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Used Book Sale in Mullingar Library

Used Book Sale in Mullingar Library starting 18th July

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Irish in Argentina

Lecture by genealogist Helen Kelly

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Books in the news June 2011

Catch up on all the news from the book world over the past month

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Carnation theatre

Noahs wife missed the boat she left the washing out

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Jump on board

Mullingar Librarys Summer reading challenge

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Used Book Sale in Castlepollard Library

Used Book Sale in Castlepollard Library July 2011

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Group 8 Artists Collective

exhibition in the Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone

Storytelling in Moate library

Storyteller Patrick Ryan performing in Moate library

Eventful Athlone

October saw plenty of events in Athlone Library, heres a quick roundup

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Castlepollard Librarys Summer Reading Challenge

launched on June 22nd with Coole National School

Art Photographic Exhibitions in Castlepollard Library

Castlepollard Library is proud to play host to a variety of Art Photographic exhibits during Sept.

Skulduggery Pleasant author visits Mullingar

Award winning Irish childrens author Derek Landy is visiting Mullingar

Expressions Speech and Drama sees full house in Moate Library

Mpate :obrary was packed out on Thuesday 21st Oct for a recital by members of Expressions Speech and Drama group

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Waterstones Childrens Book Prize 2011

*updated 10/2/2011* Waterstones Childrens Book Prize 2011 winner announced

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Summer Opening Hours in Westmeath Libraries

Summer Opening Hours in Westmeath Libraries

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Bealtaine Celebration

Kilbeggan Active Retirement celebrate Bealtaine in Kilbeggan Library

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Prizegiving in Mullingar Library

Prizegiving in Mullingar Library

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Castlepollard Summer Opening Hours

Castlepollard Library will close on Saturdays from 2nd July to 27th August

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Athlone talk cancelled

Due to the adverse weather conditions todays Bereavement talk is cancelled

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Fore National School Write a book project

Come to Castlepollard Library to see a display of Fores book creating skills

Irish hospice foundation

Journeying through Bereavement

A talk on bereavement and the supports available

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Adverse weather update 9th Dec.

Please contact your local library before travelling

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*Cancelled* Liam Farrell in Athlone Library

Liam Farrells appearance in Athlone Library has been cancelled.

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CBF 2010

Celebrating Childrens Book Festival in Westmeath libraries

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Disruption to library service

Due to essential IT upgrades and maintanence there will be a disruption to the library service

Bord Gais Book Awards

Local author wins Book Award 2010

Congratulations to local author Neil Richardson for his win at the Bord Gais Irish Book Awards 2010

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Christmas Hours

Christmas opening hours for all Westmeaths Libraries

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Niall de Burca in Mullingar Library

Niall de Burca in Mullingar Library with students from the Community College Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire

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December reads

Find out what books are popular this month

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December round up

December 2010 was an eventful one in Westmeath Libraries.

Liveline Listeners Poll 2010

Liveline listeners voted for their favourite books of 2010

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Living Links

Mullingar Library is hosting a photography exhibition in aid of Living Links

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Special Requests

Westmeaths most looked for authors

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St Patricks Day Card competition in Killucan Library

National School children can take part in Killucan Libarys competition

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Book Awards 2010

The Bord Gais Irish Book Awards shortlist

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Ballynacarrigy Library closure

Due to a power outage the library will be closed from 2.30 5.00 Tues 29th March

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Improve your computer skills at your local library

Do you want to improve your IT skills at a pace that suits you? Are you over 18?

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World Book Day

March 3rd 2011 is World Book Day

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Storytime with Jenifer

Come enjoy the stories

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helping you to beat the queues

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Aideen McBride visits Westmeath

Celebrate READiscover your library month with a storytelling session

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Seisiun na nOg

Children enjoy the Seisiun na nOg in Athlone Library

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Researching your relatives in the British Army (First Second World Wars)

Neil Richardson will be giving a talk in Athlone library, Tuesday 29th March

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Seachtain na Gaeilge i gContae na hIar Mhi

Ag ceiliúradh Seachtain na Gaeilge i Leabharlanna 5ú lá Márta 17ú lá Márta Celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge in Libraries 5th March 17th March

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Easter competitions

Join in the Easter fun at Mullingar Library

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Dolores Keaveney in Athlone Library

Local author entertains children in Athlone

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What happened then?

