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Seachtain na Gaeilge, which runs from March 5 to 17, is a celebration of Irish language, culture, and heritage. It offers the chance for people to practice their cúpla focail, to celebrate ‘leabhar power’ by reading books as Gaeilge, or even to try a language course. Westmeath Libraries are proud to support Seachtain na Gaeilge with a wide range of events.

Why not explore what your local library can offer you? Here is a taste of the event coming up at your local library this March.

As part of the recent National Heritage Week 2010 celebrations, Westmeath County Library Service was delighted to play host to a number of events.

National Heritage Week, coordinated by the Heritage Council, runs from August 21-29. With just a few weeks to go, people are reminded to pick up a copy of the event guide or log on to www.heritageweek.ie to check out what events are happening in their area

Moate library was officially opened yesterday by the Chairman of Westmeath County Council, Cllr Joe Whelan. After many years in the Courthouse, in less than suitable conditions, the library has now been relocated to bright new fully accessible premises on the Main Street in Moate.

As part of the Library Ireland Week celebrations, Moate Library welcomed artist Anja Sammon for a one-hour workshop on Thursday March 5.

A new Mullingar Library is to open in June this year, while initiatives whereby young people deliver library books to elderly people are set to spring up around the county.

This summer marks the fifth year of the Summer Reading Challenge in Westmeath. A few years ago the summer reading scheme was introduced with a new library mascot called Ruairi.

Eight locations across the county, including the aforementioned dyke, will host just some of the 1,000 events taking place nationwide for Heritage Week between August 22-30.