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23 October 2023
Library events this week

Please click on the links below for more details, and to book your tickets. Remember you can always contact us on 044 9332162 or email library@westmeathcoco.ie if you have any questions, or just ask on your next visit to your local library. 23rd - 28th October Activity BookClub Exhibition Group Meeting Lecture / Talk Storytime Workshop / Class […]

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20 October 2023
Road Safety Poster Competition

Westmeath Libraries and Westmeath County Council are running a Road Safety Poster competition. Simply design a poster to raise awareness of Road Safety and drop it in to your local Westmeath Library to be in with a chance to win.

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16 October 2023
Free bedtime story books for all children, 4 years of age and under

 On the 6th October Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development announced the First 5 Little Book at Bedtime initiative, in collaboration with public libraries and the Local Government Management Agency. Free bedtime story books and library card wallets are available at […]

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16 October 2023
Babies love Books! Find out more with Westmeath Libraries.

Do you know it’s never too early to start the reading habit? Westmeath Libraries is committed to supporting families in building their reading confidence and instilling a love of reading for fun.  A new Reading to your Baby guide has been launched with partners from Westmeath County Childcare Committee, Westmeath Community Development’s Empowering Communities Programme […]

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11 October 2023
Streetwise Istanbul: Seeing ‘Other’ As Self: Cross-Cultural Exhibition to take place in the Atrium, Mullingar

Streetwise Istanbul: Seeing ‘Other’ As Self: Cross-Cultural Exhibition to take place in the Atrium, Mullingar Streetwise Istanbul: Seeing ‘Other’ As Self is a cross-cultural project that was devised by Irish American author Meghan Nuttall Sayres in collaboration with Turkish photographer Aramis Kalay. The global project will be exhibited at the Atrium Mullingar, in Westmeath County […]

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6 October 2023
Creative Writing workshops

Are you passionate about writing and eager to develop your creative writing skills? Look no further! We are excited to host a series of writing workshops to help you out. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, these events are designed to cater to all skill levels. Our instructors will guide you through […]

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25 September 2023
Teen Advisory Board

Westmeath Libraries are interested in setting up a Teen Advisory Board. This is a group of teenagers from around the county who would meet on a regular basis to help make the library more relevant to teenagers. Members will help plan and set up events, work on skills and creativity, participate in projects, and make […]

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19 September 2023
Irish Artist Claire Guinan launches her new exhibition 'In Harmony'

Irish Artist, Claire Guinan launches her new exhibition In Harmony in The Atrium, Áras an Chontae in Mullingar on Tuesday the 19th of September at 6pm. Irish artist, Claire Guinan launches her new exhibition In Harmony at The Atrium in the Áras an Chontae in Mullingar on the 19th of September. Guinan presents a collection […]

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11 September 2023
Culture night in the library

Celebrate the eighteenth year of Culture Night with Westmeath Libraries on 22nd September 2023 Drop in to Castlepollard Library on Friday, 22nd September to see our exhibition on wrought iron gates from the local area. Exhibition runs from 9:40 am to 5:00 pm.  All welcome.  This exhibition will run until Friday, 29th September. Mullingar Library […]

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6 September 2023
Culture Night 2023 Westmeath

Take a look at our jam packed programme of free events taking place this Culture Night 2023 on Friday 22nd September! Westmeath Culture Night is a platform to showcase the county’s rich cultural offering and designed to make the arts accessible to everyone - enthusiasts and novices alike. You are bound to find whatever you […]

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