A young readers competition in Moate Library

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Jenny an Chearc Bheag Dhonn

Pictures from the launch of Dolores Keaveneys Jenny an Chearc Bheag Dhonn, in Mullingar Library

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GAA display

Mullingar Library presents GAA photographs for Heritage Week

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Parent and Toddler Storytime in Mullingar Library

Parents and Toddlers are invited to visit Mullingar Library for stories, rhymes and fun!!!

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Changes to eAudiobooks service

Changes to eAudiobooks service

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Craft demonstration

Some photos from Moate Librarys recent craft demonstrations

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The Smyth Families in Westmeath

A Micheal Conlon exhibit in Castlepollard library

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Culture Night in Westmeath Libraries

Celebrate Culture Night with Westmeaths Libraries

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ReJoycing for Bloomsday

In 1900 the famous Irish Author James Joyce spent six months living in Mullingar

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Golden Voice of Athlone

John McCormack recital in Athlone Library

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Enchanting Lace

Bealtaine Festival in Castlepollard

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Bank Holiday Weekend

Westmeath Libraries opening hours for the June Bank Holiday weekend

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Open University evening

Open University evening in Mullingar Library

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Culture Night Photography Competition

Castlepollard Library is proud to invite entries to Culture Night Photography Competition

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New eAudiobooks

Every month new eAudiobooks are added to our collection

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Used Book Sale in Athlone Library

Used Book Sale in Athlone Library June 20th June 25th

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Bloomsday Winners

In 1900 the famous Irish Author James Joyce spent six months living in Mullingar

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Star of the Sea under review by Castlepollard Book Club

Join Castlepollard Book Club on Tues 10thMay as they discuss Star of the Sea

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eAudiobook launch

As part of Library Ireland Week 2011, we are pleased to announce the launch of our new eAudiobook Service, Clipper DL

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Books in the news

A look at news from the bookworld from May June

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Class challenge quiz

Class challenge quiz in Athlone library

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John McCauley exhibit

Photography exhibition in Mullingar Library

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Relax and relate to art

A talk on art appreciation with Kevin Flood in Mullingar Library

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If maps could speak

A talk by Richard Kirwan on the history of the Ordnance Survey in Ireland

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Seasons

Mixed Media landscape paintings inspired by seasonal changes around the Hilltown and Fore areas of Westmeath

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Westmeaths most read books

Top library loans for August

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Do You Like to Paint or Draw? Share Offers You the Opportunity to Exhibit Your Work in an Open and Encouraging Environment.

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Primary Schools Service

Service offered to teachers in Primary Schools Servive

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After school entertainment

Dolores Keaveney in Kilbeggan Library Oct 21st

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Name the monster competition

in Mullingar Library

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Westmeaths most popular books

Top library loans during the month of September

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Britannica Quiz

Test your knowledge of Ireland

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Disruption to Library Service in Moate

Disruption to Library Service in Moate on Friday 4th Nov

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Parent and Toddler Storytime in Mullingar Library

Parents and Toddlers are invited to visit Mullingar Library for stories, rhymes and fun!!!

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Spooky Limerick Competition

Celebrate Halloween by writing your own spooky limerick

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Storytime with Jenifer

in Castlepollard Library 11:00am November 2nd

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Castlepollard book club read Three cups of tea

Next meeting: 8th November at 6.45 7.45

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One Town One Book launch

One Town One Book launch in Athlone

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Killucan Library closed Weds 16th November

Killucan Library closed Weds 16th November

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Create your Art masterpiece from your photo

Art demonstration with Bridget Walsh in Castlepollard library

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Puppet exhibition in Castlepollard Library

Castlepollard Library is proud to play host to exhibit of puppets

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Monica McInerney in Athlone Library

Athlone Library is delighted to announce that it will host a talk by the bestselling novelist Monica McInerney on Thursday 17th November 2011.

