Please click on the links below for more details, and to book your tickets. Remember you can always contact us on 044 9332162 or email library@westmeathcoco.ie if you have any questions, or just ask on your next visit to your local library. 23rd - 28th October Activity BookClub Exhibition Group Meeting Lecture / Talk Storytime Workshop / Class […]
28th August 2023 Summer Stars is almost at an end, but there is still time to read more. Call in to your local library and sign up today. We also have over 20 events happening around the county. Please click on the links below for more details, and to book your tickets. Remember you can […]
It was up, up and away for our Crafternoon at Aidan Heavey Library last week. The children made hot air balloons! They turned out beautifully and each child made their own unique creation with different decorations and colours on the balloon. We were delighted to welcome our first cat to the group. Despite being tired […]
Moate Library welcomed some special guests for a sleepover in the library recently. Find out what happened in this short video Find out what's happening in your local library by subscribing to our News and Events newsletter, check out our events listings, or follow us on social media : Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.
This August we are delighted to welcome artist Emma Cassidy to Westmeath Libraries for workshops on Irish Crochet Lace. To whet your appetite before these events Emma has kindly written the following introduction to Irish Crochet Lace. Workshops funded by Westmeath's Heritage Office for Heritage Week 2023. A brief explanation of Irish Crochet Lace, it’s […]
Article by Caroline Barry Kilbeggan Library is delighted to announce that Westcountry Willows will be hosting a Basket Making workshop in the library on August 15th, 12pm-4pm to celebrate Heritage Week. - Please note this event is now booked out.Workshops funded by Westmeath's Heritage Office for Heritage Week 2023. The variety of form and functional use of traditional wickerwork […]
Athlone Library ran an Easter colouring competition for children in the lead up to Easter. Children that entered the competition were in with a chance to win an Easter egg! The winners have now been chosen and you can see some of the winning entries below. The pictures will be on display next week at […]
This month Kilbeggan Library showcases the work of local artist Pauline Nannery. The exhibition is a mix of oil paintings and acrylics featuring scenes of nature, home and familiar landmarks. These are mostly original pieces, with a couple of reproductions giving Pauline's take on works by Robert Moore and William John Leech. Drop in during Kilbeggan Library's opening […]
We had lots of fun at our craft session at Athlone Library today. The children started off by making Easter themed bookmarks. Each child chose either to make an Easter bunny or an Easter chick. Everyone’s bookmark turned out really well as you can see from the pictures! Next they made pictures for the library […]
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 […]