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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

March 11, 2025

Stars of the Shelves Author Visits Helping Children Connect with Literacy

  “Stars of the Shelves” is the latest project run by The Book Council of Wales and funded by Welsh Government. The purpose of the project is to invite authors to hold workshops for school children in libraries throughout Wales. The project runs until the end of March 2025 and over 25 authors from Wales […]

March 6, 2025

World Book Day 2025 Encourages Children to Experience Reading for Fun

  Children across Wales are invited to wear their comfiest clothes, find a cosy spot and curl up with a good book this World Book Day®, which is celebrated on Thursday 6 March. As part of its mission to encourage more children to experience the life-changing benefits of reading for fun, the World Book Day […]

February 10, 2025

Children in Wales Enjoy Benefits of Bilingual Rhymes as Big Welsh Rhyme Time Returns

Children in Wales enjoy the benefits of bilingual rhymes, poems and songs as BookTrust Cymru’s annual Big Welsh Rhyme Time returns 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 […]

February 6, 2025

Betws Library is Welcoming and Accessible for all following Renovation

Betws Library has reopened to the public following its refurbishment. Almost £150,000 has been invested in the project, thanks to a Welsh Government Transformation Capital Grant and match funding provided by Awen Cultural Trust. The refurbishment has: – Created a wider, more accessible entrance to the library; – Reconfigured the space to provide a flexible […]

January 28, 2025

Denbighshire Libraries Launch an Adults Reading Challenge

This new year Denbighshire Libraries are challenging their readers to read 25 books in 2025. Every summer, Denbighshire’s Libraries run the Summer Reading Challenge for children but this year, the Libraries team are also challenging adult readers to read more. The ’25 Book Challenge’ will encourage readers to step out of their comfort zone and […]

January 24, 2025

Rhondda Cynon Taf heritage captured in new website

  The fascinating history and heritage of Rhondda Cynon Taf has been captured and celebrated in a brand-new website. “Rhondda Cynon Taf Our Heritage” was launched thanks to an important partnership which has seen residents of all ages working to research stories, make films, capture interviews, and collate archives. Using National Lottery Heritage Funding, the […]