The Westmeath Libraries podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/news-and-events-from-westmeath-libraries Join us for a monthly library chat. We'll talk about a variety of library related topics, from books to events, and plans for the future. © 2024 Westmeath Libraries 268b374c-65fb-5517-a557-462cd73b4054 yes en-ie Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:13:21 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:14:39 +0000 http://www.westmeathculture.ie/library https://img.transistorcdn.com/JHew-vNIGEYoSVUtcfUqaR3xrhieRghEGdYc4GuXR9w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM2ODYxLzE2NzAz/MzIzMzItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Westmeath Libraries podcast http://www.westmeathculture.ie/library episodic Westmeath Libraries Join us for a monthly library chat. We'll talk about a variety of library related topics, from books to events, and plans for the future. Join us for a monthly library chat. library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, Westmeath Libraries No No April 2026 47 47 April 2026 full 8e48239b-3afd-4688-9982-cb0f35fa52bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/e71d4ca6 Sarah and Rory chat about recent events around Westmeath Libraries, and on what's happening soon around the county.

Kinnegad Library have been enjoying Spring Into Storytime events, and some great Lego sessions including a Master workshop with Maynooth Lego society. There will be more Lego events coming soon, so remember to stay tuned to our website for updates - www.westmeathculture.ie
Kinnegad also had some lovely arts and crafts activities, and a creative writing workshop with Lorraine Murphy.

In Castlepollard Library it has also been a busy time, with lots of craft activites with children, Spring Into Storytime events, and also celebrated Irish Astronomy Week, Seachtain na Gaeilge and much much more.

Coming soon our libraries will have: More Spring into Storytime events, Parent & Toddler storytimes, book clubs, Gardening & Sustainability workshops with Anna Browne, Bealtaine events, crafting and more.

This month's podcast also features an interview with Rose Flynn former principal of the Kinnegad girls school, and Mags Flynn with Kinnegad Town team. They chated to Sarah about the history of Kinnegad, and especially the lovely building that today houses Kinnegad Library, and the LWETB

]]> Sarah and Rory chat about recent events around Westmeath Libraries, and on what's happening soon around the county.

Kinnegad Library have been enjoying Spring Into Storytime events, and some great Lego sessions including a Master workshop with Maynooth Lego society. There will be more Lego events coming soon, so remember to stay tuned to our website for updates - www.westmeathculture.ie
Kinnegad also had some lovely arts and crafts activities, and a creative writing workshop with Lorraine Murphy.

In Castlepollard Library it has also been a busy time, with lots of craft activites with children, Spring Into Storytime events, and also celebrated Irish Astronomy Week, Seachtain na Gaeilge and much much more.

Coming soon our libraries will have: More Spring into Storytime events, Parent & Toddler storytimes, book clubs, Gardening & Sustainability workshops with Anna Browne, Bealtaine events, crafting and more.

This month's podcast also features an interview with Rose Flynn former principal of the Kinnegad girls school, and Mags Flynn with Kinnegad Town team. They chated to Sarah about the history of Kinnegad, and especially the lovely building that today houses Kinnegad Library, and the LWETB

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:13:21 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 2030 Sarah and Rory chat about recent events around Westmeath Libraries, and on what's happening soon around the county.

Kinnegad Library have been enjoying Spring Into Storytime events, and some great Lego sessions including a Master workshop with Maynooth Lego society. There will be more Lego events coming soon, so remember to stay tuned to our website for updates - www.westmeathculture.ie
Kinnegad also had some lovely arts and crafts activities, and a creative writing workshop with Lorraine Murphy.

In Castlepollard Library it has also been a busy time, with lots of craft activites with children, Spring Into Storytime events, and also celebrated Irish Astronomy Week, Seachtain na Gaeilge and much much more.

Coming soon our libraries will have: More Spring into Storytime events, Parent & Toddler storytimes, book clubs, Gardening & Sustainability workshops with Anna Browne, Bealtaine events, crafting and more.

This month's podcast also features an interview with Rose Flynn former principal of the Kinnegad girls school, and Mags Flynn with Kinnegad Town team. They chated to Sarah about the history of Kinnegad, and especially the lovely building that today houses Kinnegad Library, and the LWETB

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No March 2026 46 46 March 2026 full caba19e5-1317-432d-94d2-a132e8eeaa83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98b8eed9 Sarah, Rory, and Colm chat about what's happening in Westmeath Libraries.

Topics this episode include the reopening of Aidan Heavey Athlone, and their brand new sensory Cubbie. Call in and ask staff if you are interested. Remember you can see all our events on our website at https://westmeath.spydus.ie.

We also chat about some events that have just happened, including leprechaun bookmarks for St. Patrick's Day in Castlepollard Library, Robotics in Kinnegad, Seachtain na Gaeilge events and much more.

Upcoming events in our libraries include

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next month


]]> Sarah, Rory, and Colm chat about what's happening in Westmeath Libraries.

Topics this episode include the reopening of Aidan Heavey Athlone, and their brand new sensory Cubbie. Call in and ask staff if you are interested. Remember you can see all our events on our website at https://westmeath.spydus.ie.

We also chat about some events that have just happened, including leprechaun bookmarks for St. Patrick's Day in Castlepollard Library, Robotics in Kinnegad, Seachtain na Gaeilge events and much more.

Upcoming events in our libraries include

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next month


]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:27:26 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 921 Sarah, Rory, and Colm chat about what's happening in Westmeath Libraries.

Topics this episode include the reopening of Aidan Heavey Athlone, and their brand new sensory Cubbie. Call in and ask staff if you are interested. Remember you can see all our events on our website at https://westmeath.spydus.ie.

We also chat about some events that have just happened, including leprechaun bookmarks for St. Patrick's Day in Castlepollard Library, Robotics in Kinnegad, Seachtain na Gaeilge events and much more.

Upcoming events in our libraries include

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next month


]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No February 2026 45 45 February 2026 full fa41ab95-ef34-49f6-970e-097c1f2c55cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/894eea2c Colm, Sarah and Rory chat about another busy month in Westmeath  Libraries.

From Fighting Words to visits from the Argentinian Amabassador, you never know what you'll come across in your local library.
You'll find more details on all our events at www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> Colm, Sarah and Rory chat about another busy month in Westmeath  Libraries.

From Fighting Words to visits from the Argentinian Amabassador, you never know what you'll come across in your local library.
You'll find more details on all our events at www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:31:05 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1344 Colm, Sarah and Rory chat about another busy month in Westmeath  Libraries.

