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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 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.

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

David Jones and Capel y Ffin

David Jones and Capel y Ffin

Dr Peter Wakelin will lead a tour around the exhibition ‘Hill-rhythms: David Jones...

 New Light on Strata Florida

New Light on Strata Florida

The 'Strata Florida Books' series presents current research on the long history of...

 ONLINE: New Light on Strata Florida

ONLINE: New Light on Strata Florida

The 'Strata Florida Books' series presents current research on the long history of...

Bo Lol Bogey with a Hole in its Belly: The Appearance of Spirits within the Welsh Tradition

Bo Lol Bogey with a Hole in its Belly: The Appearance of Spirits within the Welsh Tradition

In a Halloween seminar, folklorist Dr Delyth Badder will take us on a whistle-stop...

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

Digital exhibitions