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Athlone Library

Athlone - Exterior

Aidan Heavey Public Library

Athlone Civic Centre,
Athlone.
Co. Westmeath

Tel: +353 (0)90 644 2157/8/9


Email: athlib@westmeathcoco.ie


Location

The Aidan Heavey Library enjoys a town centre location as part of the award winning Civic Offices built in 2004. This modern purpose-built facility replaces the old library which had been housed in the Fr. Mathew Hall, Athlone since 1949.

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Opening Hours


Monday 10.00 - 17.30
Tuesday 10.00 - 20.00
Wednesday 11.00 - 17.30
Thursday 10:00 -  20.00
Friday 10.00 - 17.00
Saturday 10.00 - 13.30
Sunday Closed
Bank Holiday Closed Sat-Mon

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Facilities

The library offers access to a wide range of books for all ages. It also provides magazines and newspapers for those who wish to sit and browse.

  • Public internet access via dedicated cyber skills computer stations.
  • Multi-media informational and learning packages.
  • Online access to the library catalogue and e-government services.
    Search Athlone's catalogue for a book
  • Language learning resources.
  • Video viewing.
  • Study facilities for students.
  • Meeting room facilities for community exhibitions and events.
  • FÁS elarning computer sessions.
  • Information on local history.
  • Opportunities for class visits.
  • Events for children.

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Services

The Aidan Heavey Library is a modern inclusive space offering the following services:

  • Range of large print books and books on tape.
  • Collections of material for people learning to read.
  • Platform lift to the childrens library /local studies room.
  • T-loop system for those with hearing aids
  • CCTV magnifying system for those who find it difficult to read small print.
  • Computer packages which will allow people who have difficulty reading to scan text and then listen to it.
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Staff

  • Gearoid O’Brien, Senior Executive Librarian,
  • Mae Mc Lynn, Executive Librarian, Branch Manager.
  • Aine O’Regan, Senior Library Assistant
  • Anne McDermott, Library Assistant
  • Elsie Prendergast, Library Assistant
  • Kathleen Cleary, Library Assistant
  • Lorraine Dockery, Branch Librarian.

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