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 crafts event. There will also be storytimes, colouring sheets, toys and games available to spark your curiosity and imagination.
Join Crane Art for some drop in sessions from 11 - 1pm (More details coming soon)
Swish & Jiggle Under the Sea!
Swish, jiggle and join us for an underwater adventure! This gentle session blends music, movement, and ocean-inspired fun. We’ll sing songs, sway like seaweed, and listen to a beautiful story from beneath the waves. Children will also create their very own shaker instrument to take home. Perfect for preschoolers who love the sea, sound, and creativity. This event is free but places are limited so booking is essential - age range 2 - 5 year olds
Session 1 from 10am - 10.40am
Session 2 from 11am - 11.40am
Holy Family National School Presents: Children Of Lir: An Original Work By 2nd Class & Clann Na Nog Class Students
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Join us for a special screening of Children Of Lir, a work created by the 2nd class & Clann Na Nog class students of Holy Family NS.
Part of the Westmeath Whisperings Project. Also featuring a behind-the-scenes film documenting the creative journey they took with composer Carrie Harding.
This is a free event but booking is essential at
https://westmeath.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=19461048
Pottery Jam with ceramicist Stephanie Mc Guinness
Sessions:
Pottery Jam is a free ceramics workshop for kids aged 9-15 with ceramicist Stephanie Mc Guinness of Superlinea studio in Castlepollard. You will learn ceramics techniques and get to keep your own fired ceramic work!
There will be two hour-long workshops throughout the morning, at 10:00-11:00, and then at 11:30-12:30. Please note: These pieces will be fired and glazed in Stephanie's studio. There will be a day allocated when the pieces will be available for pick up in the library 3 weeks after the workshop.
Spaces are limited and booking is required
Join Art Box for drop in art and creativity from 11 - 1pm - More details coming soon
Join Kind Kids for art & creativity from 11-1pm - more details coming soon
Fighting Words creative workshops. More details coming soon
This article was published on: 17th April, 2025
Filed under: Creative Ireland, Library News