Mullingar Library celebrated St Patrick’s Day with lots of wonderful creations in this month’s Arts and Crafts session. There were plenty of decorations made in preparation for the celebrations. Thanks to all those who came along, and to Caroline J & Caroline Mc for hosting. Don't forget you can subscribe to our Whatsapp channel to […]
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 […]
'The Game Piece' Sculpture Lough Sewdy Gaming Piece A collection of 17 gaming pieces was discovered in Lugacaha, Lough Sewdy, Co. Westmeath. These gaming pieces, are a unique Irish type used in the early medieval game Hnefatafl. A digital model was created of one of these pieces. It features a conical antler core which appears […]
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating all that makes up the richness and diversity of Culture in Ireland today, connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally and aims to open up pathways to ongoing engagement. Celebrate with us in Westmeath Libraries on 20th September 2024 A reading of "Dren's Wish […]
All library events are free to attend but advance booking might be needed, please click through on the links below or contact your local library for more details: Monday17th June 2024 Tuesday18th June 2024 Wednesday19th June 2024 Thursday20th June 2024 Friday21st June 2024 Saturday22nd June 2024 All day - Faces of Africa exhibitionMoate Libraryruns until […]
On the 18th May Mullingar Library welcomed Mullingar Climate Action Network to the library for a "special event "Green Gather" event. "Sustainability through repair" was the main theme of the day, with speakers on biodiversity, food waste, upholstery and you repair among others. Many thanks to those that came along, and especially to Mullingar Climate […]
The second ever Irish Astronomy Week took place from the 9th - 16th March 2024. Westmeath Libraries were delighted to be able to take part this year, and hosted events in Athlone and Mullingar Libraries. Mullingar Library hosted Ivan Merrick, the current Chairperson of the Midlands Astronomy Club, on the 12th March for his talk […]
We're celebrating Ireland Reads 2024 by asking you to "Get Lost in a Good Book". This February 24th is Irelands Read Day, a national celebration of reading. We'll be marking the day with a host of events and activities. If you need some inspiration to help you to Get Lost in a Book why not […]
Monday15th January Tuesday16th January Wednesday17th January Thursday18th January Friday19th January Saturday20th January 10am - Knit & NatterMoate Library 10am - Baby & Toddler GroupMoate Library 10am - Advice on your deviceAidan Heavey Library, Athlone 10am - Baby Book & Toddler groupMullingar Library 11.30am - Lego BlockbustersAidan Heavey Library, Athlone 11am - I.C.A group meetingCastlepollard Library […]
Monday8th January Tuesday9th January Wednesday10th January Thursday11th January Friday12th January Saturday13th January Knit & NatterMoate Library10am Baby & Toddler groupMoate Library10am Advice on your deviceMullingar Library10am Bridge ClubKilbeggan Library2.30pm Baby Book Club & Toddler GroupMullingar Library10am Toddler Storytime & RhymeAidan Heavey Library, Athlone11am Local History exhibitionCastlepollard Libraryall day Knitting & Crochet Social GroupAidan Heavey Library, […]