Queen's University Belfast Library

🧵🎶 Have you made it to our exhibition yet?

Discover the artistry and heritage of Molly St George: Lacemaking and Irish Traditional Music, a fascinating exhibition at the McClay Library as part of the Belfast Fleadh.

Curated by the Special Collections & Archives team at the McClay Library, this unique exhibition celebrates the legacy of Molly St George and highlights the cultural importance of lacemaking and Irish traditional music.

📍 McClay Library
📅 2 June - 31 August
✅ Free and open to the public

🕘 Mon-Thu: 9am-8pm
🕘 Fri: 9am-5pm
🕙 Sat: 10am-5pm

Whether you're a music lover, history enthusiast, or simply curious to learn more about Belfast's cultural heritage, this exhibition is not to be missed. Come along and explore this unique celebration of traditional crafts and music before it finishes on 31 August.

https://belfastfleadh.com/

🧵🎶 Discover the artistry and heritage of Molly St George: Lacemaking and Irish Traditional Music, a fascinating exhibition at the McClay Library as part of the Belfast Fleadh.

Curated by the Special Collections & Archives team at the McClay Library, this unique exhibition celebrates the legacy of Molly St George and highlights the cultural importance of lacemaking and Irish traditional music.

📍 McClay Library
📅 2 June - 31 August
✅ Free and open to the public

🕘 Mon-Thu: 9am-8pm
🕘 Fri: 9am-5pm
🕙 Sat: 10am-5pm

Whether you're a music lover, history enthusiast, or simply curious to learn more about Belfast's cultural heritage, this exhibition is not to be missed.

https://belfastfleadh.com/

Great news! 📢

We're excited to announce that the McClay Library will be open on Sundays starting this Sunday 2nd August! 📚

Only the extended hours study space will be open from 12-5pm. We’ll have security staff on site during this time to keep things running smoothly.

Staff services will remain closed on Sundays until September, but we hope to see you making the most of the space!

Calling all 2026 Graduates!!! 🎓

Did you know we offer an Associate Membership for the library post-graduation?

This membership allows you full access to the McClay, including Wi-Fi usage, borrower services and printing and copying services, and there's even a discount for recent graduates!!

For more information on prices and how to apply, check out the link below:
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/InformationServices/TheLibrary/LibraryAccessLocations/Membership/AssociateMembership/

🎓 ConGRADulations Class of 2026! 🎉
From all of us here at the McClay Library!

Please remember to return your library books.

We wish you every success and happiness in your future paths.

☀️ Summer opening hours have arrived!

📖 New summer hours are in place! Our 24‑hour opening is taking a break until September, plan your visits ahead

📢Opening Hours Update!

The McClay Library’s 24/7 access is wrapping up this Thursday evening for the summer 🌅
But don’t worry, late-night study sessions will be back in September! 🙌

Enjoy the sunshine, recharge, and we’ll see you back here soon! ☀️📖

The QUB Libraries - McClay, Biomedical and Medical are closing at 2pm 10th June and will remain closed on 11th June.

This is due to the need to the need to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our staff, students and library users.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We will keep you updated about re-opening as the situation evolves.

📣Join us today for our last Tea with the PVC of the academic year!

We have free tea, coffee and buns and the opportunity to have a chat with Pro-Vice-Chancellor Judy Williams. ☕🧁

📅 Tuesday 9th June
🕙 10am - 12pm
📍 Student Lounge, McClay Library

Scan the QR code to fine out more, and don't miss a chance to connect and unwind!