Remember the summer when Belfast fell under the spell of the Tall Ships? For those who do, it’s hard to believe that it was a whole thirty-four years ago. Here’s how it was reported in the Belfast Telegraph #OnThisDay in 1991. #ConnectWithHeritage

Ballymacarrett youngsters were being kept fit and active on their summer holidays at Scotch Row playground #OnThisDay 100 years ago. Image courtesy of the Belfast News-Letter #ConnectWithHeritage

We apologise for the closure of Belfast Central Library this morning and the library will now open at 1:30pm. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Due to unforeseen circumstances Belfast Central Library will be unable to open this morning (Thursday 17 July) as planned. We hope to update customers as soon as information becomes available.

An illustration published in the Belfast Telegraph #OnThisDay in 1910 depicting the demolition of Hercules Street. It and John Street were cleared to make way for the broad expanse of the new Royal Avenue in the early 1880s. #ConnectWithHeritage

School’s out for summer. Holiday Fun Time at Beechmount Leisure Centre was launched #OnThisDay in 1979. Only 8p to join and then 15p per day! Image courtesy of the Irish News #ConnectWithHeritage

This week’s Treasure highlights academic work by Forrest Reid. He is known for his work on the authors Walter de la Mare, W.B. Yeats, and illustrators. We are lucky to have his personal scrapbook of illustrations. Our display runs until the end of June #connectwithheritage

Local supermarket Stewarts’ own-brand Yellow Pack range was launched #OnThisDay in 1981. The packaging may well have been spartan, and the font stark, but you couldn’t argue with the savings! #ConnectWithHeritage

Still fondly remembered after the closure of its stores in 2009, Woolworths made a virtue of their affordability with the Nothing over Sixpence campaign #OnThisDay in 1930. Image courtesy of the Belfast Telegraph #ConnectWithHeritage

This week’s Treasure is part of our commemoration of 150 years since the birth of Belfast novelist Forrest Reid. We have a signed copy of the novel Demophon as well as his corrected typescript. Visit our display on the second floor of Belfast Central Library #connectwithheritage

The great Rory Gallagher passed away #OnThisDay 30 years ago. Born in Ballyshannon and raised in Cork, but adopted by and adored in Belfast. He played legendary annual gigs in the city throughout the 1970s, one of few touring acts to do so. Image courtesy of Belfast Telegraph

Nice to see some of our balcony plants here at Belfast Central Library blossoming.Why not check them out next time you visit our 1st floor Information Department? .Don’t forget you can collect or donate to our “Seed Library” on this floor too!.#Nasturtium #FatsiaCamouflage #Rose

Nice to see some of our balcony plants here @BelfastCentLib blossoming! 🌹🪻🌷. Why not check them out next time you visit our 1st floor Information Dept?. N.B. Don’t forget you can collect or donate to our “Seed Library” on this floor too!. #Nasturtium #FatsiaCamouflage #Rose

Belfast novelist Forrest Reid was born 150 years ago on 24 June 1875. We mark his anniversary by displaying items from our archives on the second floor of Belfast Central Library #connectwithheritage

#OnThisDay 100 years ago in the Belfast News-Letter, Belfast Central Library benefactor Francis Joseph Bigger took a look back at some old Belfast traders from the previous century #ConnectWithHeritage

Got space on your bookshelf? 👀. We’re bringing a pop-up book sale to the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast on Saturday 14 June, 9:00am–12 noon!. Fill a tote bag with pre-loved books:.📚 £8 for Libraries NI members.📚 £10 for non-members

The ladies #Golf Championship at #Portush. Taken from the #IllustratedLondonNews dated 8th June 1895. This and other issues of this weekly paper may be consulted in our 1st floor reading room upon request. #TheOpen #RoyalPortush

An elegant store for a discerning clientele. Some interior images from Royal Avenue’s Anderson & McAuley published in the Northern Whig #OnThisDay in 1930 #ConnectWithHeritage

The ladies #Golf Championship at #Portush. ⛳️🏌️‍♀️. Taken from the #IllustratedLondonNews dated 8th June 1895. This and other issues of this weekly paper may be consulted in our 1st floor reading room upon request. #TheOpen #RoyalPortush

The finishing touches to the new Grove Baths were being made #OnThisDay in 1963. Images courtesy of the Belfast Telegraph #ConnectWithHeritage