Last 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 #books

Mullingar 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 [email protected] as space is limited. #spéirgorm #reading

What 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 #spéirghorm

Registration for #LAICILIP2026 is OPEN! We are thrilled to share this message from our Keynote Speaker, Sam Helmick (ALA President), on the importance of this year's theme. Secure your tickets: https://LAI-CILIP-2026.eventbrite.ie 🔗 More information: www.conference.libraryassociation.ie/

If 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.

Castlepollard 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 hi

Did 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

@childrensbooksireland.ie has joined with The O’Brien Press to give the opportunity for a young reader’s artwork to be featured on the cover of a book! Visit our website and find out how Alan Nolan’s exciting adventure ‘Conor’s Caveman’ can be reimagined! @alnolan.bsky.social

Did 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 #spéirgorm

This 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 Westmeath

Staff #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" westmeathculture.ie/library-blog... #books #reading

Do 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.

This 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 develop

Happy 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 librariesireland.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd... #booksky

I'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.

I 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?

Introducing our new reading list - Class Reads ✏️   An expertly curated list for junior and primary school readers, these hand-picked titles will open up chances for discussion, learning, and imaginative exploration of important themes and issues.   More info⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommen...

Our Science Fiction book club recently read A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine. They said "This was a diplomatic space drama with very strong characters and worldbuilding. Everyone was very impressed." For more Book Club thoughts visit our blog westmeathculture.ie/tag/book-clu... #booksky

Staff reads: Ger in HQ The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams "It’s a lovely #read, and is very encouraging to people to use the library. It gives an account of people at various stages of life all coming together finding comfort in books and chatting to both librarians and others about their reads."

Good morning Bluesky, what are you #reading today? I have just started Whole Motion by @derekberes.bsky.social Available with our BorrowBox App - westmeath.borrowbox.com/product/SSI_...

Connecting a nation : the story of telecommunications in Ireland is available to request from your local library - librariesireland.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd... #irishhistory #spéirghorm #booksky

Good morning Bluesky, what is everyone #reading today? I have just finished Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, read by Ray Porter. If you've read The Martian then this is a similar style, science fiction with lots of problems solved by thinking and scientific experiments. Very enjoyable

Recommended reading - memoirs. Have you read any of these? Wild : a journey from lost to found by Cheryl Strayed Finding Hildasay by Christian Lewis One woman walks Wales by Ursula Martin Wild Ireland by Carsten Krieger Nature Boy by Seán Ronayne Full post at westmeathculture.ie/library-blog...

Our Science Fiction book club meets this evening, 17th July, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone. This month's book is Of Ants and Dinosaurs by Cixin Liu. All welcome, no need to register in advance

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Quiz time American Soul meets Irish attitude. Spoiler: the attitude wins What book am I? #booksky #spéirghorm #justforfun

In June the most popular Adult Fiction ebook with Westmeath borrowers was T.M. Logan's The Mother. Have you read this one? Or any of Logan's other thrillers? #booksky #spéirghorm #reading

Interesting report from CBI about children's #reading for pleasure in Ireland, has both positive and negatives like all reports. No mention of visiting libraries, or borrowing library books though. If you are a parent/care-giver do you take children to the library? Could we make it easier for you?

I am currently reading Mutual Aid by Peter Kropotkin. The author is a Russian prince-turned-anarchist, who lived from 1842-1921. He believed that the scientific law of mutual aid guided the evolution of all life on earth westmeath.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd... #booksky #spéirghorm #reading

Good morning all, Westmeath Libraries in Ireland here. We will be posting about books and reading in general on this account. For news, events, and all our other resources please see our website: www.westmeathculture.ie