 21 March 6:45pm Shankill Road Library Stories, song, magic, music and great craic with global folk artists, Kathleen O'Sullivan and Billy Teare. Booking advisable. t: e: shankillroad.library@librariesni.org.uk

30 As a teenager I was a regular visitor to the library in Ballymena after school. It took me into an alternative world of historic lore, travel, poetry, music and creative writing. It gave me the knowledge, fundamental skills and credentials to enter the University of Life. Willie Drennan - Musician, Storyteller, Poet and Writer

31 Crafts Memory Book Craft Session Thursday 7 March 7:00pm - 9:00pm Newry City Library t: e: newrycity.library@librariesni.org.uk Wednesday 27 March 2:00pm - 4:00pm Downpatrick Library t: e: localstudies.down@librariesni.org.uk Produce a memory book using a personal item of family history or something which has meaning for you. Booking essential. Talk and Demonstration of Carrickmacross Lace by Theresa Kelly Saturday 9 March 10:30am - 12:30pm Enniskillen Library t: e: enniskillen.library@librariesni.org.uk Saturday 23 March 10:30am - 12:30pm Armagh City Library t: e: armagh.library@librariesni.org.uk Theresa Kelly is an award-winning, innovative Carrickmacross lacemaker who has pushed the boundaries of the craft beyond traditional two-dimensional works. She has explored new possibilities, drawing inspiration from the natural world to create her own distinctive design.

32 Crafts Scrapbooking Craft Session Wednesday 13 March 2:00pm - 4:00pm Downpatrick Library Learn how to tell your own story on canvas using your family photos as a backdrop. Your canvas storybook could be about a special occasion or a precious memory. Booking essential. Churchill Craft Group Exhibition March During library opening hours Enniskillen Library Churchill Craft group will display various crafts - lace, crochet, patchwork quilts and artwork in the library foyer during the month of March. t: e: enniskillen.library@librariesni.org.uk t: e: localstudies.down@librariesni.org.uk

33 Heritage Hidden Gems and Forgotten People Project - a talk by Roddy Hegarty Tuesday 5 March 6:30pm Antrim Library Roddy Hegarty, Chair of the Federation for Ulster Local Studies, will outline the Hidden Gems and Forgotten People Project. The project aims to draw attention to and celebrate some of the lesser known but interesting people, places and buildings in our island. t: e: antrim.library@librariesni.org.uk A Twisted Root: Ancestral Entanglements in Ireland - a talk by Patricia Craig Wednesday 6 March 7:30pm Lisburn City Library t: e: lisburncity.library@librariesni.org.uk An Evening with Séamas Mac Annaidh Thursday 14 March 7:00pm Falls Road Library Séamas Mac Annaidh is an Enniskillen born writer, broadcaster, historian and musician. He has worked in many genres, in both the Irish and English languages and from was Irish language writer-in-residence at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Séamas will entertain the audience with readings, storytelling and music. Rugadh Séamas Mac Annaidh in Inis Ceithleann agus is scríbhneoir, craoltóir, staraí agus ceoltóir é. Idir bhí Séamas mar scríbhneoir cónaitheach in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe. Cuirfidh Séamas a lucht éisteachta faoi dhraiocht lena chuid scéaltaí, seanchais, agus sliochtanna as leabhair dá chuid. Bi-lingual adult event. Booking advisable. t: e: fallsroad.library@librariesni.org.uk Thursday 21 March 7:30pm Bangor Carnegie Library t: e: bangorcarnegie.library@librariesni.org.uk Patricia Craig s book A Twisted Root traces the story of her ancestors, weaving the threads of their individual lives into the panorama of Irish history. Booking advisable.

34 Heritage A History of the Newry Canal Tony Canavan Thursday 14 March 7:30pm Newry City Library Tony Canavan will give a talk on the excavation of the canal, its impact on Newry and the surrounding counties and the major events and developments from its opening in 1742 until its closure in t: e: newrycity.library@librariesni.org.uk The People of the Lough Shore Dr David Hume Thursday 14 March 6:30pm Larne Library Dr David Hume will give a talk on his book which details the biographies of people from the Lough Shore area around Larne who feature in local papers circa 1790 to t: e: larne.library@librariesni.org.uk Putting the Past in Print Thursday 21 March 2:00pm - 4:30pm Derry Central Library Putting the past in print: a practical seminar on publishing local history, delivered by NIPR, The National Collection of Northern Ireland Publications. t: e: derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk

35 Libraries NI invites you to visit any of our libraries throughout Northern Ireland and make use of a range of free and useful services. Libraries offer something for everyone with novels, ebooks and audiobooks and books for children along with information services and free access to the Internet. To become a library member, simply bring along a means of identification (which includes a home address) and then you can make use of the many free membership benefits. Events, talks, workshops, exhibitions and learning programmes for Culture, Heritage, Information and Reading take place throughout the year. Please ask staff for details. For more information on how to use library services please ask staff for details or visit the Libraries NI website Find Libraries NI on:

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