Westmeath Libraries in conjunction with the Dormant Accounts Fund is dedicated to supporting the Marginalised, Socially Excluded and Disadvantaged communities, in line with our goals from "Our Public Libraries 2022 - Inspiring, Connecting and Empowering Communities (pdf)".
Please see below for details of some of our recent programmes developed with this funding.
- Sensory Play in Westmeath Libraries
Sensory play is a great way of engaging all of your senses in a fun way. Here in…
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- Bridge the Gap
As part of our Bridge the Gap programme we are delighted to welcome Mary Moran along for an…
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- Irish Sign Language
Westmeath Libraries wishes to enhance the quality of life for all the people of Westmeath by promoting inclusive…
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- C-Pens now available in Westmeath Libraries
Westmeath Libraries are delighted to announce that C-Pens are now available to use in the library. The C-Pen…
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- Sensory stories
We are delighted to announce a series of events in Westmeath Libraries around the world of Sensory Story…
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- LOTE online for kids now available
LOTE online for kids is now available to all members of Westmeath Libraries. This is an online database…
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- Celebration of Diversity
Westmeath Libraries hosted a variety of online events in 2021 celebrating diversity and sharing experiences involving participants from…
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- Parenting talks
As part of Westmeath Libraries' Celebration of Diversity we held two online parenting talks in early November with…
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- Sensory spaces and Magic Tables
Sensory Spaces Westmeath Libraries are delighted to make available our new Sensory Spaces in Athlone and Mullingar libraries.…
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