From Fighting Words to visits from the Argentinian Amabassador, you never know what you'll come across in your local library.
You'll find more details on all our events at www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No January 2026 44 44 January 2026 full e79af222-f51b-44df-8197-efd0385edeb8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c1dce95 Welcome to our first episode of 2026, we hope everyone had a great Christmas & New year. In today's podcast Colm, Rory,  and Sarah chat about library events, past and upcoming. As well as looking back at some library related statistics from 2025, including the most popular book in Westmeath Libraries.
Some of our upcoming events include making St. Brigid's crosses out of pipecleaners, new book clubs, and the Aidan Heavey Library is planning to reopen in February.

Remember you can find all our events on our website at www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> Welcome to our first episode of 2026, we hope everyone had a great Christmas & New year. In today's podcast Colm, Rory,  and Sarah chat about library events, past and upcoming. As well as looking back at some library related statistics from 2025, including the most popular book in Westmeath Libraries.
Some of our upcoming events include making St. Brigid's crosses out of pipecleaners, new book clubs, and the Aidan Heavey Library is planning to reopen in February.

Remember you can find all our events on our website at www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:03:36 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1149 Welcome to our first episode of 2026, we hope everyone had a great Christmas & New year. In today's podcast Colm, Rory,  and Sarah chat about library events, past and upcoming. As well as looking back at some library related statistics from 2025, including the most popular book in Westmeath Libraries.
Some of our upcoming events include making St. Brigid's crosses out of pipecleaners, new book clubs, and the Aidan Heavey Library is planning to reopen in February.

Remember you can find all our events on our website at www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No December 2025 43 43 December 2025 full ef488d8d-7e8d-4e23-97da-fc4615b91a4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3a0f5a3 In this episode of our podcast Colm & Rory are joined by Sarah Lindsay Swan from Kinnegad Library. Kinnegad is our newest library, opening to the public at the end of October. Sarah fills us in on all everything that's happening in Kinnegad including a snowman scavenger hunt and colouring competitions for children, and of course a Christmas story time.
Colm is working in Kilbeggan Library now which reopened in November after some much needed refurbishment. Colm shares some upcoming events including their Family Time at your Library events, including a festive story time and singalong. In the New Year Kilbeggan will have some one to one sessions designed to help people with digital and financial skills. Kilbeggan is also looking at setting up a new Chess Club, if you are interested get in touch.
There is loads happening in Mullingar as well, lots of festive events including Christmas storytime and colouring session.
Rory talks about how they are helping people with the Birdwatch Ireland survey in Castlepollard Library, forms can be collected in all libraries. The annual Castlepollard Art exhibition is on view at the moment, right up until the Christmas break. Castlepollard is also hosting a very special reading of A Christmas Carol.

Remember you can see contact details for all our libraries on our website - www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> In this episode of our podcast Colm & Rory are joined by Sarah Lindsay Swan from Kinnegad Library. Kinnegad is our newest library, opening to the public at the end of October. Sarah fills us in on all everything that's happening in Kinnegad including a snowman scavenger hunt and colouring competitions for children, and of course a Christmas story time.
Colm is working in Kilbeggan Library now which reopened in November after some much needed refurbishment. Colm shares some upcoming events including their Family Time at your Library events, including a festive story time and singalong. In the New Year Kilbeggan will have some one to one sessions designed to help people with digital and financial skills. Kilbeggan is also looking at setting up a new Chess Club, if you are interested get in touch.
There is loads happening in Mullingar as well, lots of festive events including Christmas storytime and colouring session.
Rory talks about how they are helping people with the Birdwatch Ireland survey in Castlepollard Library, forms can be collected in all libraries. The annual Castlepollard Art exhibition is on view at the moment, right up until the Christmas break. Castlepollard is also hosting a very special reading of A Christmas Carol.

Remember you can see contact details for all our libraries on our website - www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:45:18 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 884 In this episode of our podcast Colm & Rory are joined by Sarah Lindsay Swan from Kinnegad Library. Kinnegad is our newest library, opening to the public at the end of October. Sarah fills us in on all everything that's happening in Kinnegad including a snowman scavenger hunt and colouring competitions for children, and of course a Christmas story time.
Colm is working in Kilbeggan Library now which reopened in November after some much needed refurbishment. Colm shares some upcoming events including their Family Time at your Library events, including a festive story time and singalong. In the New Year Kilbeggan will have some one to one sessions designed to help people with digital and financial skills. Kilbeggan is also looking at setting up a new Chess Club, if you are interested get in touch.
There is loads happening in Mullingar as well, lots of festive events including Christmas storytime and colouring session.
Rory talks about how they are helping people with the Birdwatch Ireland survey in Castlepollard Library, forms can be collected in all libraries. The annual Castlepollard Art exhibition is on view at the moment, right up until the Christmas break. Castlepollard is also hosting a very special reading of A Christmas Carol.

Remember you can see contact details for all our libraries on our website - www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No November 2025 42 42 November 2025 full 471521e2-8a54-4a25-8747-e706b00af0c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2eb457a2 Colm and Rory return to chat about some revent library events, including Science Week in Athlone, the Mad Professor in Castlepollard. We also have a look ahead to what's on right now, as well as a look ahead to some December events.
Remember, you can see all of our events on westmeath.spydus.ie

]]> Colm and Rory return to chat about some revent library events, including Science Week in Athlone, the Mad Professor in Castlepollard. We also have a look ahead to what's on right now, as well as a look ahead to some December events.
Remember, you can see all of our events on westmeath.spydus.ie

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:07:49 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 682 Colm and Rory return to chat about some revent library events, including Science Week in Athlone, the Mad Professor in Castlepollard. We also have a look ahead to what's on right now, as well as a look ahead to some December events.
Remember, you can see all of our events on westmeath.spydus.ie

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No October 2025 41 41 October 2025 full 45606713-15f3-457b-a06d-0f4ca6d832e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45bc5183 Colm and Rory chat about recent events in the library, and Colm talks to Caroline about some ghost stories and folklore from Dublin and Westmeath.

]]> Colm and Rory chat about recent events in the library, and Colm talks to Caroline about some ghost stories and folklore from Dublin and Westmeath.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:28:50 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 2051 Colm and Rory chat about recent events in the library, and Colm talks to Caroline about some ghost stories and folklore from Dublin and Westmeath.

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No September 2025 40 40 September 2025 full f1f835c0-b774-4f60-b2f4-25c99c4f72e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d9ff42f September means school is back in session and in this episode of our podcast Colm and Rory chat about all the library can offer students. From study spaces, to books, and how to sign up for My Open Library.
They also chat about National Public Libraries Open Day, Culture Night, SDG Week, school visits, and Book Clubs.

