February 2024
Westmeath Libraries will be closed for the Imbolc/St Brigid's Day Bank Holiday Weekend from 3rd Feb - 5th Feb inclusive. Reopening as usual on Tuesday 6th February 2024
February 24th is Ireland Reads Day! And this year’s theme is “Get Lost”, so join us in Westmeath Libraries and we’ll help you to Get Lost in a Good Book.
More details coming soon so stay tuned for events, recommended reads and more.
Do you have questions about technology? Drop in to your local library and our staff will help you out. From questions about common computer problems to signing up to the library app, library staff are here to help.
Did you know we offer free
so if you need help using any of these our staff are here to help.
Investigate your local library’s Book Club and start chatting to other readers, you never know what book you might be inspired to pick up.
1st Feb at 6.30pm - Athlone Book Club for Adults. Reading How to build a boat by Elaine Feeney
Every Friday at 3.10pm - The Under 12s Book club meets in Kilbeggan Library
28th Feb at 11am - Moate Book Club. Reading Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor
29th Feb at 11am - Moate Book Club for Beginners. Reading The Girl from Donegal by Carmel Harrington
29th Feb at 6.30pm - Mullingar Book Club. Reading Miss Garnet’s Angel by Sally Vickers
Online Book Club - remember, if you can't make any of these meetings but would like to chat about books why not join our facebook group - click here.
Our Teen Advisory Board is meeting in Mullingar Library on 12th February at 4.00pm - You can drop in any time until 5pm
This is a group of teenagers from around the county who meet on a regular basis to help make the library more relevant to teenagers.
We want to know what you would love to see in your local library, the books you want to read, the events you want to hold. The library belongs to you, so we want to include your views and options. If you are interested in the future of Westmeath Libraries then join our advisory group and make sure your voice is heard.
Story time at the library
Join us in Mullingar Library every Friday morning from 10am - 11am for our Baby Book Club and Toddler group. All are welcome and there is no booking required.
Join us in Athlone Library for some Toddler Storytime & Rhyme on 10th Feb at 11am. Storytime is free but booking essential. When reserving a space one ticket is needed per group only. Ticket can be booked in adults name.
Crafts for Adults
Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, needlecraft or any other craft activity? We are delighted to host a number of crafting groups in our libraries on a regular basis. These always welcome new members and are a great way to share skills as well as share the chat.
Knit & Natter meet in Moate Library every Monday at 10.30am
Knitting and crocheting in Kilbeggan Library every Monday at 2pm
The Patchwork and Needlecraft group meet in Mullingar Library every Monday at 1pm
M4 Womens Group/Knitting club meet every Tuesday in Castlepollard Library at 10.30am.
Knitting & Crochet Social group meet in Athlone Library 13th Feb & 27th Feb at 10.30am
Remember if none of these suit feel free to contact the library about setting up a group of your own.
Warhammer Night in the Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone.
17:00 to 20:00 on the 13th of February.
If you already have an army bring along either of the following:
A combat patrol
A legal 500 point army
If you do not have an army we will have armies available to borrow and will work to show new players how to play. We will also have Kill Team and Blood Bowl available. This event is free but registration required. Suitable for ages 16+
Drop in to Castlepollard Library for a free blood pressure check-up, courtesy of Green St. Pharmacy. The clinic will operate from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm on Wednesday, 14th February. This service is free and no booking is required.
These are just a taster of the events that are happening around Westmeath this February. We’re adding more all the time so remember to check out our events page and follow us on social media.
Our workshop on how to make a St. Brigid’s Day cross is booked out, so why not take a look at this video. If you do make a cross of your own why not share a picture with us, we’d love to see your creations.
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