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Meath County Council Library Service The main Library and headquarters for Meath County Library is at Railway Street, Navan, Co. Meath.

Meath County Council Library Service operates an open to all policy which means that anyone who lives, works or visits the County is welcome to make use of the library facilities. There are eleven other libraries located throughout the county and these offer a wide range of services. There are approximately 300,000 books and audio visual materials available to adults and children for recreation, information and study. LINK IN BIO:
https://linktr.ee/MeathLibrary

31/10/2026

🎃👻 Halloween magic was in full swing across Meath Libraries this week! 👻🎃

At Kells Library, visitors enjoyed some delightfully spooky stories with a special ghostly guest making an appearance among the books! 📚👻

Meanwhile, at Dunboyne Library, young crafters got creative making fantastic pumpkin lanterns, filling the library with colour, imagination, and Halloween fun. 🎃🧡

A huge well done to everyone who joined in the seasonal celebrations and helped make our libraries a little more spooktacular! ✨

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31/10/2026

Today's the day! 🤩

Yes, it's Hallowe'en - but it's also the first Family Fun Day as part of the Full STEAM Ahead Science Festival. 🧪

Join us in Bettystown Library as we put the 'S' in STEAM with Science, Sustainability, Seeds, Seaweed and Strategy! ♟️

There are still spaces available for these events, so if you would like to book in, email [email protected] or call 041 2132080!

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30/10/2026

We had a welcome visit to Duleek and Bettystown Libraries today from our wonderful Community Gardaí. Once again this year, An Garda Síochána are making Hallowe'en enjoyable for all with these door hangers that let Trick or Treaters know whether it's okay to knock on your door!

The hangers can be picked up from Duleek and Bettystown Libraries tomorrow, Saturday ahead of the festivities 👻

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30/10/2026

A powerful new theatrical and musical experience comes to Meath and Dublin this November.

SoFFt Productions & Meath Arts Office present
EXILE By Deirdre Kinahan
Directed by Jim Culleton.

EXILE is a unique collaborative production, merging theatre and music to explore the extraordinary life of Fenian, poet, convict, journalist and orator John Boyle O'Reilly from Dowth County Meath. This exciting new work is written by Deirdre Kinahan and features some of Ireland’s greatest musicians.

Deirdre Kinahan is acclaimed for shining a light on somewhat forgotten or overlooked stories from history, giving us insight not only into what happened but the men and women themselves. In EXILE she joins with collaborators and musicians in exploring his radical soul, creating a moving elegy of spoken word, rhythm and rock. The on stage cast and musicians include Steve Wickham, Wayne Sheehy, Mary Murray, Saramai Leech and Jess Kavanagh.

Commissioned and developed by Meath County Council Arts Office with support from CreativeIrl, the Arts Council of Ireland, Dublin Port Company and Funded by the Culture Programme for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026. Produced by SoFFt Productions & Meath Arts Office.

📍 Kells Courthouse Tourism & Cultural Hub | 19-21 November 2026
📍 The Substation, Dublin Port Company | 26-28 November 2026
🎟 Tickets: https://www.sofftproductions.com/exile

30/10/2026

Join us in Duleek Library tomorrow, Saturday, October 31st at 12:30pm for a children's Construction Workshop with Beyond the Bump.

👷‍♂️Enjoy an open-ended building and construction session
🏗️Use a selection of Lego, magnetic building pieces and other construction materials
🤔Children will get to show their creativity, while developing fine motor skills, as well as improving their skills in problem-solving and spatial awareness.

Let your child's imagination take the lead!

This event is suitable for ages 3 - 10 and booking is essential. Visit https://meath.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=28072425 or contact Duleek Library.

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30/10/2026

Calling all strategists! Join Red King Chess in Bettystown Library on Saturday, October 31st at 3pm.

♟️All levels of experience are welcome - from complete beginner to experienced Chess master!
♟️Guaranteed fun while developing skills in strategy, focus and problem solving.

This event is for children aged 7+ and booking is required. Please visit https://meath.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=28134067 or contact Bettystown Library.

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29/10/2026

We are delighted to be joined by Horticulturist Aoife Munn for the Full STEAM Ahead Science Festival, with events for both adults and children this weekend!

Join us in Duleek Library this Saturday, October 31st at 9:30am for a talk about Rain Gardens. Using Aoife's expertise, keen gardeners will learn how to:

🌊 Use your garden to prevent flooding
🥵 Create spaces that help reduce the effects of Climate Change for all
🌻 Enhance Biodiversity
🧠 Enjoy the mental health benefits of your own rain garden

Curiosity and questions are welcome!
This event is for adults. To book, visit https://meath.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=28134030

Then at 12pm, children aged 5+ are invited to Bettystown Library, where Aoife will teach us:

🪴How to make our own biodegradable seed pots
🌱The benefits of seed pots, and what's best to sow and grow in November!

Booking is essential; visit: https://meath.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=28069550

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28/10/2026

The first Full STEAM Ahead Family Fun Day is inspired by the first letter in 'STEAM'.

'S' stands for Science... Seeds... Sustainability... Seaweed... Strategy... and SPOOKY! 👻

This spook-tacular Family Fun Day takes place in Bettystown Library on Saturday, October 31st and with such a great line-up we're sure to have a frightfully good time!

Join us for:

🎲 STEAM Saturday, a drop-in freeplay session featuring lots of STEAM toys and activities

🧪 Science-themed Messy Play with Beyond the Bump

🌱 Make Your Own Biodegradable Seed Pots with Aoife Munn

🏖️ Seaweed Marbling with Aoife Munn

♟️Learn or Improve at Chess with Red King Chess

For more information, or to book your place in one of our events, contact Bettystown Library at [email protected] or visit https://www.meath.ie/council/council-services/libraries/library-events/full-steam-ahead-2026

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26/10/2026

🚨 Happening Tomorrow! 🚨

Thinking about a new job, returning to education, or developing new skills?

💡 LEARN • GROW • SUCCEED 💡

Join us in Bettystown Library tomorrow, Tuesday, 27th October at 6.15pm, for a FREE workshop covering:

📄 CV writing tips
🎓 Learning and training opportunities
💼 Interview skills
🔨 Apprenticeships explained

Whether you're looking for a career change, exploring education options, or simply want to build your confidence, this session is for you!

🎟️ Booking essential
📞 041 213 2080
📧 [email protected]

Presented in partnership with LMETB and Meath County Council Library Service. 🌟

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23/10/2026

All aboard for Full STEAM Ahead!

We are delighted to announce that Full STEAM Ahead, a Science Festival spanning the entire county, will take place from October 31st to November 28th. 🤩

🧪 Funded by the Meta Data Centre Community Action Grant with additional support from Creative Ireland, and with more than 120 events to choose from, there truly is something for everyone, regardless of age, interest or ability.

🔬 Take a closer look at what's on offer on our website: https://www.meath.ie/council/council-services/libraries/library-events/full-steam-ahead-2026

🧑‍💻 Public event bookings are now open at the link above. School events can be booked by contacting your local branch!

We look forward to seeing you there! 😀

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Address

Meath County Library Headquarters
Navan
CO.MEATH

Telephone

+353469021134

Website

http://www.meathlibraries.ie/

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