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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’ largest EV charging facility opens at National Library of Wales

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Wales’ largest EV charging facility opens at National Library of Wales

Whilst your car is charging at one of 40 quick-charge points you could use your time to take a quick peek at the Library’s exhibitions, have a cup of tea or coffee in Pen Dinas Café or buy some Christmas presents and cards in the shop.

Welsh Women's Peace Petition

Access to the first boxes

Welsh Women's Peace Petition

11 of the 33 boxes are now available. Is your family member's signature in one of these? Come and discover. We'll be launching our crowdsourcing project soon - join us as we share the petition with Wales and the world. 

 

Wales Broadcast Archive open

Where history comes alive

The Wales Broadcast Archive is open. 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.

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Events

 Christmas Fair

Christmas Fair

Join us to celebrate the spirit of Christmas!
There will be an opportunity to shop for...

 ‘Aberystwyth on Camera’ Gallery Tour

‘Aberystwyth on Camera’ Gallery Tour

Join us for the opening of the ‘Aberystwyth on Camera: Photographs by Pickfords 1880...

The Cadfan Way: a journey from Tywyn to Bardsey

The Cadfan Way: a journey from Tywyn to Bardsey

The photographer Jean Napier will describe her journey along the Cadfan Way, a...

Archif Ddarlledu Cymru’n Cyflwyno… Deian a Loli a Chloch y Nadolig

Archif Ddarlledu Cymru’n Cyflwyno… Deian a Loli a Chloch y Nadolig

A special screening of S4C’s Deian and Loli Christmas episode.


Exclusive to the Wales...

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

Digital exhibitions