The Linen Hall Library in Belfast organised an event to mark the centenary of Mary Beckett's birth in 1926. Beckett wrote novels and short stories including A Belfast Woman, A Literary Woman and Give Them Stones. Her books addressed the lives of women, particularly working-class women in Belfast.

The library partnered with Look North! for the session. Belfast writers Anne Devlin and Wendy Erskine spoke about Beckett's work and legacy. Award-winning novelist Bernie McGill chaired the discussion.

The event sold out. It formed part of Look North: The North Belfast Festival 2026.