Every December Westmeath Libraries celebrates Family Time At Your Library. This is a national initiative that takes part in libraries all around Ireland supporting the whole family in getting involved with children's reading. We will have a range of activities in all our libraries for families to enjoy. The Family Time at your Library events aim to support a family-focused approach to reading with children as part of the national Right to Read programme and to increase awareness of the benefits of reading and promote reading as a fun, recreational activity for children.
My Christmas Wish Art display - Aidan Heavey Library
Visit our colouring corner in Athlone Library to create your special Christmas Wish star, then add it to our door display to fill the night sky with stars. Visit throughout December during library opening hours. All welcome, no need to book.
Christmas Movie Matinee - Aidan Heavey Library
03 Dec 2024 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
A special public screening of the Christmas classic Elf! Film is rated PG. Booking essential. 1 ticket per attendee
Papercraft Family workshops
Westmeath Libraries & Art Box invite you to a family workshop where we'll make Festive Paper crafts such as Cards, Snowflakes, Paper Prints and Craft tags. Suitable for the whole family - one ticket per adult and child.
A Cosy Christmas Storytime - Aidan Heavey Library
07 Dec 2024 - 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Join us in Athlone Library on Saturday, December 7th at 11.00 am for a cosy Christmas storytime. Booking essential This special storytime is aimed at ages 4 to 6. For younger readers.
Christmas Movie - Moate Library
09 Dec 2024 - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Join us in Moate library for a family Christmas movie. This year's movie is 'Santa Apprentice'. Run time is approx 50 minutes. Children must be supervised by an adult & may bring their own small snack and drink. All welcome, no need to book.
Christmas Arts & Crafts for Children - Aidan Heavey Library
10 Dec 2024 - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Join us for a special seasonal Christmas craft for ages 8 to 12. Booking essential!
Christmas Jam Jar Lanterns - Moate Library
12 Dec 2024 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us and create your very own Christmas 'Jam Jar' Lantern. All materials will be supplied. This craft is suitable for ages 8+ and booking is required.
Castle Ceilí Trad Group Christmas Concert - Moate Library
12 Dec 2024 - 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Join us in Moate library for an evening of Christmas trad tunes from local trad group Castle Ceilí. All are welcome to this free event.
Children's Christmas Karaoke - Aidan Heavey Library
14 Dec 2024 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Come along and join in the singing fun at the Athlone Library Children's Christmas Karaoke. This family friendly event is free but booking required.
Christmas Story-time & Craft - Moate Library
17 Dec 2024 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us for a festive storytime followed by some festive Arts & Crafts Fun. Booking required.
Christmas Movie Time - Mullingar Library
17 Dec 2024 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Come along to a festive movie night in Mullingar Library...and don't forget to wear your Christmas jumpers and hats!!!!! Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. No booking required.
Christmas Crafts - Castlepollard Library
18 Dec 2024 - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Make your own Santa Stick Puppet at our Christmas Crafts session in Castlepollard Library! We'll have everything you need to show you how to make a seasonal stick puppet just in time for Christmas day! Booking essential
Christmas Arts & Crafts - Mullingar Library
18 Dec 2024 - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Join us in Mullingar Library on Wednesday December 18th at 3:30pm for some Festive Arts & Crafts fun! Suitable for age 5 - 9 years. Booking is required and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Christmas Storytime and Sing-along - Mullingar Library
19 Dec 2024 - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Join us for a Christmas Storytime and Sing-Along in Mullingar Library. Suitable for ages 4-6 years. Booking required.
Christmas Movie With Christmas Jumpers - Castlepollard Library
20 Dec 2024 - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Christmas movie for all ages. Christmas jumpers are also encouraged. All welcome, no booking required