The official launch of Summer Stars took place at Westmeath Libraries this week. What better way to kick it off than to have Irish author and illustrator Oisín McGann visit our library branches! Children from St Colman's NS Bellview, St. Mary’s NS Athlone, St Féichín's NS Fore and St. Brigid’s NS Moate were in for […]
Summer is here, and that means only one thing, Summer Stars in your local library! So make sure to call in and sign up today. This summer we will be hosting a number of events and activities around the county including Treasure Hunt - Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone 10 Jun 2024 to 31 Aug 2024 […]
Westmeath Libraries are working with Music Generation Westmeath to offer low-cost quality instruments to rent. You must be a registered adult borrower with Westmeath Libraries. Not a member? Sign up in your local library today, membership of the library is free to all. If you are unsure of your library card number please get in […]
Westmeath Libraries are delighted to be a part of this year's Well Westmeath Expo in Belvedere House and Gardens, Saturday 18th May 2024, from 11am - 4pm. Get ready to celebrate all that is healthy and positive about life in County Westmeath as part of this FREE event organized by Healthy Communities & Healthy Westmeath. […]
Did you know that there was once a bloody battle in the streets of Kilbeggan? In the 1798 Rebellion many Irish people, inspired by revolutions in France and America, rose up against landlords and British rule. While the major fighting took place in Wexford, Mayo, Antrim and Down, there was plenty of drama in these […]
Engineers Week 2024 took place from the 2nd March – 8th March. The Aidan Heavey Library had lots of exciting schools events taking place during the week. On Tuesday the Westmeath Fire & Rescue Service visited the library to give a talk on the fire & rescue service, including how engineering is an important part […]
Beidh Leabharlanna na h-Iarmhí dúnta ón Satharn 3 Feabhra go dtí an Luan 5 Feabhra 2024 (san áireamh) Osclóidh leabharlanna Dé Máirt 6 Feabhra Beidh "My Open Library" ar fáil i Leabharlanna an Móta, Bhaile na gCros agus an Muileann gCearr. Westmeath Libraries will be closed from Saturday 3rd until Monday 5th February 2024 (Inclusive) […]
Time: 11am - 1pm approxDate: 3rd February 2024What: Walk & Talk with George Smith (Botanist) and Gordon Wycherley (Birdwatch Westmeath).Where: Lilliput Car Park Lough Ennell Join us to celebrate with us World Wetlands Day to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet. Walk and talk will be led by […]
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, […]