Westmeath Libraries is delighted to announce that Mullingar Library has been named as Library of the Year for the Island of Ireland by the British Book Awards 2025. This newly introduced award celebrates libraries that excel in engaging readers and implementing initiatives that deeply benefit their communities. The award recognises Mullingar Library for its inclusive […]
During the month of February, libraries across the country celebrated Ireland Reads, an initiative by the Government of Ireland to promote the joy of reading. Here at Mullingar Library, we concluded the celebrations with a Found Poetry Workshop. The students from 4th Class at St. Tolas National School in Delvin were also celebrating Creative February, […]
We celebrated Valentine's Day this week in true Mullingar Library style with one of our beloved arts and crafts sessions! Hearts, glitter, and creativity filled the air as everyone joined in the fun. Watch this space for more arts and crafts sessions next month!
Ar an 1 Feabhra a chomóirtear Lá Fhéile Bríde. Beidh Leabharlanna na h-Iarmhí dúnta ó 5.00pm Dé hAoine 31/01/2025 go dtí 9.40am Dé Máirt 04/02/2025 Ná déan dearmad faoi Mo Leabharlann Oscailte.Leabharlann féinseirbhíse gan fhoireann is ea Mo Leabharlann Oscailte, atá ar fáil i Leabharlannaí Bhaile na gCros, an Móta agus an Muileann gCearr gach […]
When challenged to think of Road Safety by Westmeath Libraries and the Westmeath County Council Road Safety Officer , children from around the county responded with catchy slogans, colourful posters and an awareness that Road Safety effects all sorts of road users. The Leas Cathaoirleach of Westmeath County Council, Cllr. Michael Dollard was joined by […]
All Westmeath Libraries will be closed to the public from 4.00 p.m. on Friday, 20th December 2024 and will re-open on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31 December 2024 during the hours of 9.40 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. All libraries will be closed on 1st January. Normal opening hours will resume at 9.40am on Thursday 2nd January. The […]
Westmeath Libraries are delighted to announce an opportunity for authors, artists, musicians, climate action educators, STEAM practitioners, and other facilitators to submit proposals for our events programme for 2025. Events can encompass workshops, talks, courses, shows, productions, classes, exhibitions and any other creative enterprises envisioned as a possibility within a public library context. This includes programming […]
'Sustainability Horizons' exhibition was officially opened on Thursday 21st November in Castlepollard Library by local multi-disciplinary artist, Andrea Cullen. Andrea is well known for her work with Cúige Studios in Mullingar, and further afield thanks to her recent success as artistic director for Bressie’s “Where is My Mind’ tour. The works on view in this show […]
Westmeath Libraries is excited to team up with Westmeath Sports Partnership to encourage our community to get walking and stay active. We have added Activator Poles to our Library of Things that you can now borrow from your local library. Using activator poles is an excellent way to enhance your fitness, improve mobility, and boost […]
The Military Services Pensions Collection is the single most important archival collection relating to Ireland's revolutionary period, comprising hundreds of thousands of individual accounts of the activities of nationalists from 1916 to 1923. The collection records the personal commitment and sacrifice by the men and women who fought to gain independence for Ireland. These records […]