March 2026

Sarah, Rory, and Colm chat about what's happening in Westmeath Libraries.

Topics this episode include the reopening of Aidan Heavey Athlone, and their brand new sensory Cubbie. Call in and ask staff if you are interested. Remember you can see all our events on our website at https://westmeath.spydus.ie.

We also chat about some events that have just happened, including leprechaun bookmarks for St. Patrick's Day in Castlepollard Library, Robotics in Kinnegad, Seachtain na Gaeilge events and much more.

Upcoming events in our libraries include

• Spring Into Storytime events, including competitions, story times and more
• John Broderick programme of events in the Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone
• A Gathering of poems on 21st April
• Creative Writing with Lorraine Murphy on 28th March
• Hidden Hearing mobile clinic on 8th April
• Build your own Straw Rocket - 26th April, celebrating Astronomy Week

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next month

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