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
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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 Adult Book Club poster for their next meeeting on19th March at 6.30pm. They are reading Mary Lawson's A Town Called Solace
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
book cover on white background with black text and blue box
@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
Dr Stuart Hamilton, Head of Libraries Development with the Local Government Management Agency, introduces this year's installment, which takes place on Saturday, February 28th - www.rte.ie/culture/2026...
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
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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...
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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.
Book cover to Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
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
Cover image for the book Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher
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
If you have a library close by see if they have a group, they usually welcome newcomers. And at the very least you might pick up a book on crochet, if you learn that way.
Book cover of The Iliad by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson
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.
Book cover of Hild by Nicola Griffith
Book cover of Menewood by Nicola Griffith
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?
The cover of the Class Reads reading list & resource pack. On the cover is an illustration of two students sitting at a desk with their hands raised. The illustration is repeated throughout the cover.
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...
Book cover of A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine. Bottom half is black with text, top half has a futuristic image if a person approaching a throne. Viewpoint is from a distance so we cannot see many details
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
You may have to request it in, only seems to be 20 copies in all the libraries. But shouldn't take too long to arrive
Picture of a spiral notebook with Staff reads in top right corner. Page has polaroid style image of the cover of The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams on it.
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."
Not an expert but that looks like a Cinnabar Moth caterpillar to me
Book cover of Whole Motion: training your brain and body for optimal health by Derek Beres. Image is white background with a drawing of a male body, slightly vitruvian man style, on the right hand side.
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
An artefact of times past so :)
Did you try phoning it to see it if worked?
Cover of Audiobook for Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, pictured is an astronaut in a white suit floating in front of a patterned background that fades to black
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
It is definitely a good film
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Yes! thats right, congrats :) Have you read the book?
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