Have a listen, and learn about all that your local library can offer you. Remember, the Westmeath Libraries is free to join, we don't charge late fees, we offer access to millions of items across Ireland. There is free WiFi, Online Resources, and much much more. You can join today at your local library, or sign up online

]]> September means school is back in session and in this episode of our podcast Colm and Rory chat about all the library can offer students. From study spaces, to books, and how to sign up for My Open Library.
They also chat about National Public Libraries Open Day, Culture Night, SDG Week, school visits, and Book Clubs.

Have a listen, and learn about all that your local library can offer you. Remember, the Westmeath Libraries is free to join, we don't charge late fees, we offer access to millions of items across Ireland. There is free WiFi, Online Resources, and much much more. You can join today at your local library, or sign up online

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:31:48 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 875 September means school is back in session and in this episode of our podcast Colm and Rory chat about all the library can offer students. From study spaces, to books, and how to sign up for My Open Library.
They also chat about National Public Libraries Open Day, Culture Night, SDG Week, school visits, and Book Clubs.

Have a listen, and learn about all that your local library can offer you. Remember, the Westmeath Libraries is free to join, we don't charge late fees, we offer access to millions of items across Ireland. There is free WiFi, Online Resources, and much much more. You can join today at your local library, or sign up online

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No August 2025 39 39 August 2025 full 71d0ecc8-8c8f-4bc5-a12d-3d86d740c3a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61da04f6 This episode features an interview with Westmeath County Council STEM Engagement officer Kelley Keogh, talking about robots, coding and AI.
Colm and Rory also catch-up on recent news and events from Summer Stars to Heritage Week.
We also take a look at some Culture Night events in the library, as well as how you can get help your device by chatting to library staff, pick p a My Little Library Bag for anyone starting primary school this year.
Remember, all our events are listed on our website at https://westmeath.spydus.ie/

]]> This episode features an interview with Westmeath County Council STEM Engagement officer Kelley Keogh, talking about robots, coding and AI.
Colm and Rory also catch-up on recent news and events from Summer Stars to Heritage Week.
We also take a look at some Culture Night events in the library, as well as how you can get help your device by chatting to library staff, pick p a My Little Library Bag for anyone starting primary school this year.
Remember, all our events are listed on our website at https://westmeath.spydus.ie/

]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:39:51 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1287 This episode features an interview with Westmeath County Council STEM Engagement officer Kelley Keogh, talking about robots, coding and AI.
Colm and Rory also catch-up on recent news and events from Summer Stars to Heritage Week.
We also take a look at some Culture Night events in the library, as well as how you can get help your device by chatting to library staff, pick p a My Little Library Bag for anyone starting primary school this year.
Remember, all our events are listed on our website at https://westmeath.spydus.ie/

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No July 2025 38 38 July 2025 full 1e732cdd-2d74-4779-bbae-3ae7be32e13e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6586a5c7 Summer Stars is ongoing in all our libraries, in this episode Colm & Rory chat about some of the events that have been happening. They'll also be talking about Heritage Week coming soon, and all that's planned for August.

Read more about

]]> Summer Stars is ongoing in all our libraries, in this episode Colm & Rory chat about some of the events that have been happening. They'll also be talking about Heritage Week coming soon, and all that's planned for August.

Read more about

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:12:11 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 946 Summer Stars is ongoing in all our libraries, in this episode Colm & Rory chat about some of the events that have been happening. They'll also be talking about Heritage Week coming soon, and all that's planned for August.

Read more about

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No June 2025 37 37 June 2025 full 725ce917-963b-49f1-b95f-0fa43024fd9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/df18b9ef Join Colm and Rory as they chat about all things libraries. This month's highlight is our Summer Stars programme, you can find all our events at www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> Join Colm and Rory as they chat about all things libraries. This month's highlight is our Summer Stars programme, you can find all our events at www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:44:36 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 841 Join Colm and Rory as they chat about all things libraries. This month's highlight is our Summer Stars programme, you can find all our events at www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No May 2025 36 36 May 2025 full a2c7f10d-7b79-4329-841a-b9c495a5bb8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d533d58e In this episode Colm & Rory talk about events in the libraries including Bealtaine, Summer Stars, and more
You'll find all our events at https://westmeath.spydus.ie/ and all our library news on our website at https://westmeathculture.ie/library/


]]> In this episode Colm & Rory talk about events in the libraries including Bealtaine, Summer Stars, and more
You'll find all our events at https://westmeath.spydus.ie/ and all our library news on our website at https://westmeathculture.ie/library/


]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 15:13:52 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 775 In this episode Colm & Rory talk about events in the libraries including Bealtaine, Summer Stars, and more
You'll find all our events at https://westmeath.spydus.ie/ and all our library news on our website at https://westmeathculture.ie/library/


]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No April 2025 35 35 April 2025 full 7cac929d-6837-447c-ac3a-12123d975144 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ccbc6ac Our podcast host Caroline has moved to a new library in Westmeath, and so has passed on the podcast to two new hosts, Colm & Rory. This is their first episode and they chat about what's happening libraries around Westmeath.

- Mullingar Library announced as Library of the Year for Island of Ireland
- Gardening workshops with Anna Browne of Big Sky Flowers
- Spring Into Storytime - lots of events happening in all our libraries
- Mending morning ideas - get in touch with your ideas to library@westmeathcoco.ie

Westmeath Libraries events | Subscribe to our WhatsApp 

]]> Our podcast host Caroline has moved to a new library in Westmeath, and so has passed on the podcast to two new hosts, Colm & Rory. This is their first episode and they chat about what's happening libraries around Westmeath.

- Mullingar Library announced as Library of the Year for Island of Ireland
- Gardening workshops with Anna Browne of Big Sky Flowers
- Spring Into Storytime - lots of events happening in all our libraries
- Mending morning ideas - get in touch with your ideas to library@westmeathcoco.ie

Westmeath Libraries events | Subscribe to our WhatsApp 

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:22:47 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 664 Our podcast host Caroline has moved to a new library in Westmeath, and so has passed on the podcast to two new hosts, Colm & Rory. This is their first episode and they chat about what's happening libraries around Westmeath.

