Beidh Leabharlanna na h-Iarmhí dúnta ó 5.00pm Dé hAoine 02/06/2023 go dtí 9.40am Dé Máirt 06/06/2023 Beidh "My Open Library" ar fáil i Leabharlanna an Móta, Bhaile na gCros agus an Muileann gCearr thar an deireadh seachtaine. Westmeath Libraries will be closed from Saturday 1st Juneuntil 9.40am Tuesday 4th June My Open Library will be available […]
Refurbishment works to improve our library service have begun! These will include Easy Access, My Open Library and Sensory resources Kilbeggan Library is currently closed for renovations.While we are closed remember you can use your library card in any public library around the country. We would be delighted to see you in Athlone, Castlepollard, Moate, […]
Take a look at our jam-packed programme of free events for Cruinniú na nÓg 2024 on Saturday 15th June! Cruinniú na nÓg is a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. This year, Westmeath invites you to participate in a programme of fun, creative activities. For more information on Westmeath County […]
Westmeath Libraries are delighted to be a part of this year's Well Westmeath Expo in Belvedere House and Gardens, Saturday 18th May 2024, from 11am - 4pm. Get ready to celebrate all that is healthy and positive about life in County Westmeath as part of this FREE event organized by Healthy Communities & Healthy Westmeath. […]
Beidh Leabharlanna na h-Iarmhí dúnta ó dé Sathairn 4/5/2024 go dtí 9.40am dé Máirt 7/5/2024. Beidh "My Open Library" ar fáil i Leabharlanna an Móta, Bhaile na gCros agus an Muileann gCearr thar an deireadh seachtaine. Westmeath Libraries will be closed from Saturday 4/5/2024 until 9.40am Tuesday 7/05/2024My Open Library will be available in Moate, […]
Newspapers and magazines are now available on BorrowBox If you’re a fan of the online newspapers and magazines available through your library, we have some great news – they’re now available on BorrowBox! This means that you can get eBooks, audiobooks, newspaper and magazines all in one place. The Libby and PressReader apps are no […]
Applications are invited for a special bursary which will enable creative practitioners to explore, in a creative way (be that music, performance, film, writing or another form) themes of commemoration and/or significant anniversaries and historical events. The bursary is supported by the Commemorations Initiative, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in partnership […]
On 15th June 2024 Westmeath Libraries will be celebrating Cruinniu na nÓg, A day of free creativity for young people. Why not drop by one of our libraries and celebrate with us. Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone Go Fly your KiteJoin "Go Fly Your Kite" workshops for an explosion of creativity. Choose a blank kite and […]
This May we are celebrating the arts and creativity as we age with the Bealtaine Festival. Taking place across Ireland Bealtaine engages with people, inspiring creativity among older people and promote the skills, experiences and exposure that can help your creative life. This year activities Westmeath Libraries feature a variety of free events, including arts […]
Applications are invited for the Historian in Residence Grant Scheme 2024. The Residency is supported by the Commemorations Initiative, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media in partnership with Westmeath County Council. The Residency is for 10 weeks (c.15hrs per week). For full details see attached. The deadline for completed applications is 5pm […]