Our children's Arts and Crafts class held recently at Mullingar Library was a very egg-citing, fun-filled and eco-friendly event. We transformed old books and cereal boxes into adorable Easter bunnies and crazy chicks! The children unleashed their creativity to produce memorable Easter gifts for family and friends. We hope all our friends had a very […]
We are busy making plans for Cruinniú na nÓg. This is Ireland's national day of free creativity for children on 7th June 2025. Get inspired at Westmeath libraries where children of all ages will be able to drop in and get creative at our imagination stations. Each of our libraries will have an arts and […]
Beidh Leabharlanna na h-Iarmhí dúnta ó 8pm Dé Déardaoin 17/4/2025 go dtí 9.40am Dé Máirt 22/4/2025 Westmeath Libraries will be closed from 8pm on Thursday 17/04/2025 to 9.40am Tuesday 22/4/2025 Athnuachan ar líne | Renew your loans online Ná déan dearmad faoi Mo Leabharlann Oscailte.Leabharlann féinseirbhíse gan fhoireann is ea Mo Leabharlann Oscailte, atá ar fáil i Leabharlannaí Bhaile […]
We are looking for creative young minds to design a Book Monster for us. All through the month of April we will have entry forms available in the libraries. Pick one up, think up the best Book Monster you can and enter the competition. Six entries will be picked to be printed, and these will […]
Every April libraries throughout Ireland celebrate Spring Into Storytime. Part of our national Right To Read initiative, Spring Into Storytime encourages a love of reading and books, and is aimed at children throughout the country. A celebration of families, and of coming together around a good story, this is the perfect opportunity to share your favourite […]
As part of Westmeath County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme for 2025, Westmeath Arts Office is delighted to announce its 2025 Creative Practitioners in Residence. This residency programme is a county wide initiative that was open to creative practitioners across all creative fields. Shane Kelleher, Andrea Cullen, Jonathan Farrelly, Taz Kelleher and Maria Corcoran have each […]
Join us for Creative Fusion: Tech and Tradition, a series of free events exploring creativity through the intersection of modern technology and traditional crafts. Through workshops, talks, and demonstrations you'll find an opportunity to explore and develop your own creative nature in a relaxed and informative setting.Funded by Creative Ireland & Westmeath County Council. In these workshops Anna […]
News * Mary Molesworth Portrait Competition* First Prize €500 and display of the winning entry at Belvedere House Visitor Centre for 12 months, 2nd Prize €200 , Under 18s €100 closing date for registration 21st March for more details contact: mmolesworthfestival@gmail.com *Adopt a Monument* Mentoring Scheme by the Heritage Council to help communities become actively […]
On Wednesday 12th March Westmeath’s ‘Not Around Us’ campaign was launched by the Leas Cathaoirleach of Westmeath County Council Cllr. Michael Dollard. The ‘Not Around Us’ awareness campaign is an initiative to discourage nicotine/tabacco/vaping use for the next generation. It is an ask from young people to refrain from smoking or vaping in places where […]
Westmeath Libraries is delighted to announce that Mullingar Library has been named as Library of the Year for the Island of Ireland by the British Book Awards 2025. This newly introduced award celebrates libraries that excel in engaging readers and implementing initiatives that deeply benefit their communities. The award recognises Mullingar Library for its inclusive […]