Come one, come all! Age and access friendly

We have 5 unique events for Culture Night 2026, all happening on the ground floor (Q Floor) of UCC's Boole Library.

A Taste of Chinese Culture

- Experience Chinese cultural traditions with the UCC Confucius Institute's A Taste of Chinese Culture through five interactive stations featuring calligraphy, a tea ceremony, Chinese knotting, a chopstick challenge, and Hanfu dress-up. Enjoy hands-on cultural experiences for all ages.

Create Your Own Cyanotype

- Create your own cyanotype print with our Client Services team using a historic photographic process, with materials including reproduced items from Special Collections, dried plants, flowers, and fabric.

Explore 3D Printing

- Explore 3D printing with our Academic Technology team and discover the journey from digital design to physical creation through live printing demonstrations and examples of work produced for staff and students.

Boole Library Art Collection Tours

- Discover the highlights of the Boole Library art collection on a guided tour led in partnership with the UCC Art History Society. Tours at 4:30pm and 6:00pm.

Even Better Than The Real Thing

- Discover surrogate maps, letters, and 3D objects inspired by Special Collections & Archives, and learn how these reproductions help preserve original materials while revealing details that might otherwise remain hidden.

There's something for everyone at Boole Library Culture Night, with art, culture, technology, and hands-on activities throughout the evening.