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Bringing the Creativity of young artists to the National Art Collection

23.02.21 The National Library of Wales is pleased to announce that two artworks from the ground breaking 'Young Welsh Artists' exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Machynlleth are the…  

The National Library of Wales launches on Google Arts & Culture

01.03.2021 On St David's Day the National Library of Wales is excited to announce that some of its digital collections are now live on the Google Arts & Culture online platform, bringing Welsh…  

The National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive launch new App celebrating Welsh filmmaking History

13.04.21 Picturing our Past / Fframio’n Gorffennol is a remarkable app launching online on 4 May 2021 at a special event featuring Cornish - Welsh musician Gwenno, feminist filmmaker Michele Ryan…  

Reopening the Library's galleries with an exciting array of exhibitions

30.06.21 Finally, after over a year of having to lock our doors to the general public, the National Library of Wales will be staging exhibitions once again this Summer to visitors who have booked…  

A generous gift to the National Art Collection by prominent local artist

21.07.21 We are tremendously proud at the National Library of Wales to have been gifted three iconic works by the celebrated Aberystwyth based artist Mary Lloyd Jones into our collections. Mary…  

A chance to learn about your local history and exploring the landscape

09.08.2021 This summer sees the launch of the Mapping Land Voices walking and drawing project by Dorry Spikes and Rupert Allan. Mapping Land Voices is a series of online art workshops aimed at…  

All of S4C programmes to be safeguarded at the National Library

01.09.2021 S4C has reached an agreement with the National Library of Wales to ensure that all the channel's programmes are protected and transferred to the National Library's care as part of the…  

Remembering Harry Secombe (1921-2001)

03.09.2021 On Wednesday 8 September 2021 the National Library will be celebrating the centenary of the birth of Welsh comedian, actor, singer and television presenter Harry Secombe who was born in…  

Appointment of Interim President at the National Library of Wales

13.09.2021 Welsh Government has announced the appointment of Ashok Ahir as Interim President and Trustee of the National Library of Wales. Pedr ap Llwyd, Chief Executive and Librarian of the…  

Reopening The Riverside Gallery, Haverfordwest

15.09.2021 After an eighteen-month hiatus due to Covid-19, the National Library of Wales is pleased to announce that we will be returning to The Riverside Gallery, Haverfordwest, with two brand…  

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