Baby & Toddler groups

The library is the perfect place for babies and toddlers.

Join us in Moate library every Tuesday between 10am-12pm for Moate Baby & Toddler group.

Or come along to Athlone Library the last Friday in the month (27th Jan) at 11am for toddler storytime and rhyme

Small Changes, Big Impact

Eibhlin Fitzpatrick from The Refill Mill will be hosting an online talk on how we can make small sustainable changes that will have a big impact on our lives and the environment.

The link for this online talk will using Zoom be sent out before the talk date. Please make sure to include your email address when registering for a ticket..

This event takes place online on 12th January at 6.30pm.

Advice on your device

Did you get some new technology in your life this Christmas? Or maybe you just need some tips on getting started with our library apps.

If so library staff are happy to help, just ask at the desk, or come along to one of our Advice on your Device sessions.

Athlone Library - Wednesdays from 10.30 - 11.30am

Moate Library - Tuesdays from 11am - 1pm

Book Clubs in Westmeath

All of our libraries in Westmeath run book clubs, so why not join one and enjoy the chat.

• Athlone Book Club meets 12th Jan at 6.30pm

• Moate Book Club meets 25th Jan at 11am

• Mullingar Book Club meets 26th Jan at 6pm

• Kilbeggan' Science Fiction Book Club meets 26th Jan at 6pm

New members always welcome. If you can’t make it to any of our in-person Book Clubs why not join our facebook group: Westmeath Libraries Book Club

Fun and Games at the library

Drop in to our libraries for some Lego free play session

Moate Library - 7th Jan at 11am - no need to book just show up.

Athlone Library - 21st Jan at 11:30am - Booking essential, click here or phone 090 6442157

Knitting and Crochet groups

Do you knit or crochet? Why not meet other crafters for some inspiration and yarn-related chat in your local library.

• Moate Library - 9th Jan at 10.30am and every Monday.

• Kilbeggan Library - 9th Jan at 11am, and every Monday.

• Athlone Library - 10th Jan at 10.30am.

• Athlone’s new Crochet for Beginners is currently booked out, but contact 090 6442157 to ask about more sessions.

Reading Inspiration 2023

Why not sign up for our reading challenge, it is simple to take part. We'll provide you with twelve prompts to inspire your reading over the next year. You don't have to read all twelve books, these goals are just there to provide you with some inspiration.

The prompts

1. Around the world - Read a book set in a country you have never visited

2. Cloak and Dagger - Read any mystery, suspense, or thriller book

3. Mind yourself - Read any mental health themed book, fiction or non-fiction you decide.

4. A taste of home - Read a book by an Irish author

5. Trust your librarian - Read any book recommended by a staff member in any of our libraries

6. Judged by the book cover - Read a book because you love the cover

7. Adaptation fun - Read a book that has been adapted into a film or TV show

8. Young at heart - Read a children's classic

9. Revisit your past - Read a book you read and loved at least ten years ago

10. Myth and legend - Read a book that features a mythical creature

11. All about love - Read a romance

12. Fresh as a daisy - Read a book published in 2023

    
    

We will add some suggested titles to each category, but you can choose any book you think fits the prompt. And we'd love to know what the 2023 Reading Inspiration encourages you to read, so do share on social media, or by reviewing the title on our catalogue.

Keep up to date

Visit our website at www.westmeathculture.ie to learn more about what the library does, as well as finding out about upcoming events and new services.