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The Friends of the National Library of Wales is an independent charity (Registered Charity Number 1100010) established to support the National Library of Wales’ mission. Its objectives are the advancement of education, public knowledge and understanding through the promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the National Library of Wales through the activities of a voluntary group of friends.

The Friends of the National Library of Wales was formed in 1960 and since then has continually made a significant contribution to our national heritage in Wales. We greatly appreciate the support of our Friends, and new members are always welcome. Becoming a Friend, you join an extraordinary group of donors who share our passion for knowledge and Welsh heritage.  

Our Friends help us to unlock collections, providing access for all to our treasures.   

 

As a Friend, you will benefit from: 

 

  • Exclusive access to a programme of events by curators and other special guests

  • Invitations to exhibition openings and other National Library of Wales events  

  • Socialising with a group of supporters that share the same aspiration to contribute to the future of Welsh heritage   

  • A 10% discount at the National Library of Wales shop (some exclusions apply)

 

We will provide updates about the difference your support has made to collecting, safeguarding and providing access to more of Wales’ national treasures.

Programme of events for members in 2025

19 February 2025 at 1.00pm in the Drwm and Online, NLW
“Tales from the Great Houses of Crickhowell” Elizabeth Siberry

An English language event

30 April 2025 at 1.00pm in the Upper Central Hall Exhibition, NLW
Tour of Bruce Cardwell’s exhibition Byd Bach Aber, with Wil Troughton

An English language event

14 May 2025 at 1.00pm, Drwm & online, NLW
“Radio Times: P H Burton and the BBC” Angela V John

An English language event

6 August 2025 at 1.30pm, NLW Stand at National Eisteddfod of Wales, Wrexham
The Friends Event at the Eisteddfod

A Welsh language event

1 October 2025 at 1.00pm, Council Chamber & Online, NLW
A talk with NLW curators

A Welsh language event with optional simultaneous translation 

10 December 2025 at 1.00pm, Gregynog Gallery, NLW
A tour of the latest exhibition

A Welsh language event with optional simultaneous translation 

How to become a member

To become a member of the Friends of the National Library of Wales, please complete the form below and return it to us on cyfeillion@llgc.org.uk or send to: 

 

Gwenda Sippings  

Chairperson of The Friends of the National Library of Wales  

The National Library of Wales  

Aberystwyth  

Ceredigion

SY23 3BU 

Type of membership

Suggested minimum annual contribution

Individual

£25

Joint

£40

Student

£5

Recent projects funded by the Friends of The National Library of Wales

  • Continued support of the Child Poverty Strategy, which has enabled children from many schools to come to the Library for free. 

  • Support of Volunteering within the Library, which has helped people to take part in many exciting and worthwhile projects.

  • Contribute in order to realise the objectives of the Library's Child Poverty Strategy and certain aspects of the 'Boston Manuscript' project.

  • Contribute to the renovation of Caffi Pen Dinas, creating a facsimile of 'Llyfr Aneirin' and buying a letter written by Dylan Thomas to Augustus John in 1945.

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