Marking 50 years of Ireland in the EU Ireland’s 50 years of EU membership has coincided with a radical economic and social transformation of our country. Westmeath Libraries and Westmeath Heritage present three public events to mark this anniversary. These are free events, but please register in advance using the links below Understanding our European […]
Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone Thursday April 27, 6.30 pm Originally from Penang, Malaysia, Amy Abdullah Barry is a well-known resident of Athlone and a distinctive new voice on the Irish poetry scene. Her debut collection of poems, Flirting with Tigers, has just been published by Dedalus Press, one of Ireland’s leading poetry publishers. To mark […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
We are delighted to announce the newest addition to Westmeath Libraries: 3D Printers in Athlone & Mullingar libraries. 3D printers are tools that let you turn ideas in your head into objects that you can hold in your hand. Offering educational and artistic opportunities, 3D Printing is widely used for prototypes and designing, as well […]
Sensory play is a great way of engaging all of your senses in a fun way. Here in Westmeath Libraries we are delighted to have sensory rooms in Athlone and Mullingar Libraries, a sensory feature in Moate Library and a mobile sensory trolley in Castlepollard Library. All of our libraries also have sensory toys for […]
Please note the following changes to Castlepollard Library's opening hours from 16th Feb -2nd March We apologise for any inconvenience causedPlease contact Library HQ on 044 9332162 or email library@westmeathcoco.ie if you have any queries. Castlepollard's My Open Library will be available as usual at this time.