- Mullingar Library announced as Library of the Year for Island of Ireland
- Gardening workshops with Anna Browne of Big Sky Flowers
- Spring Into Storytime - lots of events happening in all our libraries
- Mending morning ideas - get in touch with your ideas to library@westmeathcoco.ie

Westmeath Libraries events | Subscribe to our WhatsApp 

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No February 2025 34 34 February 2025 full ffe42016-7e86-4dba-adbe-a9c178d85488 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eae3e3df In this month's podcast we celebrate Ireland Reads, our national celebration of reading in Ireland. Throughout February and especially on Ireland Reads Day, February 22nd, we’re calling on people across Ireland to get lost in a good book. It doesn’t matter what you read, where you read or how well you read, as long as you read.

]]> In this month's podcast we celebrate Ireland Reads, our national celebration of reading in Ireland. Throughout February and especially on Ireland Reads Day, February 22nd, we’re calling on people across Ireland to get lost in a good book. It doesn’t matter what you read, where you read or how well you read, as long as you read.

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1695 In this month's podcast we celebrate Ireland Reads, our national celebration of reading in Ireland. Throughout February and especially on Ireland Reads Day, February 22nd, we’re calling on people across Ireland to get lost in a good book. It doesn’t matter what you read, where you read or how well you read, as long as you read.

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No December 2024 33 33 December 2024 full 30268a7e-e243-49b6-ab28-4b1a3634b434 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9eb2ba9 Caroline talks to Michelle Ruddy from Athlone Library about Family Time At Your Library, and Finola Colgan from Mental Health Ireland about our "Well Westmeath" programme.
We also get to hear some wonderful singing from Caoimhe from Athlone Library ahead of their Christmas Children's Karaoke

Remember to stay tuned to our website & social media for all the news from Westmeath Libraries

]]> Caroline talks to Michelle Ruddy from Athlone Library about Family Time At Your Library, and Finola Colgan from Mental Health Ireland about our "Well Westmeath" programme.
We also get to hear some wonderful singing from Caoimhe from Athlone Library ahead of their Christmas Children's Karaoke

Remember to stay tuned to our website & social media for all the news from Westmeath Libraries

]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1474 Caroline talks to Michelle Ruddy from Athlone Library about Family Time At Your Library, and Finola Colgan from Mental Health Ireland about our "Well Westmeath" programme.
We also get to hear some wonderful singing from Caoimhe from Athlone Library ahead of their Christmas Children's Karaoke

Remember to stay tuned to our website & social media for all the news from Westmeath Libraries

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No November 2024 32 32 November 2024 full 46f9ca40-2d19-4799-896f-ca4346475712 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0a27e02 In this episode of the Westmeath Libraries Podcast Caroline talks with Dr. Emer O'Neill, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at TUS Athlone. They talk about setting up a fish farm on a bog, and the importance of the bio economy.

Other events mentioned in the podcast include:

]]> In this episode of the Westmeath Libraries Podcast Caroline talks with Dr. Emer O'Neill, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at TUS Athlone. They talk about setting up a fish farm on a bog, and the importance of the bio economy.

Other events mentioned in the podcast include:

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:38:52 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1171 In this episode of the Westmeath Libraries Podcast Caroline talks with Dr. Emer O'Neill, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at TUS Athlone. They talk about setting up a fish farm on a bog, and the importance of the bio economy.

Other events mentioned in the podcast include:

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No October 2024 31 31 October 2024 full 37aafc14-ac6a-4f8c-8844-dd3b1de4b244 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f445e3f9 Caroline chats to Aidan Courtney and to Niall de Búrca about Childrens Book Festival.


]]> Caroline chats to Aidan Courtney and to Niall de Búrca about Childrens Book Festival.


]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1781 Caroline chats to Aidan Courtney and to Niall de Búrca about Childrens Book Festival.


]]> library, westmeath, author, storyteller, comic, artist, Aidan Courtney, Niall de Burca, Childrens Book Festival No September 2024 30 30 September 2024 full e23eb052-2bdb-424a-a625-93a54ffdd609 https://share.transistor.fm/s/126862b3 Caroline chats to Colm from Mullingar Library about The Waking of Willie Ryan by John Broderick. This is Athlone's One Town One Book read as we celebrate the 100 years since the birth of John Broderick. They also discuss Sustainable Development Goals and libraries.

Find out more about the services  on offer from your library at our website: www.westmeathculture.ie/library

]]> Caroline chats to Colm from Mullingar Library about The Waking of Willie Ryan by John Broderick. This is Athlone's One Town One Book read as we celebrate the 100 years since the birth of John Broderick. They also discuss Sustainable Development Goals and libraries.

Find out more about the services  on offer from your library at our website: www.westmeathculture.ie/library

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:32:55 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1798 Caroline chats to Colm from Mullingar Library about The Waking of Willie Ryan by John Broderick. This is Athlone's One Town One Book read as we celebrate the 100 years since the birth of John Broderick. They also discuss Sustainable Development Goals and libraries.

Find out more about the services  on offer from your library at our website: www.westmeathculture.ie/library

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No Heritage Week 2024 29 29 Heritage Week 2024 full e5f34557-41d1-437d-9ce4-9a5a9b91ec2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/44b8f367 In this episode Caroline chats to Seamus O'Brien, editor of Westmeath: History and Society – interdisciplinary essays on the history of an Irish county about his latest project on the vernacular buildings of Westmeath.

Anne and Lorna from the Aidan Heavey Library discuss some of the ways they are celebrating Heritage Week, which happens this August.

And remember there are always new events being added, so keep up to date with the library by visiting our www.westmeathculture.ie or check out our events page

]]> In this episode Caroline chats to Seamus O'Brien, editor of Westmeath: History and Society – interdisciplinary essays on the history of an Irish county about his latest project on the vernacular buildings of Westmeath.

Anne and Lorna from the Aidan Heavey Library discuss some of the ways they are celebrating Heritage Week, which happens this August.

And remember there are always new events being added, so keep up to date with the library by visiting our www.westmeathculture.ie or check out our events page

]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:15:00 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1414 In this episode Caroline chats to Seamus O'Brien, editor of Westmeath: History and Society – interdisciplinary essays on the history of an Irish county about his latest project on the vernacular buildings of Westmeath.

Anne and Lorna from the Aidan Heavey Library discuss some of the ways they are celebrating Heritage Week, which happens this August.

