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Sully Community Library
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Add some colour to your life! Meet new friends and have a chat and a cup of coffee whilst colouring in one of our beautiful pictures. £1 per session.
Weekly storytime through the medium of Welsh. For babies and children aged 0-4 years.
Singing sessions for children aged 12 months and under. We ask that parents attend only one session per week.
A number of monthly 'Chatterbooks' reading groups are held in the library for children aged 4-12 years. Please contact the library for more information. You can find out more about Chatterbooks (Clonclyfrau) on the Reading Agency website.
For ages 9-13
Have an idea for a game, an app or a website, but no idea how to make it happen? Learn to code with Barry Library.
Each week we'll cover some basics and give you free time to work on a project.
Open to all, join us for a chat and make new friends. Coffee, tea and biscuits for 50p.
Barry Library’s TTRPG Club is a fun introduction to role-playing games for ages 16 years+.
Please contact the library for more information and to book a place.
The group meets in the library every Tuesday morning. Needles and wool will be provided for anyone who doesn't have their own.
Singing sessions using baby signing ages 0 - 5 years
The Barry Library Shared Reading group meets at 1:00pm on Fridays in the Meeting Room upstairs. Refreshments are provided free of charge. All are welcome.
Story and craft for 2-5 year olds.
Meet with like-minded people and share your passion for food and explore new ideas.
Suitable for ages 4+
Come along and try one of our Jigsaws! Tea and Coffee £1.00
Join us for some hand stitched crafting!
Suitable for ages 14 years +
Digital Champion - One-to-one support for digital devices including computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Please book in advance.
Tea and Coffee £1.00
Reading groups for ages 8-12 years. Please contact the library for more information. You can find out more about Chatterbooks (Clonclyfrau) on the Reading Agency website.
For ages 9+
Have an idea for a game, app or a website, but no idea how to make it happen? Learn to code with cowbridge library.
Each week we'll cover some basics and give you freetime to work on a project!
Build a fortress, a pirate ship or any other marvel of engineering. We provide the Lego and the rest is up to you!
For under-fives.
Babies, Toddlers, Pre-schoolers. No prior booking needed.
All Abilities Welcome
Pop along and join our knitting club. It's free and open to anyone. Novice or pro, come along and get involved. Tea & Biscuits!
For fun and charity. 10p stakes. Beginners very welcome Drop in and give it a try!
A stories and simple craft session for children aged 4-7.
Ages 7-12. Free Please contact 01446 792700 for more details.
Come and learn Italian whilst immersing yourself in Italian culture!
Come and learn French whilst immersing yourself in French culture!
Ages 7-12 years - Free and booking
Come and listen to a Welsh story with your young child. Please contact the library for more information.
Monthly reading group for adults. Please contact Penarth library for details on how to join.
Monthly children's reading group for 7 - 12 year olds. Please ask in the library for more information about how to join.
Age 9+
Have an idea for a game, an app or a website, but no idea how to make it happen? Learn to code with Penarth Library.
Each week we'll cover some basics and give you freetime to work on a project.
The group meets in the library every Thursday afternoon. All abilities are welcome.
A safe, fun environment for 13+ year olds to hang out, be creative, meet new friends, create a club, join a club, discuss and debate, watch films, play games, learn new skills and much more.
Action and singing sessions using baby signing take place for under fives. There is no need to book for these sessions.
Storytime is a story and craft session for under fives. Bookings are taken on the day for the session. Please ring or visit the library after 10:00am to book your place.
Refreshments provided
Book Group for Adults in the twenties. Whether you're a fan of fantasy, classics or romance, every type of reader is welcome! LGBTQ+ Friendly.
Volunteer Group set up to support and raise awareness for Penarth Library. If you would like to become a friend of the library, speak to a member of staff for more information.
Monthly reading group for teens.
The Visually Impaired Audio Book Club offers an opportunity to discuss books in an informal and supportive atmosphere.
02920 512556
khatton263@btinternet.com
A lively story and rhyme session for all pre-school children is held every Tuesday afternoon.
01446 710220
admin@rhooselibrary.org.uk
07396703179
sachal@sachal.wales
Sully and Lavernock Community Library Trust
02920 531267
sullylibrarytrust@gmail.com
Open to all abilities. Please bring a chess set if you have one as only a limited number are available.
One-to-one support for digital devices including computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Please book in advance.
For children aged 3 - 8 years.
One-to-one support for digital devices including computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets.
Drop-in sessions available for help with family history research.