{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Westmeath Libraries podcast","title":"July 2026","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6e6dfe1f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":858,"description":"In today's episode Colm and Rory get together to chat about all things libraries. \nColm talks about the events in Athlone includingExhibition of Jim Fitzpatrick artReimaging of the Siege of AthloneSummer reading continues with Summer StarsIn Castlepollard we haveupcoming workshops with Anna Brownea look back at Kind Kids Club visit for Cruinniú na nÓgarts and crafts for childrenChildren's book club has just finished reading JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit next up is Danny Chamion of the World by Roald DahlOther upcoming events include: A children's chess tournament on the 20th July\nCybersecurity and fraud awareness talks in Mullingar & Castlepollard libraries\nMoate Library are hosting a series of workshops on a regular basis over the summer, if you are interested please sign up today or contact the library on 090 6481888\nLots of Lego free play events happening around the county\nFace-painting and origami in Castlepollard on 14th July\nAre you interested in joining an Age-Friendly bookclub that meets during the day? Contact cpdlib@westmeathcoco.ie or 044 9332199 if this sounds like something you'd like to join.\nVEX robotics workshops in all our libraries *all are booked out**\nA full rundown of events, as always on westmeath.spydus.ie and click on events. Or if you would prefer sign up to our whatsapp channel and get daily updates  ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5B8IzvCmlLpLn4HludVWF_kM7xuOUx1fPCI9oqwQ8kk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM2ODYxLzE2NzAz/MzIzMzItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}