A public library in the Irish midlands, we have branches in Athlone, Mullingar, Castlepollard, Kilbeggan, Kinnegad, & Moate. www.westmeathculture.ie/libraryhttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3msaysyskg226Our August 2026 newsletter rounds up Summer Stars reading, Little Library Book Bags for new school-starters, an Odyssey-themed reading dive, RPG rule books, and staff picks — all free at your local library. You can find it at https://canva.link/ga2vji7bxxsndl504 Aug 2026 12:21 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3msaysyskg226https://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mrtyjxy4fc2aThis weekend is a Bank Holiday weekend, so all Westmeath Libraries will be closed Sat - Mon. Reopening as usual on Tuesday. We are also upgrading some computer systems on Monday which means online services will be unavailable, this includes MOL.30 Jul 2026 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrtyjxy4fc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mrflk2jhrk2vLooking forward to working with you! [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jul 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrflk2jhrk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mr3zsobuqo2oWe've been inspired by Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey to take a look at some adaptations, retellings, and translations of Homer's classic myth on our blog https://f.mtr.cool/itkcomyqrm #reading20 Jul 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3zsobuqo2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mpijxep64k2oWhat are you #reading today? #booksky30 Jun 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpijxep64k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mp7behgnzs2zComing up soon in Westmeath Libraries : Looking for something to do over the next few weeks, here are some highlights of upcoming events in our libraries Chair Yoga 30 Jun 2026 - 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone Booking is essential : https://westmeath.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=2583766126 Jun 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7behgnzs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mp427o3hn22yIt is another hot day out there today, with the High Temperature warning for Ireland now extended until Saturday. Does the heat make you look for a "summer read"? Or do you prefer to read about cold climates to try and stay cool? #reading #summerreading25 Jun 2026 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp427o3hn22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mo3xplbwq22yI'm just finishing up Agatha Christie's classic "And then there were none" https://westmeath.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=533980 [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jun 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3xplbwq22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mo3hvpvqsc2gSad news indeed. I remember coming across a cartoon version of "Dragon's Blood" years and years ago. Never seen it since but it has stuck with me. Also read plenty of her books over the years. Might be time to revisit some [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jun 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3hvpvqsc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mo3hj6iosk2gMóra na maidine daoibh, seo iad na himeachtaí atá ar siúl inniu, 12 Meitheamh 2026 Baby Book Club and Toddler Group 10- 11AM Mullingar Library Breastfeeding meet-up 11-12PM Mullingar Library Children's Chess 3:30- 4:30PM Kilbeggan Library *booking required* See westmeath.spydus.ie for more https://westmeath.spydus.ie12 Jun 2026 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3hj6iosk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mnwo6zuptk2rJust finished #reading Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. Really enjoyed most of it, but not sure about the ending. I'm sure it'll generate a good discussion for a book club though https://westmeathculture.ie/library-blog/staff-reads-yesteryear-by-caro-claire-burke/ #booksky10 Jun 2026 12:04 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwo6zuptk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mm55zd2c4s2cLast week UK newspaper The Guardian publised a list it called the 100 best novels of all time. (Remember The Guardian is available for all library members on the BorrowBox app). Like all of these lists, it prompted a bit of discussion here in Westmeath Libraries' HQ. #reading #booksky #books18 May 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm55zd2c4s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mlax4u4nck2bMullingar Library held its first meeting of the Ulysses Book Club on the 5th May. They will be meeting every week, Tuesdays at 12.30 for 1 hour. If you are interested in joining the group please email mgarlib@westmeathcoco.ie as space is limited. #spéirgorm #reading07 May 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlax4u4nck2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mhiaeygsts2tWhat are you reading today? I've just downloaded James by Percival Everett, a bit behind the times I know :) but there are so many books that it is hard to find the time for them all. #booksky #spéirghorm20 Mar 2026 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhiaeygsts2thttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mh6gyeiyrs2sIf you have can visit your local library you can probably do some investigations of your own, we offer free access to the Irish Newspaper Archive and the British Newspaper archives. [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Mar 2026 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6gyeiyrs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mh6gik4qnk2sCastlepollard Book Club meet on 19th March (this Thursday) at 6.30pm. They are reading Mary Lawson's A Town Called Solace. New members always welcome, just drop in and say hi16 Mar 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6gik4qnk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mg5hsktbe22zDid you know that we have a #podcast? In the latest episode Colm, Rory, and Sarah chat about what's happening in your local Westmeath library, have a listen at share.transistor.fm/s/894eea2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/894eea2c03 Mar 2026 09:36 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg5hsktbe22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mftnvphqr227Did you know that 93% of adults in Ireland engage in some form of reading regularly? But many people want to read more, and #IrelandReads is the perfect opportunity to pick up a good book. There will be events in libraries across the country, so #dropin and see what's on near you #spéirgorm27 Feb 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftnvphqr227https://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mfm7bqmt222sThis Saturday, 28th February, is Ireland Reads day. What will you be #reading? And will you be visiting your local library? We'd love to see you in any of our 6 libraries in Westmeath24 Feb 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfm7bqmt222shttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mf7btmxjic2pStaff #reads: Address Unknown by Kressman Taylor Westmeath Libraries staff say "a fantastic read - everyone should read this. It is a short book. You'd almost miss it on the shelves, but do yourself a favour and pick it up. You won't regret it" https://westmeathculture.ie/library-blog/staff-reads-address-unknown/ #books #reading19 Feb 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7btmxjic2phttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3md446zzegk2kDo you have any #reading plans for the weekend? It's a dull & rainy Friday here in Mullingar, perfect for books. I'm thinking of starting What Stalks the Deep by T. Kingfisher, the third in her Sworn Soldier series.23 Jan 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3md446zzegk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mcrvpk7yns2xThis month our Sci-Fi bookclub in Kilbeggan Library are reading/listening to Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary. Have you read it? What did you think? I listened to the eAudio last year and thought it was a good fun read. Looking forward to the film adaptation and seeing how certain elements develop19 Jan 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcrvpk7yns2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3mbqlhlerb22bHappy Little Christmas, Old Christmas, or Nollaig na mBán. What are you #reading? I have just finished Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher, which I really enjoyed, & I'll never think of road-runners in the same way :) You can request a copy at https://librariesireland.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3720632 #booksky06 Jan 2026 08:56 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbqlhlerb22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3m5tbjlwjyc2nI'm a little behind out latest #bookclub read. As part of the Coffee & Clasics group I've started the Iliad, we're reading one book a week in Mullingar Library, Wednesday at 12.30pm. Up to book 4 now.17 Nov 2025 12:56 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5tbjlwjyc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/westmeathlibraries.bsky.social/post/3lxrlb5pjzs2pI am still working my way through Hild by Nicola Griffith. It's a reread before I get started on the sequel Menewood. Although I am behind the times as this came out back in 2023! What are you #reading today?01 Sep 2025 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:epl27yl7kyde7ycmsdoabbgz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxrlb5pjzs2p