Cardiff Library Service

28/08/2026

A little 'bump' for this!.... The Summer Reading Challenge is ideal for completing before school restarts, with a final closing date of 12th September. 🙂📖📅

26/08/2026

Don’t forget that all Cardiff Hubs and Libraries will be closed for the bank holiday this Monday, 31st August.

25/08/2026

Has your child completed the Summer Reading Challenge?

Finish all six books and earn a medal and certificate – there’s still plenty of time! 📚🏅

The final date to complete the challenge is Saturday the 12th September.

24/08/2026

**New event!** Fancy some q***r romance, hidden histories and how an egg can change your life? We do!

Join authors Emily Garside, Mikey Bell and Jack Strange as they explore their experiences of writing and publishing as Q***r writers in Wales.

A free event – please share and tell your friends! Book your ticket here: http://tinyurl.com/yrcxyc5e

Thurs 24/09/26, 5.45pm
Cardiff Central Library Hub

Emily Garside Calon Books One More Chapter Books
Paned o Gê Q***r Emporium

20/08/2026

The Academy of Barmy Composers is open! On 28th August at Central Library Hub, join author and opera singer Max Llewelyn Evans to time-travel back to the worlds of Bilious Beethoven And Riotous Rossini. Perfect for kids aged 5-11 who love music and adventure, but great for the whole family!

Booking info: Event spaces are limited, and must be booked in advance. All bookings must be made by email to [email protected]. When booking a place, please provide the child’s name, age, and library card number.
Booking for each event will open at 9am on the Friday before the event (tomorrow!). In order to take part in any bookable events, children must be signed up to the Summer Reading Challenge.

The Academy of Barmy Composers series is illustrated by Karl Davies and published by Graffeg.

Part of the . Our thanks to Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru / Books Council of Wales.

Cardiff Central Library Hub

19/08/2026

Our Sikhs in Wales exhibition had a wonderful launch event last month with Dhol (drums), traditional sweets and more. Thank you to our event partners for all their hard work and contributions!

The exhibition continues at Central Library Hub until 17th September. Pop in at any time to explore heritage, culture and the making of a community.

Cardiff Central Library Hub

19/08/2026

It's magic, you know: tomorrow at Cathays Library....

Ymunwch â ni ddydd Iau yn Llyfrgell Cathays ar gyfer sioe hud a disgo gyda Mr Marvellous!

Join us this Thursday at Cathays Library for a magic show and disco with Mr Marvellous!

Ffoniwch/Call 029 20785580

Llyfrgell Cathays // Cathays Library
20.08.2026
14:30

18/08/2026

🏅 Finish the Summer Reading Challenge and get your medal and certificate!

📚 If you’ve already started, visit the library and tell us about the books you’ve been reading – if you’ve finished all six you’ll get your final prize. Or join today and we’ll help you get started!

📱 Remember that audiobooks, comics and more all count towards your total. We hope to see you soon. 🙂

🎟 And don’t forget….. We’ll be giving away 4 x £25 ODEON cinema tickets to lucky children who complete the Summer Reading Challenge this year. Winners will be chosen at random.

The Challenge is a great way to keep kids reading over the holidays, and offers a real sense of achievement (plus little rewards!) for finishers. Ideal for completing before school starts, with a final closing date of 12th September.

18/08/2026

📣 New Resource Alert! Learn 140+ languages with Transparent Language Online. Practice using both audio and text options.

📲💻 Download the app today, or sign up online with your library card number here: https://library.transparent.com/ukcardiff/game/ng/ #/login

17/08/2026

This Saturday, head to Rhiwbina for a special photography exhibition - for one day only! Enjoy the themes of wildlife and form with photos from the Rhiwbina Library camera club.

📆 22/08/26, 10-5
📍 Hyb Rhiwbeina - Rhiwbina Hub