April 3, 2025

Exciting new chapter for Cwmbran Library

  A group of young library members got a sneak peek of the newly refurbished Cwmbran Library, ahead of it reopening to the public on Monday, 31st March. Nearly half a million pounds has been invested into the library, with £300,000 coming from the Welsh Government Transformation Capital Grant and an additional £127,000 from Torfaen […]

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Bridgend’s Library Service Named Best In Wales

  Awen Libraries, the public library service which is managed by Awen Cultural Trust in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council, has been named as the Welsh Library of the Year in The British Book Awards 2025. Together with other regional and country winners – libraries and library authorities from across the UK and Ireland […]

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April 2, 2025

First Minister visits Barry Library Makerspace

  The Vale of Glamorgan Council welcomed the Welsh Government First Minister Eluned Morgan and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice Jane Hutt to see the innovative facilities on offer at Barry Library. The visit highlighted the digital learning opportunities available to Vale residents at Barry and Penarth libraries – including the brand-new Makerspaces. The Makerspace […]

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