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September 13, 2024
Young readers find delight in Summer Reading Challenge author events
The Books Council of Wales have been running some exciting author events in Welsh public libraries this summer to inspire and entertain young readers! Young readers in Wales have been delighted by author events presented by Leisa Mererid, Sophie Zalayet and Ian Brown to promote this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Events kicked off in […]
Read moreSeptember 4, 2024
Libraries’ Warm Welcome Saluted with National Honour
Swansea’s much-loved local library service has been honoured for offering a warm welcome to people seeking sanctuary. The network of libraries, run by Swansea Council, has become the first in Wales to be awarded Library of Sanctuary status. Libraries of Sanctuary is a network of librarians, library staff, community groups and book lovers who […]
Read moreJuly 8, 2024
Summer Reading Challenge Launches at Denbigh Library
Young readers from Ysgol Twm o’r Nant in Denbigh are getting ready to tackle this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with author Leisa Mererid at a launch event at Denbigh Library on Wednesday 10 July 2024. The children are signing up for the challenge, which aims to keep kids reading over the summer holidays with […]
Read moreJune 12, 2024
Win a copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio: A Children’s Edition
A new book has been published that aims to make Shakespeare’s works more accessible to young people through an abridged and illustrated version of the landmark book that helped to ensure William Shakespeare’s legacy in world culture over 400 years ago. The book, known more famously as the First Folio, has been the cornerstone […]
Read moreMay 16, 2024
National charity, The Reading Agency, launches compelling, new Reading Well for dementia book collection
The Reading Agency launches Reading Well for dementia, an innovative, curated collection of books and resources designed to harness the power of reading to support the health and wellbeing of those affected by the condition. The book collection launches, in partnership with public libraries, during Dementia Action Week (13-19 May 2024), which inspires people […]
Read moreGwynedd to Lead National Library Project
Library services across Wales will be transformed as a result of a new system funded by the Welsh Government and led by Cyngor Gwynedd. This will mean that one system will be available along with an app to browse the books and audiobooks catalogue, as well as to order or renew items, which will […]
Read moreMarch 7, 2024
Celebrating World Book Day in Wales 2024
The charity World Book Day® is holding its annual celebration on Thursday 7 March. Children throughout the country will be encouraged to enjoy reading, receiving £1 book tokens to exchange for one of the many specially published £1 books for FREE, or to put towards another book of their choice. This year’s Welsh-language book, […]
Read moreFebruary 5, 2024
BookTrust Cymru’s annual Big Welsh Rhyme Time helps children enjoy bilingual rhyming
BookTrust Cymru, the children’s reading charity, is encouraging families, schools, and early years spaces across Wales to join in with Big Welsh Rhyme Time, a week-long national celebration of sharing bilingual rhymes, poems and songs with thousands of children in their early years. Developed with the support of the Welsh Government, Big Welsh […]
Read moreJanuary 8, 2024
Newly refurbished Rhymney Library Hub opens its doors
The Mayor officially opened Rhymney Library Hub today, Monday 8th January, after an exciting refurbishment thanks to funding from Caerphilly County Borough Council and Welsh Government’s Capital Transformation Fund. The new improvements include refurnished and modernisation of both floors of the library, as well as an innovative education, reading and support hub for residents, […]
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