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Celebrate Poetry Day Ireland with us by sharing poems, memories, or attending our poetry launch

To mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Laurence Ginnell we are sharing part of the Laurence Ginnell Commemorative Committee exhibition from 2016. Find out more about Laurence Ginnell by reading one of our posts below, or search our catalogue for a book to borrow from your local library

Let's take a look at what books people have been borrowing from Westmeath Libraries in the first quarter of 2023, and see what is top of the charts. Adult Fiction - The Sanctuary by Emma Haughton Very few people get the opportunity to stay here. And some don't get to leave. Zoey doesn't remember anything… Continue reading Top of the charts

This month Kilbeggan Library showcases the work of local artist Pauline Nannery. The exhibition is a mix of oil paintings and acrylics featuring scenes of nature, home and familiar landmarks. These are mostly original pieces, with a couple of reproductions giving Pauline's take on works by Robert Moore and William John Leech. Drop in during Kilbeggan Library's opening… Continue reading Pauline Nannery Exhibition

Beidh Leabharlanna na h-Iarmhí dúnta ó 8.00pm Dé Déardaoin 06/04/2023 go dtí 9.40am Dé Mairt 11/04/2023 Beidh seirbhís "My Open Library" ar fáil i Leabharlanna, Bhaile na gCros, an Móta, agus an Muileann gCearr thar an deireadh seachtaine. Beanachtaí na Cásca Oraibh go léir Westmeath Libraries will be closed from Thursday evening the 6th of… Continue reading Easter | Casca 2023

review by Manus Lenihan There are many treasures to be found on the Borrowbox app, and Small Gods is one of them. Small Gods is one of the high points in the long span of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. In this novel (which, like most of the series, can be read as a standalone) Pratchett… Continue reading Staff review: Small gods by Terry Pratchett

Are you over 60? Do you have a tablet but aren't sure how to get the most out of it? Westmeath Libraries and Westmeath Community Development are offering Free IT Training to help you learn all there is to know about your tablet. This training will be offered in three libraries; Castlepollard, Mullingar and Athlone.… Continue reading Free IT Training

Beidh Leabharlanna na h-Iarmhí dúnta ó 8.00pm Dé Déardaoin 16/03/2023 go dtí 9.40am Dé Luain 20/03/2023 Beidh seirbhís "My Open Library" ar fáil i Leabharlanna, Bhaile na gCros, an Móta, agus an Muileann gCearr thar an deireadh seachtaine. Westmeath Libraries will be closed from 8pm Thursday 16/03/2023 until 9.40am Monday 20/03/2023 My Open Library service… Continue reading Lá fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh

This year we are celebrating World Book Day on the first Thursday in March - 2nd March 2023. To mark this day we are releasing two episodes from our newest podcast "In conversation". In this podcast, funded by Creative Ireland, well-known Midlands broadcaster Noel O'Farrell talks to local Westmeath people about how they have discovered their… Continue reading In conversation - Celebrating creativity for World Book Day

A book club is a great way to meet new people, and get some great (or terrible) book recommendations. Why not join your local library's book club? New members always welcome. If you can't make it to any of our in-person book clubs why not join our Facebook group? March 2023 Book Clubs