To help children to navigate starting school, libraries have put together a bag with a book just for them that can be collected at any Westmeath library from June 2024. We hope that once they visit the library to pick up their book bag, our new library members and their families will come back regularly […]
As schools open their doors again, Westmeath Libraries and Westmeath County Council are running a Back to School Road Safety Poster competition. Simply design a poster to raise awareness of Road Safety and drop it in to your local Westmeath Library to be in with a chance to win. Suggested themes include Age Categories are There will be a […]
Ireland’s third Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) week runs from 20-29 September in conjunction with European Sustainable Development Week and we have a number of events lined up to celebrate. Found Poetry Workshop 20th Sep 2024 - 3.30 - 4.15pm Mullingar Library Join Caroline in creating poetry by highlighting words on retired library book pages and […]
National Heritage Week celebrates Ireland’s cultural, built and natural heritage and this year in Westmeath Libraries we have a whole host of events and exhibitions for you to visit. Remember, all library events are free, but for some you will need to register in advance. Check the details below. Design Cú Chulainn's ShieldMullingar LibraryAugust 8th […]
Every child who signs up to our Summer Stars 2024, reads and returns a book gets the chance to win in our prize draws. These are happening in all our libraries, every single week over the summer. Call in today and join our collection of winners.
If you’re a fan of online newspapers and magazines you probably already know all about ePress on BorrowBox. This gives you free access to magazines and newspapers with your library card. We are delighted to announce that we have recently added some brand new Irish newspapers, including the Irish Independent, Ireland's Own, and local newspapers […]
All library events are free to attend but advance booking might be needed, please click through on the links below or contact your local library for more details: Monday17th June 2024 Tuesday18th June 2024 Wednesday19th June 2024 Thursday20th June 2024 Friday21st June 2024 Saturday22nd June 2024 All day - Faces of Africa exhibitionMoate Libraryruns until […]
Summer is here, and that means only one thing, Summer Stars in your local library! So make sure to call in and sign up today. This summer we will be hosting a number of events and activities around the county including Treasure Hunt - Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone 10 Jun 2024 to 31 Aug 2024 […]
Westmeath Libraries are working with Music Generation Westmeath to offer low-cost quality instruments to rent. You must be a registered adult borrower with Westmeath Libraries. Not a member? Sign up in your local library today, membership of the library is free to all. If you are unsure of your library card number please get in […]
On the 18th May Mullingar Library welcomed Mullingar Climate Action Network to the library for a "special event "Green Gather" event. "Sustainability through repair" was the main theme of the day, with speakers on biodiversity, food waste, upholstery and you repair among others. Many thanks to those that came along, and especially to Mullingar Climate […]