Places to Connect

Libraries offer free, accessible spaces that bring people together.

Libraries play a crucial role in encouraging community cohesion and connection by offering free, accessible spaces that bring people together. They serve as hubs for social interaction, providing platforms for diverse groups to connect and participate in shared activities. Libraries also support community building through campaigns, events, and resources that promote literacy, learning, and social engagement.

Creating Social Spaces:

Libraries offer meeting rooms, event spaces, and open areas that encourage interaction and collaboration.

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Cafe at Maesteg Town Hall site

Supporting Community Groups:

They host book clubs, story & rhyme sessions, knitting groups, shared reading groups, creative workshops, author presentations, and events that bring people together around shared interests.

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Reminiscing with old photographs Rhymney Library

Promoting Literacy and Learning:

Libraries offer story and rhyme sessions, support author visits and opportunities for individuals of all ages to learn and engage in lifelong learning.

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Story session at Rhymney Library

Reducing Isolation and Loneliness:

Libraries provide spaces for people to connect, especially those at risk of social isolation or loneliness.

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Reminiscing with old photographs Rhymney Library

Serving as a Hub for Public Services:

Libraries act as a vital link between public services and the community, helping individuals access resources and information.

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