Libraries Wales

The Shortlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Writing is here! 📖 With subversive storytelling, reimagined folklore, and inventive verse and chronology, this shortlist has a story for everyone. 📚 Congratulations to the talented writers. carnegies.co.uk/2026-shortlist…

The Shortlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Illustration is here! 💫Showcasing a diverse range of unique artistic styles, these illustrations will capture your heart. Congratulations to all the talented illustrators. 🎨 carnegies.co.uk/2026-shortlist…

Enjoy a wealth of digital resources with your library membership in Wales. Visit the Libraries Wales website to find out what's on offer 👉 libraries.wales

It’s time for a shout out to everyone who went all in on the fun this World Book Day 2026 in the National Year of Reading and made it a magical day for children and young people! ✨📚 To the families, schools, teachers, early years practitioners, librarians, booksellers, publishers, our incredible £1/1.50 authors and illustrators, charity, commercial and industry partners, funders and supporters - including our headline sponsor National Book Tokens - your dedication makes a real difference.   Have a look at everyone who makes it happen -  worldbookday.com/about-us/who-w… Thanks to your support, we’re inspiring a love of reading, making books more accessible, and giving more children the choice — and the chance — to discover the fun of reading!  And of course, to all the children who took part — choosing books, getting involved in activities, and embracing reading with enthusiasm — you are at the heart of everything we do. 💖 #WorldBookDay #WorldBookDay26 #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading2026

Download our £1/€1.50 activity pack sheets, featuring activities and book recommendations. 📚 Our supporting activities were created in partnership with Coram Beanstalk and My Kind of Book to explore stories in playful, accessible ways. Discover them all on our website - ow.ly/ZTos50YnmqR

CAFFI HINSAWDD 🌎 Gofod i siarad am newid hinsawdd a’r hyn y gall pawb ohonom ei wneud i helpu. CLIMATE CAFE 🌎 A space to talk about climate change and what we can all do to help.

No two days are the same for Karen Stopforth & Kevin Evans, who are thoroughly enjoying their new roles as Library assistants at Gwersyllt Library - "We both see the Library as a vital part of the community" said Karen. More about what's on at Gwersyllt 👉 libraries.wales/news/gwersyllt…

If Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper by Jeff Kinney had you laughing out loud, dive into more slapstick, chaotic adventures perfect for kids who love humour, mischief and mayhem, on @BorrowBox !🥳

Diwrnod y Llyfr Hapus i chi i gyd! Ysbrydoli plant i feddwl mewn ffordd wahanol am ddarllen yw nod heddiw – gall darllen er pleser wella bywydau plant yn sylweddol. Diolch am ymuno yn yr hwyl! Happy World Book Day, everyone! Today is all about inspiring children to look at reading in a different way, because reading for fun seriously improves lives. Thanks for joining the fun! #WorldBookDay

The #InternationalBooker2026 longlist has a book for every reader, bursting with ‘fresh and innovative’ stories that capture the ‘calibre and variety of translated fiction’ Info bit.ly/4kQ3z9X Display pack bit.ly/4qvCJVQ 10th Anniversary bit.ly/4bTz14T

Happy #WorldBookDay 2026! 🥳 There are many ways to celebrate:1️⃣Read for 10 minutes 2️⃣Recommend a book 3️⃣Re-read a favorite4️⃣Visit the library! Follow the link to view the choice of 2026 £1 books. worldbookday.com/about-us/world…

Relax with your favourite magazines this Spring on PressReader, available through your library membership in Wales. With the PressReader app or on pressreader.com you can access more than 7,000 of the world’s top magazines and newspapers. libraries.wales/library-servic…

There's still time for libraries, colleges and bookshops to order their Hay Festival 2026 printed display pack and join the countdown to the world’s biggest book festival this spring for a chance to WIN a golden ticket! Find out more🔗bit.ly/3Mj3HCg

Are you learning Welsh? There are now over 60 titles available in the Amdani series for Welsh learners. You can find printed copies at your local library or as e-books and e-audiobooks on your library’s @BorrowBox service.💚 libraries.wales/my-digital-lib…

Our Library Trolley visited the women's Brew, Bloom and Be group at Newbridge Memo this weekend with the theme 'Voices of Welsh Women'! We love supporting our local community to use library services. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @NewbridgeMemo @CaerphillyLibs @ClaireCL2022 @SaranLibrarian

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus / Happy St. David's Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

World Book Day® 2026 is nearly here! On Thursday 5th March, public libraries across Wales will be supporting the charity’s mission to encourage all children to discover the fun of reading. Follow the link for World Book Day activities & resources: llyfrau.cymru/en/digwyddiada…

Three Welsh libraries are in the running for Library of the Year at the British Book Awards – Neath Port Talbot Library Service, Penarth Library & Penylan Library in Cardiff. Read about the positive impact these libraries are making in their communities 👉 libraries.wales/news/welsh-lib…

Ready for the Tir na n-Og Awards Reading Challenge? It's part of a jam-packed calendar of activities & events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tir na n-Og awards. Collect the challenge cards from bookshops and libraries across Wales. libraries.wales/news/welsh-boo…

Join Jamie Smart in a hilarious adventure for children aged 7+ on @BorrowBox In this eAudiobook comic extravaganza, the pint-sized friends must face a giant robot whale, a pig cannon, a camping trip that goes wrong... and the actual end of the world! libraries.wales/library-servic…