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Researching your relatives in the British Army (First Second World Wars)

Neil Richardson will be giving a talk in Mullingar library, 17th Nov

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Making an advent calendar

A childrens workshop in Castlepollard Library

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Succesful Talk by author Neil Richardson in Mullingar Library

Mullingar Library was delighted to host a talk by Neil Richardson on Thursday 17th Nov

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Busy October in Westmeath Libraries

Catch up on all the events which took place in Westmeath Libraries in October

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Halloween Competition winners in Kilbeggan Library

Halloween Competition winners in Kilbeggan Library

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Books in the news

Catch up on all the news from the book world over the past month

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Castlepollard Book Club

Next meeting: 6.45 on Tues 6th December

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Spooky Limerick Winners

Moate Library celebrated Halloween with a limerick competition, here are the winners

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Christmas competition in Kilbeggan Library

closing date is Tuesday 13th December

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Books in the news November 2011

Catch up on all the news from the book world over the past month

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Competition winners in Castlepollard Library

Photographic Reading Challenge winners announced

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Wood of life

a travelling, handson, interactive exhibition on the importance of the worlds forests in Mullingar Library

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Christmas Competition winners in Kilbeggan Library

Christmas Competition winners in Kilbeggan Library

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Christmas Hours 2011

Christmas opening hours for all Westmeath Libraries

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Polar Express

Polar Express Storytime special in Athlone Library

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Book Launch in Kilbeggan

Who answered the bugle call? by Ray Metters

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Do You Like to Paint or Draw?

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Handover of Archival Material

In 2010 Westmeath County Council commissioned a new piece of theatre writing for Kinnegad

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Parent and Toddler Storytime in Mullingar Library

Parents and Toddlers are invited to visit Mullingar Library for stories, rhymes and fun!!!

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Books in the news Feb 2012

Catch up on all the news from the book world over the past month

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St Patricks Day Card competition in Castlepollard Library

Cchildren can take part in Castlepollards competition

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World Book Day

March 1st 2012 is World Book Day

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Storytelling in Moate library

Storyteller Niall de Burca performing in Moate library

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St Patricks Day Card competition in Ballynacarrigy Library

Children can take part in Ballynacarrigy Librarys competition

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St Patricks Day Card competition in Killucan Library

Children can take part in Killucan Librarys competition

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Poetry for Pleasure

This is a new and exciting initiative which will introduce students to some of the great poets within our region

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Celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge

Music sessions in Athlone

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Books in the news

Catch up on all the news from the book world over the past month

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Bank Holiday Weekend

Westmeath Libraries opening hours for St. Patricks Day weekend

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Poetry for Pleasure Regional final

The Regional Final of the Midland Poetry for Pleasure competition was held in Ballymahon Library on Thursday 8th March

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St Patricks Day Card competition winners in Ballynacarrigy Library

Prize giving was held in Ballynacarrigy Library on Thurs 15th March

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Muliingar Librarys Easter competition

Draw and colour your own Easter Picture for Mullingar Library

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Disruption to library service

Due to the relocation of LHQ there will be a disruption to certain library services

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Easter opening hours

Westmeath libraries will be closed 6th 9th April (inclusive)

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Easter Storytime with Jenifer

Come enjoy the stories

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Blackberry Wine By Joanne Harris under review by Castlepollard Book Club

Join Castlepollard Book Club on Tues 10th Apr to discuss Blackberry Wine By Joanne Harris

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Class challenge quiz 2012

Class challenge quiz in Athlone library

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Everyone has their own creative voice.

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Ballynacarrigy Library Easter closure

The library will be closed from 6th to 16th April

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Books in the news April 2012

Catch up on all the news from the book world over the past month

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Share

Do You Like to Paint or Draw?

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Carnation theatre

When the Carnation theatre visited Westmeath

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Books in the news May 1st

Catch up on all the news from the book world over the past month

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Bealtaine in Castlepollard Library

Circus theatre Creative Writing