As part of our commitment to raising awareness of Climate Change, Westmeath Libraries are working to encourage a culture of re-use through the development of a Library of Things.
Seed library launched in Athlone Library, featuring a collection of open-pollinated heirloom seeds that are available for our library members to borrow.
working with Music Generation Westmeath to offer low-cost quality instruments to rent.
Did you know that in Ireland around 68,000 tonnes of textiles are discarded every year. Instead of adding to that pile, why not donate your children's fancy dress costumes to our Costume Carousel?
Enabling you to borrow toys and games from Westmeath Libraries. Check the catalogue to see some of the options available
The C-Pen is a wonderful tool for anyone learning English, or for people with reading difficulties such as dyslexia..
Laptops
Laptops are available for you to use in all our libraries. Simply ask at the desk for more information
Reading Aids
Our collection of reading aids include tinted overlays, finger focus highlighters, reading windows and more.
We also have reading glasses available - ask a member of staff for more details
The Home Energy Saving Kit by Codema is an easy way to measure your energy usage and discover practical ways that you might be able to reduce your bills. The kits are available to borrow - ask in your library for details