And remember there are always new events being added, so keep up to date with the library by visiting our www.westmeathculture.ie or check out our events page

]]> heritage week, westmeath, history, local history, vernacular buildings, No July 2024 28 28 July 2024 full 550862e8-8f6b-46c3-bff6-380a292b6912 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46241eba Celebrate Summer with Westmeath Libraries this July
Summer Stars is well underway for all the children out there, and we also have a host of events for adults as well

Read the newsletter on Substack

]]> Celebrate Summer with Westmeath Libraries this July
Summer Stars is well underway for all the children out there, and we also have a host of events for adults as well

Read the newsletter on Substack

]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:00:22 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 812 Celebrate Summer with Westmeath Libraries this July
Summer Stars is well underway for all the children out there, and we also have a host of events for adults as well

Read the newsletter on Substack

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No June 2024 in Westmeath Libraries 27 27 June 2024 in Westmeath Libraries full 3ea82611-865d-4174-b62f-fa45b737fcd0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/987834e5 All the news and events from Westmeath libraries, including our Library of Sanctuary award, Summer Stars, and exciting changes coming to Kilbeggan Library.


]]> All the news and events from Westmeath libraries, including our Library of Sanctuary award, Summer Stars, and exciting changes coming to Kilbeggan Library.


]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 14:17:33 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 879 All the news and events from Westmeath libraries, including our Library of Sanctuary award, Summer Stars, and exciting changes coming to Kilbeggan Library.


]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No May 2024 in Westmeath Libraries 26 26 May 2024 in Westmeath Libraries full ecf03ad9-42c9-448e-b625-9af910fca214 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ee29af3 May marks Bealtaine in the old Irish calendar, so Caroline shares a few traditional meanings and practices. As well as chatting about our upcoming news and events.
You can visit our website at www.westmeathculture.ie or read our newsletter here

]]> May marks Bealtaine in the old Irish calendar, so Caroline shares a few traditional meanings and practices. As well as chatting about our upcoming news and events.
You can visit our website at www.westmeathculture.ie or read our newsletter here

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 10:30:11 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1018 May marks Bealtaine in the old Irish calendar, so Caroline shares a few traditional meanings and practices. As well as chatting about our upcoming news and events.
You can visit our website at www.westmeathculture.ie or read our newsletter here

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No April in Westmeath Libraries 25 25 April in Westmeath Libraries full ab70f817-fd16-42f3-95ee-b335c503e0cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f131d4a From Spring Into Storytime to local history podcasts, there is so much happening in our libraries this April.

]]> From Spring Into Storytime to local history podcasts, there is so much happening in our libraries this April.

]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:29:50 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 2015 From Spring Into Storytime to local history podcasts, there is so much happening in our libraries this April.

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No March 2024 in Westmeath Libraries 24 24 March 2024 in Westmeath Libraries full e4eb6dd6-435c-499f-8e96-ddec100ff9c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9efb29e9 This month we are celebrating International Women's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Astronomy Week Ireland, and more. Listen for all our upcoming events

]]> This month we are celebrating International Women's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Astronomy Week Ireland, and more. Listen for all our upcoming events

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:25:50 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1358 This month we are celebrating International Women's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Astronomy Week Ireland, and more. Listen for all our upcoming events

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No February 2024 23 23 February 2024 full 8343fe0d-00af-41bc-9eac-ca65f4b52b1b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a78303d5 News and Events from Westmeath Libraries for February 2024, featuring Ireland Reads, Book Clubs, Warhammer, Teen Advisory Board and much much more. Remember, all the details for these events can be found on our events page on www.westmeathculture.ie or sign up for our monthly newsletter - https://westmeathlibraries.substack.com/p/february-2024

]]> News and Events from Westmeath Libraries for February 2024, featuring Ireland Reads, Book Clubs, Warhammer, Teen Advisory Board and much much more. Remember, all the details for these events can be found on our events page on www.westmeathculture.ie or sign up for our monthly newsletter - https://westmeathlibraries.substack.com/p/february-2024

]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:44:13 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1111 News and Events from Westmeath Libraries for February 2024, featuring Ireland Reads, Book Clubs, Warhammer, Teen Advisory Board and much much more. Remember, all the details for these events can be found on our events page on www.westmeathculture.ie or sign up for our monthly newsletter - https://westmeathlibraries.substack.com/p/february-2024

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No January 2024 22 22 January 2024 full b6740cfc-2e39-486e-ad13-c4dda01c30b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14981089 Happy New Year everyone. Here is a round up of our news and events for January 2024.

]]> Happy New Year everyone. Here is a round up of our news and events for January 2024.

]]> Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:55:16 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 812 Happy New Year everyone. Here is a round up of our news and events for January 2024.

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No December 2023 21 21 December 2023 full 8a990512-606b-43e7-b6bf-9650188e6927 https://share.transistor.fm/s/301f07e9 Hello and welcome to Westmeath Libraries' podcast. My name is Caroline Barry. Can you believe we're in the month of December, December 2023? So we're leading up to Christmas. And naturally here in Westmeath Libraries we have lots planned for younger people, toddlers and tots and primary school children and some older children as well. So stay tuned and I'll go through the events with you.

]]> Hello and welcome to Westmeath Libraries' podcast. My name is Caroline Barry. Can you believe we're in the month of December, December 2023? So we're leading up to Christmas. And naturally here in Westmeath Libraries we have lots planned for younger people, toddlers and tots and primary school children and some older children as well. So stay tuned and I'll go through the events with you.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:11:39 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1476 Hello and welcome to Westmeath Libraries' podcast. My name is Caroline Barry. Can you believe we're in the month of December, December 2023? So we're leading up to Christmas. And naturally here in Westmeath Libraries we have lots planned for younger people, toddlers and tots and primary school children and some older children as well. So stay tuned and I'll go through the events with you.

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No November 2023 20 20 November 2023 full 011df320-d58f-4d09-888c-8e673494e7a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e36da6fa In this week's episode Caroline chats to Manus about his upcoming talk on the Night of the Big Wind, and to Catherine about Books for babies, as well as all our upcoming events.
Find out more in our newsletter, or on our website www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> In this week's episode Caroline chats to Manus about his upcoming talk on the Night of the Big Wind, and to Catherine about Books for babies, as well as all our upcoming events.
Find out more in our newsletter, or on our website www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:03:23 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1015 In this week's episode Caroline chats to Manus about his upcoming talk on the Night of the Big Wind, and to Catherine about Books for babies, as well as all our upcoming events.
Find out more in our newsletter, or on our website www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No October 2023 19 19 October 2023 full b6b8c824-b2cb-475a-a0ce-3f26ff84c423 https://share.transistor.fm/s/175fbf45 Welcome to the October episode of our podcast, where our host Caroline from Kilbeggan Library has two interviews for you. We'll also take a look at some upcoming events happening in Westmeath Libraries.
Remember, you can find all our news and events on our website: www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> Welcome to the October episode of our podcast, where our host Caroline from Kilbeggan Library has two interviews for you. We'll also take a look at some upcoming events happening in Westmeath Libraries.
Remember, you can find all our news and events on our website: www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:22:45 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1930 Welcome to the October episode of our podcast, where our host Caroline from Kilbeggan Library has two interviews for you. We'll also take a look at some upcoming events happening in Westmeath Libraries.
Remember, you can find all our news and events on our website: www.westmeathculture.ie

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No September 2023 18 18 September 2023 full 8fbbd5d2-0bda-417e-88df-00cae7f952ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8296ffb Welcome to this month's News & Events podcast from Westmeath Libraries. Our new host is Caroline Barry, and she will be talking about some upcoming events as well as chatting to participants of past events.

