This could have been a non-fiction title, and have become heavy with data, instead it is a work of fiction enriched by all the research it must have required. The book has three intertwinning stories, with beginnings in England in 1852, the United States in 2007, and China in 2098. And all this is what […]
In the year 2000, Irish Times journalist and poet Rosita Boland set herself the task of reading the 13th edition of the Chambers Dictionary from cover to cover, collecting words which delighted her in a notebook. She uses some of these unusual and evocative words as chapter headings in this beautifully written book which documents […]
Submitted by Maitrayi Mondal - This photo was taken on the Athlone Bridge overlooking the Shannon at the advent of spring last year - just before COVID-19 locked us all in and away from these beautiful vistas.
Aine from Athlone Library shares some tips for those interested in our Grow It Forward programme Westmeath Libraries are delighted to announce that we have received our first batch of Grow Kits, which we are posting out to those already registered. And so, our joint adventure in Growing begins! Please do your best to play […]
Submitted by Jacqueline Flynn - I love this photo because it is so tranquil. Because of the colour it almost looks as though it were painted. I always find it difficult to get a nice photo of the beautiful swans we have here on our lakes but this swan looked so peaceful and reflective on […]
Submitted by Peter Keegan - This photo was taken on the Athlone Bridge overlooking the Shannon at the advent of spring last year - just before COVID-19 locked us all in and away from these beautiful vistas
Submitted by Aoife Duncan Medium: Expired 35mm film (Kodak Colour Plus Expired 2006) Date: December 2020 ''This photo was taken on my Dad's old Pentax K1000. He bought it when he was 21, his photos while travelling, my parents wedding and most of the childhood photos of me and my siblings were taken on this […]
Submitted by Peter Keegan - Rainbow between the showers over Whitesbridge Bay at Lough EnnellJanuary 2021