Meath County Library

Did you know that small changes in how we shop, store and use food can save money and help protect the planet?
Join environmentalist Aoife Munn during SDG Week 2026 for an engaging and practical talk packed with tips on reducing food waste at home. Learn about food storage, preserving, meal planning, growing your own food, zero-waste shopping and more. You'll also discover ways to encourage positive change within your community.
📍 Kells Library
📅 Tuesday 22 September
⏰ 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Book your place here: https://ow.ly/XllH50ZNYaC
Meath County Council

💡 Want to tackle your finances? Want to get your money working harder for you?

Join certified financial planner™ Eoin McGee for tips, fresh perspectives and a better understanding of how to get the most from your money, along with a Q&A session at the end.

📍 Trim Library (Swift Theatre)
📅 Tuesday, 22 September
⏰ 7pm to 8pm

⚠️ Booking is essential.

Book your place today: https://www.meath.ie/council/events/make-your-money-work-harder-with-eoin-mcgee

Newly catalogued! Records from Clayton’s Woollen Mills; 1956 invoices, tracking the movement, processing and finishing of cloth.

Clayton’s Woollen Mill records continue to be catalogued here at Meath County Archive with the support of our Creative Ireland programme.

Due to essential maintenance, ‘My Open Library’ service
will be unavailable for the morning of Thursday 17th September in all MOL branches.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

🍎 Supporting Positive Mealtimes for Children with Aileen Gillic

Parents and caregivers of children aged 1 to 8 years are invited to join Aileen Gillic for a practical 90-minute workshop designed to help children become more confident and curious around food and eating.

This engaging session will explore common challenges around feeding, offering practical, real-world strategies to help reduce stress at mealtimes and create a more relaxed and positive eating environment. Discover how to support your child in developing a healthy relationship with food that can last a lifetime.

📍 Navan Library
📅 22nd September starting at 7.00pm
⏰ 90-minute workshop

✅ Suitable for parents and caregivers of children aged 1 to 8 years
✅ Practical advice and strategies
✅ Booking essential

👉 Book at https://meath.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=27571991

Trim Library begins its first ever Poetry Open Mic Club next Tuesday at 7pm. Come along and read your own poetry or read and discuss your favourite poem. Call us on 046 9436063 if you are interested.

A slice of 1957: Correspondence from Clayton’s Woollen Mills with New York City based Morell-British Textiles, discussing fabric composition, and defending the quality and attractiveness of Clayton’s cloth.

Clayton’s Woollen Mill records continue to be catalogued here at Meath County Archive with the support of our Creative Ireland programme.

📵🌊 Switch Off by the Sea

Take some time away from screens and enjoy a relaxing analogue afternoon at Bettystown Library. Whether it's reading, puzzles, journaling, knitting, sketching, or simply enjoying a quiet coffee and the sea view, this is an opportunity to slow down and unwind.

📍 Bettystown Library
🗓 Every Tuesday & Saturday
⏰ 3:30pm to 5:00pm
👥 Adults Only

Join us in Ashbourne Library to celebrate Culture Night in association with Ashbourne Trad Fest! Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish music and storytelling from our fabulous performers. Booking essential. Please contact Ashbourne Library on 01 835 8185 or [email protected] to book your spot.

Join us in Ashbourne Library for our weekly chess clubs for adults and children! Our adults group meet on Tuesdays from 6:30pm – 7:30pm, and our children’s club (suitable for ages 7+) meets on Wednesdays from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Join the Chess Club and engage in friendly matches, sharpen your skills, and have fun with other chess players! We'll provide the chess sets and some books and information to help you improve your skills. Please note that this is not an instructor-led class.