]]> Welcome to this month's News & Events podcast from Westmeath Libraries. Our new host is Caroline Barry, and she will be talking about some upcoming events as well as chatting to participants of past events.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:43:18 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 860 Welcome to this month's News & Events podcast from Westmeath Libraries. Our new host is Caroline Barry, and she will be talking about some upcoming events as well as chatting to participants of past events.

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No August 2023 17 17 August 2023 full a813b3fc-48a6-4118-9409-d5935a5d38cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba3f5c42 What's happening in Westmeath Libraries this August - featuring some Heritage Week events, Summer Stars, and much more.
Plus a chat with Caroline from Kilbeggan Library

To see all our events go to www.westmeathculture.ie
Subscribe to our newsletter at https://westmeathculture.ie/subscribe-to-our-monthly-newsletter/

]]> What's happening in Westmeath Libraries this August - featuring some Heritage Week events, Summer Stars, and much more.
Plus a chat with Caroline from Kilbeggan Library

To see all our events go to www.westmeathculture.ie
Subscribe to our newsletter at https://westmeathculture.ie/subscribe-to-our-monthly-newsletter/

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:14:47 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 1522 What's happening in Westmeath Libraries this August - featuring some Heritage Week events, Summer Stars, and much more.
Plus a chat with Caroline from Kilbeggan Library

To see all our events go to www.westmeathculture.ie
Subscribe to our newsletter at https://westmeathculture.ie/subscribe-to-our-monthly-newsletter/

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No July 2023 16 16 July 2023 full 9960b7b2-32ad-4e9a-8bfd-9572f0a31507 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbc055b7 In this month's podcast Jack talks about our Summer Stars events, including Dog's Trust, Mudbogs, and Vroom-Town. Have a listen and learn what's happening in your local library

]]> In this month's podcast Jack talks about our Summer Stars events, including Dog's Trust, Mudbogs, and Vroom-Town. Have a listen and learn what's happening in your local library

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:57:52 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 284 In this month's podcast Jack talks about our Summer Stars events, including Dog's Trust, Mudbogs, and Vroom-Town. Have a listen and learn what's happening in your local library

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No June 2023 15 15 June 2023 full f0d27088-20f1-4c37-9017-9c4f853be5bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/f497103b 0:00 - Welcome
0:52 - Interview with photographer John McCauley. John discusses his and Rodney Clery's recent Murmurations exhibition in Mullingar Library. Link to the charity is https://www.tanzanianheavenlyhomes.com/
8:50 - My Little Library Book Bags are back
9:15 - Castlepollard Roleplaying
9:29 - Jill Parkinson exhibition in Athlone An improbability of puffins and other collectives"
9:42 - Knitting & Crochet groups
9:57 - Summer Stars are back
10:10 - Cruinniú na nÓg
10:25 - Group meetings in the library

]]> 0:00 - Welcome
0:52 - Interview with photographer John McCauley. John discusses his and Rodney Clery's recent Murmurations exhibition in Mullingar Library. Link to the charity is https://www.tanzanianheavenlyhomes.com/
8:50 - My Little Library Book Bags are back
9:15 - Castlepollard Roleplaying
9:29 - Jill Parkinson exhibition in Athlone An improbability of puffins and other collectives"
9:42 - Knitting & Crochet groups
9:57 - Summer Stars are back
10:10 - Cruinniú na nÓg
10:25 - Group meetings in the library

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:55:26 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 666 0:00 - Welcome
0:52 - Interview with photographer John McCauley. John discusses his and Rodney Clery's recent Murmurations exhibition in Mullingar Library. Link to the charity is https://www.tanzanianheavenlyhomes.com/
8:50 - My Little Library Book Bags are back
9:15 - Castlepollard Roleplaying
9:29 - Jill Parkinson exhibition in Athlone An improbability of puffins and other collectives"
9:42 - Knitting & Crochet groups
9:57 - Summer Stars are back
10:10 - Cruinniú na nÓg
10:25 - Group meetings in the library

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No May 2023 14 14 May 2023 full c0ffb8b0-f59b-41df-a43f-a44a55840f46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7288a48a Check out our website for full details of all our events - www.westmeathculture.ie

This month we are joined by Westmeath Heritage Officer Melanie McQuaid to chat about an upcoming exhibition in Mullingar Library, Murmurations by John McCauley and Rodney Cleary as we celebrate Biodiversity Week.

Westmeath Libraries are celebrating Europe Day, and marking the anniversary of Ireland joining the EC. May is also Bealtaine, so Castlepollard Library are celebrating with an arts & crafts exhibition

Other events this month include

and see our Event Page for more.


]]> Check out our website for full details of all our events - www.westmeathculture.ie

This month we are joined by Westmeath Heritage Officer Melanie McQuaid to chat about an upcoming exhibition in Mullingar Library, Murmurations by John McCauley and Rodney Cleary as we celebrate Biodiversity Week.

Westmeath Libraries are celebrating Europe Day, and marking the anniversary of Ireland joining the EC. May is also Bealtaine, so Castlepollard Library are celebrating with an arts & crafts exhibition

Other events this month include

and see our Event Page for more.


]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 10:39:37 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 513 Check out our website for full details of all our events - www.westmeathculture.ie

This month we are joined by Westmeath Heritage Officer Melanie McQuaid to chat about an upcoming exhibition in Mullingar Library, Murmurations by John McCauley and Rodney Cleary as we celebrate Biodiversity Week.

Westmeath Libraries are celebrating Europe Day, and marking the anniversary of Ireland joining the EC. May is also Bealtaine, so Castlepollard Library are celebrating with an arts & crafts exhibition

Other events this month include

and see our Event Page for more.


