Vale of Glamorgan Libraries

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

Wales Book of the Year is an annual national award celebrating outstanding literary talent from Wales in both English and Welsh. The prize is divided into four categories in each language – Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, and Children and Young People. Each category winner goes on to compet...

17/06/2026

11/06/2026

💛📚 Happy Empathy Day! 📚💛

Today we’re celebrating the 2026 Read for Empathy collection, created by EmpathyLab in partnership with the National Year of Reading campaign.

The collection features 65 carefully selected books for children and young people aged 3–16+, chosen for their power to help readers understand different perspectives, build connections, and develop empathy through stories. (EmpathyLabUK)

Many of the titles are available through your local library. Search our catalogue, reserve your favourites, and discover a story that helps you step into someone else’s shoes.

Find out more about the collection here: www.empathylab.uk/rfe-2026-share/

Search our catalogue to reserve your copy:
🔗 www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/libraries

11/06/2026

Come and check out our book display for Pride month 😀🏳️‍🌈♥️

09/06/2026

Huge congratulations to the team at the Penarth Pier Pavilion on winning the Heritage, Arts & Culture Award at the Bro Radio Community Awards 🎉

A truly well-deserved recognition for a place that does so much to celebrate local heritage, champion the arts, and bring culture to the heart of our community. From exhibitions and events to preserving one of Penarth’s most iconic spaces, the Pavilion continues to inspire and connect people across the Vale. Here’s to many more successes ahead!

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Wow! What a great turn out for this weeks Coffi@clonc! We are so pleased with how the Welsh conversation group is growing, both in size and confidence, now with their own Reading group promoting Welsh literature! If you’re interested don’t hesitate to join us, or if you have any questions pop in on a Tuesday to speak to staff or email [email protected]

30/05/2026

Volunteering is a fantastic way to build confidence, boost your CV, meet new people and make a meaningful contribution to your local area. Discover opportunities that inspire you at our free Mini Volunteering Fayres this June across the Vale. More info: https://www.gvs.wales/news/volunteering-is-priceless-attend-gvs-mini-volunteering-fayres-across-the-vale-of-glamorgan