The Westmeath Libraries podcast

Sarah, Colm, and Rory get together to chat about some upcoming events across Westmeath Libraries this month. With the Junior and Leaving cert exams underway all our libraries are having a lot of visits from hard-working students, and some not so hard-working as well.

Find all our events at Westmeath.spydus.ie and click on the events link 

In May we celebrated Bealtaine and older people's "Lust for Life" and creativity. There were drop in information sessions, poetry, history, and art exhibtions and more.

Upcoming events include
  • Castlepollard children's book club will be discussing Tolkien's the Hobbit
  • Cruinniú na nÓg events in all our libraries on 6th June 2026
  • Launch of Little Library Book Bags - all children starting school can pick up their free bag from their local library
  • Summer Stars - launching in June 2026
  • Athlone's Love to Read bookclub is starting back - aimed at adults with Down's Syndrome. Ask for more details
  • Athlone are hoping to start some Teen book clubs, contact them if you are interested.
  • Anna Browne is running a series of gardening and biodiversity workshops across the county. 
We would also like to take this opportunity to wish Sarah the very best in her future. This is her last podcast for Westmeath Libraries, thanks for all your hard work.

What is The Westmeath Libraries podcast?

Join us for a monthly library chat. We'll talk about a variety of library related topics, from books to events, and plans for the future.