]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No April 2023 13 13 April 2023 full d5d18359-191a-4ff1-a198-9716f6889f53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81b7e554 News and Events from Westmeath Libraries.
For full details see our website - www.westmeathculture.ie or our online catalogue. You can also email us at library@westmeathcoco.ie

We have a guest host this month, Dearbhla Sheridan, but we hope that Jack will be back with us for May's episode.

This month we cover: 

Find us online
Twitter - https://twitter.com/whcclibrary
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WestmeathLibraries/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/westmeathlibraries/
TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@westmeathculture

]]> News and Events from Westmeath Libraries.
For full details see our website - www.westmeathculture.ie or our online catalogue. You can also email us at library@westmeathcoco.ie

We have a guest host this month, Dearbhla Sheridan, but we hope that Jack will be back with us for May's episode.

This month we cover: 

Find us online
Twitter - https://twitter.com/whcclibrary
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WestmeathLibraries/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/westmeathlibraries/
TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@westmeathculture

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:02:15 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 451 News and Events from Westmeath Libraries.
For full details see our website - www.westmeathculture.ie or our online catalogue. You can also email us at library@westmeathcoco.ie

We have a guest host this month, Dearbhla Sheridan, but we hope that Jack will be back with us for May's episode.

This month we cover: 

Find us online
Twitter - https://twitter.com/whcclibrary
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WestmeathLibraries/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/westmeathlibraries/
TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@westmeathculture

]]> library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No March 2023 12 12 March 2023 full 6b2edf3f-de7d-4693-b2cf-a995d54d7093 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9d957fb
  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:15 - Seachtain na Gaeilge - for a full list of library events click here
  • 1:36 - Roy Lyndsay talk on The Character of Ireland - book here for Athlone or here for Mullingar
  • 2:00 - EU50 commemorating Ireland's 50 years of membership in the European Union exhibition moves to Athlone
  • 2:25 - Advice on your device available in all libraries
  • 2:50 - Games in the library
  • 3:00 - Book clubs - find them in your local library or why not start up your own?
  • 3:16 - Baby & Toddler groups and Storytimes
  • 3:40 - New service now available in Athlone & Mullingar libraries... 3D Printing
    Jack mentions two links here: thingiverse and tinkercad. And the form is available in the library, or you can find it on our website www.westmeathculture.ie.

    • View the full newsletter or visit our website: www.westmeathculture.ie to stay up to date with everything that is happening in your local library


    ]]>
  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:15 - Seachtain na Gaeilge - for a full list of library events click here
  • 1:36 - Roy Lyndsay talk on The Character of Ireland - book here for Athlone or here for Mullingar
  • 2:00 - EU50 commemorating Ireland's 50 years of membership in the European Union exhibition moves to Athlone
  • 2:25 - Advice on your device available in all libraries
  • 2:50 - Games in the library
  • 3:00 - Book clubs - find them in your local library or why not start up your own?
  • 3:16 - Baby & Toddler groups and Storytimes
  • 3:40 - New service now available in Athlone & Mullingar libraries... 3D Printing
    Jack mentions two links here: thingiverse and tinkercad. And the form is available in the library, or you can find it on our website www.westmeathculture.ie.

    • View the full newsletter or visit our website: www.westmeathculture.ie to stay up to date with everything that is happening in your local library


    ]]>     Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:44:32 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 585
  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:15 - Seachtain na Gaeilge - for a full list of library events click here
  • 1:36 - Roy Lyndsay talk on The Character of Ireland - book here for Athlone or here for Mullingar
  • 2:00 - EU50 commemorating Ireland's 50 years of membership in the European Union exhibition moves to Athlone
  • 2:25 - Advice on your device available in all libraries
  • 2:50 - Games in the library
  • 3:00 - Book clubs - find them in your local library or why not start up your own?
  • 3:16 - Baby & Toddler groups and Storytimes
  • 3:40 - New service now available in Athlone & Mullingar libraries... 3D Printing
    Jack mentions two links here: thingiverse and tinkercad. And the form is available in the library, or you can find it on our website www.westmeathculture.ie.

    • View the full newsletter or visit our website: www.westmeathculture.ie to stay up to date with everything that is happening in your local library


    ]]>     library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No     February 2023 11 11 February 2023 full 768c72ce-ea66-428e-ac58-6058b4817a4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a802de0 All the news and events from Westmeath Libraries this month.
    0:45 - Need some help with your device? Drop into your local library and talk to a member of staff. We are always happy to help
    1:15 - Story times this month
    1:40 - Entertainment at your library, from book clubs to games nights, Valentine's events and more
    2:50 - Athlone Social Club run by the Alzheimer's Group
    3:20 - Roy Lindsay's talk on The Character of Ireland in Mullingar Library
    3:40 - Reading Inspiration
    3:55 - Squeeze in a Read this February 25th with Ireland Reads
    4:25 - My Open Library in Westmeath Libraries - using the library from 8am to 10pm every day of the week.

    Visit our website at www.westmeathculture.ie 


    ]]>     All the news and events from Westmeath Libraries this month.
    0:45 - Need some help with your device? Drop into your local library and talk to a member of staff. We are always happy to help
    1:15 - Story times this month
    1:40 - Entertainment at your library, from book clubs to games nights, Valentine's events and more
    2:50 - Athlone Social Club run by the Alzheimer's Group
    3:20 - Roy Lindsay's talk on The Character of Ireland in Mullingar Library
    3:40 - Reading Inspiration
    3:55 - Squeeze in a Read this February 25th with Ireland Reads
    4:25 - My Open Library in Westmeath Libraries - using the library from 8am to 10pm every day of the week.

    Visit our website at www.westmeathculture.ie 


    ]]>     Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:17:39 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 744 All the news and events from Westmeath Libraries this month.
    0:45 - Need some help with your device? Drop into your local library and talk to a member of staff. We are always happy to help
    1:15 - Story times this month
    1:40 - Entertainment at your library, from book clubs to games nights, Valentine's events and more
    2:50 - Athlone Social Club run by the Alzheimer's Group
    3:20 - Roy Lindsay's talk on The Character of Ireland in Mullingar Library
    3:40 - Reading Inspiration
    3:55 - Squeeze in a Read this February 25th with Ireland Reads
    4:25 - My Open Library in Westmeath Libraries - using the library from 8am to 10pm every day of the week.

    Visit our website at www.westmeathculture.ie 


    ]]>     library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No     January 2023 in Westmeath Libraries 10 10 January 2023 in Westmeath Libraries full f8b982ca-5207-4f31-b56a-1c5b6dce950b https://share.transistor.fm/s/47b2ef77 0:55 - Baby and toddler groups & story times
    1:20 - Advice on your device & help on online resources and technology
    1:40 - Book clubs, games, and group meetings
    2:10 - Knitting, Crochet and Crafting groups
    2:30 - How the library works: Your membership card, when you need it and when you don't. Non-members are always welcome to visit, but remember it is free to join. - watch some How-To videos on our website.
    6:50 - Reading Inspiration for 2023 - read more here.

