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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Well done Kerry Freud for your triumph of the #DromoreLinenFestival today! A raft of exhibits, displays, talks, workshops and demonstrations - accompanied by great foodie options, stalls, music and a delightful autumnal sun… Tradition pivoting into the future!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

All the fun of the fair at Dromore Linen Festival - workshops, displays, skills, heritage and music! Autumn sun a bonus…

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

One of many fabulous art pieces by Leah Corbett after her period in residence with us - wonderfully sardonic bookmarks on the the theme of Andrew Carnegie’s mantra: ‘Consistent Happiness’. Thanks Leah!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

She’s already well on the way to weaving beautiful materials!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New loom for Gemma came from Finland! No @ikea jokes please!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Weavers’ Studio: @nualamcallister.bsky.social MLA comes to visit Nicola and support our #BacktoLife efforts

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our Chair Brian Cavanagh explains the ambitious Carnegie Centre for Weaving #BacktoLife plans (with one example of water ingress behind him!)

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We welcomed @lucysmith1985.bsky.social to explore our #BacktoLife Carnegie Weaving Centre plans! @ulsteruni.bsky.social will be strong partners.

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Nice linkages to our library past, our linen heritage and Carnegie’s own back story (family weaving!) #BacktoLife

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Great to reconnect our two libraries, the linen heritage of North Belfast and Carnegie’s own backstory!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our @quintinoliver.bsky.social and Ethan meet the top team at the Linen Hall Library to discuss exciting opportunities!

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Nice linkages to our library past, our linen heritage and Carnegie’s own back story (family weaving!) #BacktoLife

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Great to reconnect our two libraries, the linen heritage of North Belfast and Carnegie’s own backstory!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We went to the Georgian Gallery in Newtownards to see delightful exhibition ‘In Search of Light’ by our weaver in residence @karenhamilton.bsky.social

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The indefatigable Bronagh Hinds in the ‘Legacy’ exhibition at Belfast Exposed

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Fabulous colourful outcome! Many thanks.

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Our @karenhamilton.bsky.social’s superb exhibition ‘in search of light’ at Newtownards Georgian Gallery - come see it this morning!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Always a joy to visit the uplifting Linen Hall Library, Belfast and up the staircase to its elegant McFall Harp

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Now we’re teaching visiting journalists to weave! Our Nicola shows the ropes (!) to @helencarson.bsky.social

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A day in the life of a conflict resolution nerd - today on the challenges of the Korean Peninsula @queensuniv.bsky.social

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What a great job you’ve both done!

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Fabulous colourful outcome! Many thanks.

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

See the grotesque in our ident? Want to learn more? Tours on Sunday for #EHODNI26 at quarter past the hour!

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I suppose they may have intended a ‘laddie’s haircut’ perhaps?

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Can anyone identify this ace weaver?

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Did you know that St Albans attracts no apostrophe (like St Andrews) as it has become so integral to the name. And don’t ask about the missing period after St!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We won! The 2025 photo competition for #EHODNI with our colourful woven bookmark class for children. Come see us #BacktoLife on Sunday 11-3.00

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Michael Bower from @openuniversity.bsky.social calls to discuss our #BacktoLife plans and collaborate on education potential!

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Not today’s murky clouds!

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Can anyone identify this ace weaver?

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Did you know we have our own library bus stop? @translinkni.bsky.social

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Tao Neuendorffer @taonf.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

CLP – Main was Andrew Carnegie’s original library gift to the City of Pittsburgh, and it shared space with the Carnegie Institute’s museum. It was dedicated on November 5, 1895, in the Music Hall by Mr. Carnegie clp125.org

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Great story - he railed against fripperies like clock towers, gyms, unnecessary railings and memorials!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Here’s the original!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Where is our finial, lantern, pagoda or cupola? Our Falls Road counterpart has a lovely one! #BacktoLife

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Pittsburgh friends, how does this example of the 1690 #AmericanCarnegies look today?

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Great media interview of Gemma at her new Scandinavian loom in our #BacktoLife Weavers’ Studio

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Andrew Carnegie never asked for name recognition on his libraries but it became so common that the brand emerged into the term ‘Carnegie Library’ symbolising something special! (Ballyduff, 1904)

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Someone told me this was the best way to eat Stroopwafels - they were wrong! @stroopwaffle.bsky.social

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