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The National Library of Wales

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A Library for Wales and the World where you can view the nation's treasures. From books to art, manuscripts to audiovisual archives come and discover the story of Wales.

Visit us for free and enjoy our events and exhibitions, or register and browse the collections in our Reading Room. There's something for everyone.

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Wales Broadcast Archive opening soon

Where history comes alive

The Wales Broadcast Archive will be open to the public from Monday, 27 March 2023. Come and discover Wales' history through sound and pictures. Browse our interactive exhibition, use our audio and video lounge or search the collection in our new Clip Centre.

Come and play

Come and play

Use our free Play Area for children aged 3 to 7 that is full of play activities that stimulate the senses and arouse curiosity. Visit the Play Area as a family, as a group of families or as a Nursery Group or Cylch Meithrin, no need to book.

Come and learn

Come and learn

The National Library of Wales provides free sessions and resources for teachers and educators, pupils and students, and people of all ages who want to use the Library's collections for learning.

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Events

Rebel With a Cause: Exploring the Political Archive of Ann Clwyd

Rebel With a Cause: Exploring the Political Archive of Ann Clwyd

The first woman to represent a Welsh Valleys constituency in Parliament, Ann Clwyd...

AR-LEIN / ONLINE: Rebel With a Cause: Exploring the Political Archive of Ann Clwyd

AR-LEIN / ONLINE: Rebel With a Cause: Exploring the Political Archive of Ann Clwyd

The first woman to represent a Welsh Valleys constituency in Parliament, Ann Clwyd...

 #ThanksToYou Sneak Peek Tour

#ThanksToYou Sneak Peek Tour

#DiolchIChi a Chronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol mae datblygiad cyffrous ar...

 A tribute to composer David Harries

A tribute to composer David Harries

On the day he would have turned 90, join us as we pay tribute to the renowned...

Come to the Library in Aberystwyth and visit our magnificent Reading Room and enjoy free access to our resources and collections.

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