    Full details on events see our website - www.westmeathculture.ie


    ]]>     0:55 - Baby and toddler groups & story times
    1:20 - Advice on your device & help on online resources and technology
    1:40 - Book clubs, games, and group meetings
    2:10 - Knitting, Crochet and Crafting groups
    2:30 - How the library works: Your membership card, when you need it and when you don't. Non-members are always welcome to visit, but remember it is free to join. - watch some How-To videos on our website.
    6:50 - Reading Inspiration for 2023 - read more here.

    Full details on events see our website - www.westmeathculture.ie


    ]]>     Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:47:30 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 455 Happy New year from all in Westmeath Libraries - listen for news and events in your local library Happy New year from all in Westmeath Libraries - listen for news and events in your local library library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No     December 2022 in Westmeath Libraries 9 9 December 2022 in Westmeath Libraries full dca777d4-6797-4610-8297-403cc9c5e25d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2c8608c December means it is Family Time At Your Library, and we have a host of events designed for all the family. We're also delighted to welcome author Lorraine Murphy along for a special feature. Lorraine is a local author living in Westmeath.

    0:45 Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Mudbugs
    1:05 Christmas nibbles with Fiona Egan
    1:20 Christmas crafting
    1:40 Festive story times and movies
    2:05 The Refill Mill - learn how to make your Christmas more sustainable
    2:20 Lorraine Murphy - our special guest this month
    9:10 Bridge the Gap online talk on helping children with dyslexia and other literacy needs
    9:20 My Open Library launches in Mullingar
    9:45 Spotlight on Family Time At Your Library

    ]]>     December means it is Family Time At Your Library, and we have a host of events designed for all the family. We're also delighted to welcome author Lorraine Murphy along for a special feature. Lorraine is a local author living in Westmeath.

    0:45 Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Mudbugs
    1:05 Christmas nibbles with Fiona Egan
    1:20 Christmas crafting
    1:40 Festive story times and movies
    2:05 The Refill Mill - learn how to make your Christmas more sustainable
    2:20 Lorraine Murphy - our special guest this month
    9:10 Bridge the Gap online talk on helping children with dyslexia and other literacy needs
    9:20 My Open Library launches in Mullingar
    9:45 Spotlight on Family Time At Your Library

    ]]>     Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:41:19 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 609 This month's podcast covers all our Christmas events, as we focus on Family Time At Your Library. We also have a special guest, author Lorraine Murphy This month's podcast covers all our Christmas events, as we focus on Family Time At Your Library. We also have a special guest, author Lorraine Murphy library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No     Whats happening in Westmeath Libraries this November 8 8 Whats happening in Westmeath Libraries this November full Buzzsprout-11669740 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d24e26e0 1:00 - C-Pens & DCode Dyslexia talks
    1:42 - Bridge in Kilbeggan Library
    1:53 - Do you have questions about your tech? or library online resources
    2:11 - Deadly Moons & Magical Stars
    2:39 - Storytimes in your library
    2:50 - Bookclubs
    3:05 - Talk for new mothers in Castlepollard
    3:11 - Author panel in Mullingar
    3:30 - Knitting & Crochet groups
    3:45 - Winter arrangement workshops
    4:15 - Book Launch with Jimmy O'Connell in Mullingar
    4:33 - Irish Sign Language
    4:45 - Spotlight on Computers & WiFi access in your local library

    Find out more about all this news & events at www.westmeathculture.ie

    ]]>     1:00 - C-Pens & DCode Dyslexia talks
    1:42 - Bridge in Kilbeggan Library
    1:53 - Do you have questions about your tech? or library online resources
    2:11 - Deadly Moons & Magical Stars
    2:39 - Storytimes in your library
    2:50 - Bookclubs
    3:05 - Talk for new mothers in Castlepollard
    3:11 - Author panel in Mullingar
    3:30 - Knitting & Crochet groups
    3:45 - Winter arrangement workshops
    4:15 - Book Launch with Jimmy O'Connell in Mullingar
    4:33 - Irish Sign Language
    4:45 - Spotlight on Computers & WiFi access in your local library

    Find out more about all this news & events at www.westmeathculture.ie

    ]]>     Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Libraries 317 Find out more about all this news & events at www.westmeathculture.ie Find out more about all this news & events at www.westmeathculture.ie library, westmeath, ireland, family friendly, book club, books, reading, community, space for all, No     October in Westmeath Libraries 7 7 October in Westmeath Libraries full Buzzsprout-11448990 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e2caa83 Find out what's happening in Westmeath Libraries this month

    0:52 - Interested in joining a book club? Or starting your own?
    1:20 - My Open Libraries in Westmeath
    1:44 - Feature interview with Deirdre Broderick, Executive Librarian in Mullingar Library. Jack & Deirdre talk about some upcoming workshops and storytimes in the library, including Irish Sign Language sessions, LOTE picture books in a variety of languages, Sensory storytimes, workshops for parents & teachers of Dyslexics and more
    6:00 - V.R. Technology is coming to Westmeath Libraries
    6:45 - Why not borrow a toy or a game from your local library
    7:15 - Upcoming story times
    7:30 - Craft groups meeting in the library
    7:45 - Teachers, are you interested in bringing your class to visit the library?
    8:08 - Spotlight on Horror! Happy Hallowe'en

    Find out more about all this news & events at www.westmeathculture.ie

    ]]>     Find out what's happening in Westmeath Libraries this month

    0:52 - Interested in joining a book club? Or starting your own?
    1:20 - My Open Libraries in Westmeath
    1:44 - Feature interview with Deirdre Broderick, Executive Librarian in Mullingar Library. Jack & Deirdre talk about some upcoming workshops and storytimes in the library, including Irish Sign Language sessions, LOTE picture books in a variety of languages, Sensory storytimes, workshops for parents & teachers of Dyslexics and more
    6:00 - V.R. Technology is coming to Westmeath Libraries
    6:45 - Why not borrow a toy or a game from your local library
    7:15 - Upcoming story times
    7:30 - Craft groups meeting in the library
    7:45 - Teachers, are you interested in bringing your class to visit the library?
    8:08 - Spotlight on Horror! Happy Hallowe'en

    Find out more about all this news & events at www.westmeathculture.ie

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