Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales

National Library
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3BU
Wales

Website

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales

www.llgc.org.uk

General enquiries template

www/llgc.org.uk/enquire

Telephone

01970 632 800

Fax

01970 632882

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
The Natrional Library of Wales - Aberystwyth
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The National Library of Wales is one of the great libraries of the world. Its home is in the seaside town of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion. Since 1911 it has enjoyed the right to collect, free of charge, a copy of every printed work published in Britain and Ireland. The Library also hosts numerous exhibitions throughout the year, as well as lectures and other events. Groups visitors also welcomed - please pre-arrange all group visits.

Venue Type:

Library, Archive

 Opening hours

Reading Rooms and Entrance Hall exhibition area:
Monday - Friday 9.30 a.m.-6.00 p.m.
Saturdays from 8 May 2010 9.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m.

The National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales Collection Viewing Room:
Monday-Friday 10.00 a.m. -5.00 p.m.

Gregynog Exhibition Gallery: Monday - Friday
10.00 a.m. -5.00 p.m.

Cafe: Monday - Friday 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

The Library is closed every Sunday. The Library will be open on Saturdays from 8 May 2010

 Admission charges

Admission to the Library and exhibitions is free.
Readers tickets are required for access to the Reading Rooms, these are available free of charge from the Library with proof of id. For more information please telephone or visit the website.

 General services and facilities
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • Guided tours
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Parking for coaches
  • Refreshments
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's play area
 Disability access
  • Induction loops in exhibition spaces
  • Induction loops in lecture theatres
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Library
  • Library with public access
  • Research facilities for academics
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Additional info

Disabled Visitors: There is convenient disabled parking and a choice of front entrances. Wheelchair access to most public areas.

National Library
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3BU
Wales

Website

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales

www.llgc.org.uk

General enquiries template

www/llgc.org.uk/enquire

Telephone

01970 632 800

Fax

01970 632882

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

As a Legal Deposit Library The National Library of Wales has a legal right to all UK publications. Its collections include ancient Welsh and Celtic manuscripts and items of particular interest to Wales and the Celtic nations. The National Library of Wales also houses The National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales, including film, television and radio footage and music recordings on various formats. The Welsh Political Archive is also housed in the Library.

Key artists and exhibits

  • David Lloyd George
  • Mary Dillwyn
  • Thomas Jones Pencerrig
  • Thomas Pennant
  • Roger Tiley

Collections services

  • Specialist publications on collections available

National Library
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3BU
Wales

Website

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales

www.llgc.org.uk

General enquiries template

www/llgc.org.uk/enquire

Telephone

01970 632 800

Fax

01970 632882

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Digital and online resources

Art Quiz

http://dysgle.llgc.org.uk/english/children/puzzles/art_quiz/quiz.htm

National Library
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3BU
Wales

Website

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales

www.llgc.org.uk

General enquiries template

www/llgc.org.uk/enquire

Telephone

01970 632 800

Fax

01970 632882

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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