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February 2023 in Westmeath LibrariesNews and events at Westmeath Libraries this month. Remember you can always stay up to date with your local library on our website : www.westmeathculture.ie |
| Advice on your deviceInformation and advice on how to download and use our free Library Apps.
Library staff are happy to help, just ask at the desk, or come along to one of our Advice on your Device sessions.
Available in all our libraries. |
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Westmeath Libraries are delighted to host many group meetings and events. We have Art groups, Computer skills, Creative Writing groups and more. If you are a member of a group that would like to use our free spaces please get in touch and we will do our best to fit you in. |
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| Diabetes TalkJoin us in Moate Library with HSE Community Dietician Cara Cunningham for an informative talk on Diabetes. Cara will discuss the following topics and much more. Diabetes Dietician service in Longford/ Westmeath What is Type 2 Diabetes and what treatments work Food pyramid as guide for healthy eating
No booking required |
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| Book Clubs in WestmeathAll of our libraries in Westmeath run book clubs, so why not join one and enjoy the chat. Athlone Book Club meets 2nd Feb at 6.30pm Moate Book Club meets 22nd Feb at 11am Castlepollard Book Club meets 23rd Feb at 6.30pm Mullingar Book Club meets 23rd Feb at 6pm Kilbeggan' Science Fiction Book Club - next meeting in March.
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 |
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Join the monthly Cuidiu meetup in Athlone Library - 8th February at 10.30am
Cuidiu’s aim is to provide support and education for parents, and parenthood. Empowering parents to make informed decisions through all stages of parenthood, from pregnancy to raising children, to adulthood. |
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| Knitting and Crochet groupsDo you knit or crochet? Why not meet other crafters for some inspiration and yarn-related chat in your local library.
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| Athlone Social Club run by the Alzheimer Society meets every fortnight at Athlone Library. This Social club is for people with dementia, their families, and their carers.
For more details contact Eileen Kenny on 085 8723 720 or eileen.kenny@alzheimer.ie
This month’s meetings in Athlone Library take place on 8th and 22nd February, fprom 2 - 4 pm All welcome, no booking needed. |
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The Character of Ireland with Roy Lyndsay Join us on 28th February at 6.30pm in Mullingar Library for a talk and painting demonstration with Roy about his book 'The Character of Ireland'. Places are limited so please book now to avoid disappointment. |
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 | 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.
Find out more |
|  | Don’t forget to Squeeze in a Read this February, our national day to celebrate reading & libraries.
Find out more |
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| Keep up to dateVisit 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. | |
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