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Whether you are seasoned reader or ready to fall in love with literature again, join us for Ireland Reads on Saturday 25th<\/sup> February. Ireland Reads is a national day of reading and we encourage everyone, no matter their age or stage of reading to \u2018Squeeze in a Read\u2019 and take a pledge to read on Saturday, even if it is just for a few minutes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the Ireland Reads website<\/a> to find out more and take a pledge to read. Or go to Westmeath Libraries events page<\/a> to find out what events for Ireland Reads are happening at a library near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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