Library News

2 April 2024
Plean Forbartha na Leabharlainne | Library Development Plan 2024-2028

Is cuid dhinimiciúil agus lárnach de phobal na hIarmhí Leabharlanna na hIarmhí. A bhuí le tréimhse leanúnach forbartha agus infheistíochta, tá roinnt leabharlann ar ardchaighdeán againn a fhreastalaíonn ar riachtanais agus ar ionchais an phobail úsáideoirí. Is croílár í an tSeirbhís Leabharlainne d’fhorbairt oideachasúil, cultúrtha agus pobail an Chontae, ag oiriúnú go leanúnach lena chinntiú […]

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22 March 2024
Castlepollard My Open Library

**Update : 10th April 2024 Castlepollard's My Open Library is working again. Apologies for the inconvenience caused during our technical difficulties. ** Unfortunately Castlepollard My Open Library service is unavailable at the moment. We are working on getting the issue fixed. We will continue to keep you updated in the meantime. Please ensure your membership […]

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19 March 2024
Costume Carousel

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? The Aidan Heavey Library in Athlone and Moate Library are on board and ready to accept your donations, clean and in good […]

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26 February 2024
Online Catalogue update

Our online catalogue (https://westmeath.spydus.ie/) will be unavailable from 10-11pm on 26th February 2024 due to an update. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause. Please note: this outage will affect the Library App, BorrowBox, Libby, and Pressreader.

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2 February 2024
Get Lost in a Good Book

We're celebrating Ireland Reads 2024 by asking you to "Get Lost in a Good Book". This February 24th is Irelands Read Day, a national celebration of reading. We'll be marking the day with a host of events and activities. If you need some inspiration to help you to Get Lost in a Book why not […]

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25 January 2024
Lá Fhéile Bríde

Beidh Leabharlanna na h-Iarmhí dúnta ón Satharn 3 Feabhra go dtí an Luan 5 Feabhra 2024 (san áireamh) Osclóidh leabharlanna Dé Máirt 6 Feabhra Beidh "My Open Library" ar fáil i Leabharlanna an Móta, Bhaile na gCros agus an Muileann gCearr. Westmeath Libraries will be closed from Saturday 3rd until Monday 5th February 2024 (Inclusive) […]

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15 January 2024
Events this week 15th - 20th Jan 2024

Monday15th January Tuesday16th January Wednesday17th January Thursday18th January Friday19th January Saturday20th January 10am - Knit & NatterMoate Library 10am - Baby & Toddler GroupMoate Library 10am - Advice on your deviceAidan Heavey Library, Athlone 10am - Baby Book & Toddler groupMullingar Library 11.30am - Lego BlockbustersAidan Heavey Library, Athlone 11am - I.C.A group meetingCastlepollard Library […]

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8 January 2024
Library events this week 8th - 13th Jan 2024

Monday8th January Tuesday9th January Wednesday10th January Thursday11th January Friday12th January Saturday13th January Knit & NatterMoate Library10am Baby & Toddler groupMoate Library10am Advice on your deviceMullingar Library10am Bridge ClubKilbeggan Library2.30pm Baby Book Club & Toddler GroupMullingar Library10am Toddler Storytime & RhymeAidan Heavey Library, Athlone11am Local History exhibitionCastlepollard Libraryall day Knitting & Crochet Social GroupAidan Heavey Library, […]

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18 December 2023
Christmas opening hours in Westmeath Libraries

Beidh Leabharlanna na h-Iarmhí dúnta ó 4pm Dé hAoine 22 Mí na Nollaig go dtí 9.40am Dé Máirt, 2 Eanéar 2023 Westmeath Libraries will be closed from 4pm on Friday, 22nd December 2023 until 9.40am on Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024. My Open Library will be available to registered members. Call in and talk to a member […]

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25 October 2023
Home Energy Saving Kits at Westmeath Libraries

As we move into the colder months of the year, our demand for energy rises. 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 from Mullingar Library and Aidan […]

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