October 4, 2021
Taking Action and Changing Lives for Libraries Week 2021
Libraries Week is a week-long celebration of the nation’s much-loved libraries, with a focus in 2021 on supporting active and engaged communities and the central role that libraries play in their community as a driver for inclusion, sustainability, social mobility and community cohesion. Throughout the week, libraries in Wales will be taking action through a […]
Read moreOctober 3, 2021
Abergavenny’s new Library Facility in the Heart of the Community
Following a £2.5 million investment Abergavenny now benefits from a brand new Library facility, located within a refurbished Grade II listed Town Hall at the heart of this busy market town. The new library opened its doors in September, and has been gladly welcomed by members old and new. The new Library features a brand […]
Read moreSeptember 22, 2021
Llanrwst Library reopens in Glasdir
Are you ready for your next cultural adventure? This week saw the opening of the new Llanrwst Library at Glasdir – a large reader friendly environment with a flagship children’s library designed by Opening the Book, world leaders in public library design. The library has a wide range of books to suit everyone including a […]
Read moreJuly 12, 2021
Go Wild for Reading with the Summer Reading Challenge 2021
Go wild for reading with the Summer Reading Challenge online or at your local library this year! The Summer Reading Challenge launched in libraries across Wales and England on the 10th July (launched in Scotland and N. Ireland on 19 June) ‘Wild World Heroes’ theme, in partnership with WWF, to encourage children across the country […]
Read moreJune 23, 2021
£1.1 million for Museums and Libraries in Wales
Eight museums and libraries will benefit from £1.1 million funding through the Welsh Government’s Transformation Capital Grants. The scheme aims to support local museums, archives and libraries to revitalise facilities with a particular focus on widening access, partnership working and developing sustainable services. Five libraries will be modernised with the funding going towards new community […]
Read moreApril 8, 2021
RB Digital eMagazines Service Moves to Overdrive
The RB Digital eMagazines service has now moved to Overdrive. More than 3,000 popular magazines are now available to download and read on any device 24/7. For the first time, users with a library card can read digital magazines on Libby, the award-winning reading app from OverDrive, or by visiting your library authority website. Top […]
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