In-Library Resources

Public libraries in Wales provide free access to Ancestry Library Edition to help you with your family history research.

Search into the history of everyday people through millions of primary and secondary sources, family trees, census, vital records, military & immigration records, land records, wills, newspapers and more. Start your search with Ancestry.

For information on how to access Ancestry, please phone, e-mail or visit your library’s local authority website or Find your nearest library.

Reading Well supports you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using helpful reading available from public libraries. The books are all recommended by health experts, as well as people living with the conditions covered and their relatives and carers.

Your local library offers an ideal environment for focused work, study, and learning. With free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and access to computers, it’s a quiet and productive space away from distractions.

Utilise our extensive collections, online learning platforms, and helpful staff to support your academic and professional goals in a welcoming and accessible setting.

Amidst the colder months and rising living costs, your local library is proud to be a designated Warm Welcome Space, offering a free, safe, and inviting haven for everyone in our community.

Step inside to find a comfortably heated environment where you can relax, read, use our free Wi-Fi, or simply enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

You’re welcome to come in, stay for a while, and experience a true community embrace.

Our family activities are designed to engage all ages, from interactive story times and creative craft sessions to educational workshops and special holiday events.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together, meet other families in the community, and explore the vast resources our libraries have to offer in a welcoming and stimulating environment.

Check with your local library for a full schedule of upcoming events and join us for an unforgettable family experience!

Our family activities are designed to engage all ages, from interactive story times and creative craft sessions to educational workshops and special holiday events.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together, meet other families in the community, and explore the vast resources our libraries have to offer in a welcoming and stimulating environment.

Check with your local library for a full schedule of upcoming events and join us for an unforgettable family experience!