Sensory play is a great way of engaging all of your senses in a fun way. Here in Westmeath Libraries we are delighted to have sensory rooms in Athlone and Mullingar Libraries, a sensory feature in Moate Library and a mobile sensory trolley in Castlepollard Library. All of our libraries also have sensory toys for […]
Please note the following changes to Castlepollard Library's opening hours from 16th Feb -2nd March We apologise for any inconvenience causedPlease contact Library HQ on 044 9332162 or email library@westmeathcoco.ie if you have any queries. Castlepollard's My Open Library will be available as usual at this time.
The Living Fabric, an exhibition of work by artist Teresa Doyle, opens Tuesday 21st February at 6pm in The Atrium, Westmeath County Council Buildings, Mullingar. The exhibition will be opened be by writer and broadcaster, Manchán Magan. The exhibition runs until the 3rd of March. The work for Teresa Doyle’s long-awaited exhibition, The Living Fabric, […]
We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for our 2023 Westmeath Creative Ireland Grants. About Creative Ireland The Creative Ireland Programme is an all-of-Government initiative to place creativity at the centre of public policy. It is guided by a vision that every person in Ireland will have the opportunity to realise their […]
At The Gates of Silent MemorySolo Exhibition by Clare Langan; curated by Eamonn MaxwellA major exhibition of rarely seen photographs by one of Ireland’s most important artists.Saturday 18th February– Thursday 20th April Luan Gallery is pleased to present At The Gates of Silent Memory; a solo exhibition of photography by internationally acclaimed Irish artist Clare […]
Westmeath Arts Office is delighted to present a solo exhibition Atlantic Windows from artist Cathal Gallagher in the Atrium from 7th February until 17th February. The exhibition will showcase over twenty works in oil, mixed media and acrylic paint. Each work is a framed window out to the stunning Wild Atlantic Way, and the eternal […]
Safefood in conjunction with Healthy Ireland at Your Library are happy to present a FREE online parenting talk about starting healthy habits on 7 February at 7pm. Hosted by safefood, this event invites parents to ask our experts advice on setting small, realistic goals and overcoming pushback from the rest of the family. The event […]
The Westmeath Arts Office invites local writers to apply for the Irish Writers Centre National Mentoring Programme 2023. The National Mentoring Programme is an opportunity for selected writers across the island of Ireland to receive sustained creative and professional mentoring from an established Irish writer of their choice. One Westmeath mentoring relationship is now on […]
Update: Olena Karpenko will be donating the proceeds of the exhibition to Come Back Alive, the charity providing support to the Ukrainian army. Those who wish to purchase pieces can do so by contacting Olena and donating here. Large pieces: €200 Small pieces: €100 Artist and recent Westmeath Artists’ Awards overall winner Olena Karpenko will […]
Happy 2023! find out What's Happening in Westmeath Libraries right now. For full details please see our Events Listing. Advice on your device Have you questions about how our ebooks work? Or want to learn how to sign up to our online classes? Simply ask any member of staff for assistance and we will be […]