May 15, 2025

Shared Reading in Conwy Libraries

  Library assistant Steve Stratford is one of nine staff at Conwy Libraries in North Wales who have been trained to run Shared Reading groups by national charity The Reader. He describes how it has made a huge difference in boosting the confidence of group members – and his own. ‘Libraries have moved on considerably […]

May 12, 2025

New Campaign Schedule for Libraries Week 2025

  SAVE THE DATES 2025: Libraries Week (Libraries Change Lives) will take place in June and Green Libraries Week in October. Through a new campaign approach and schedule, CILIP will lead two separate annual campaigns with partners promoting the impactful work delivered by all information professionals. The new annual programme for campaigns is: Libraries Week: […]

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 […]