February 2, 2016
Scorch is hiding in your local library!
A competition for children aged 12 and under will be taking place in libraries across Wales with some fantastic WRU prizes up for grabs! The competition aims to encourage children to discover what they can find in their local library and will take place in libraries across Wales between the 7th February and the 19th […]
Read moreJanuary 28, 2016
Kids Take Over the Library and Family Information Services
Ever wanted to see what it would be like to work in your local library or family information service? Heres your chance. Museums, galleries, arts organisations , archives and heritage sites across the UK are gearing up to invite children and young people to take over for the day so how can Wrexham children […]
Read moreJanuary 18, 2016
How would you like to save £1000 this year?
Joining your library and accessing the amazing free services they have on offer could save you hundreds of pounds a year! Over 83,000 e-books were downloaded for free from Welsh Libraries last year. There were over 155,000 downloads of e-zines in 2015 saving the people of Wales approximately £310,000. The people below are all regular […]
Read moreJanuary 4, 2016
Libraries & schools across Wales join forces to get kids reading
A scheme which sees libraries join forces with their local primary school to make every child a library member is today rolled out to every local authority in Wales. The Every Child A Library Member initiative aims to improve the reading literacy and communication skills of children across Wales by introducing them to the wealth […]
Read moreLooking for a new challenge in 2016 but not quite ready for the zip wire?
Why not sign up for a year of Reading Daringly with north Wales libraries. Each month two of the twenty four specially chosen books, one English language and one Welsh language, will be revealed creating a calendar of captivating reads. Librarians from across North Wales will choose books that challenge you to read something different. […]
Read moreDecember 24, 2015
Christmas Opening Hours at Your Library
To find out when your library will be open (or closed) over the festive period, click on Find Your Library and follow the links to your local library service. Dont forget to let us know what you are reading over Christmas and check back here for details of events and activities taking place across Wales […]
Read moreDecember 17, 2015
Have you planned what you will be watching on TV this Christmas?
From Radio Times and TV Times to Heat and Grazia the Welsh Libraries e-zine service has something for everyone, and its just got better! Do you spend more than you should on magazines? Why not browse our collection of more than 200 top magazine titles including BBC titles, top health & fitness publications, gossip magazines […]
Read moreNovember 25, 2015
ACCESS YOUR LIBRARY WHEREVER YOU ARE
This week libraries in Wales are highlighting their amazing digital services. From free downloads, free wifi and free family history resources to a wide range of courses and drop-in sessions to help you get online, use an iPad or learn new skills, libraries can help you access a wealth of digital services and save you […]
Read moreNovember 21, 2015
New titles added to the FREE E-zines service from Welsh Libraries
From Heat and Grazia to Who do you think you are and Radio Times the Welsh Libraries e-zine service has something for everyone, and its just got better! Do you spend more than you should on magazines? Why not browse our collection of more than 200 top magazine titles including BBC titles, top health & […]
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