What's On

Take a look at the events and activities taking place in your local libraries

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Regular Library Events and Activities

Full-Time Libraries

• Barry Library

  • 01446 422425

  • barrylibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

  Adult Colouring Club

  Every Thursday

  •  1.30yp - 3.30yp

  
  
  

  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.

  Amser Stori

  Tuesdays (term time only)

  • 10.00yb - 10.30yb

  
  
  

  Weekly storytime through the medium of Welsh. For babies and children aged 0-4 years.

  Bounce and Rhyme

  Mondays & Thursday

  • 11.00yb - 11.30yb

  
  
  

  Singing sessions for children aged 12 months and under. We ask that parents attend only one session per week.

  Chatterbooks

  Various sessions

      

  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.

   

  Code Club

  TBA

  • TBA

  
  
  

  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.

  Coffee Morning

  Fridays

  • 10.30am - 12.30pm

  
  
  

  Open to all, join us for a chat and make new friends. Coffee, tea and biscuits for 50p.

  Dungeons and Dragons Club

  Monday (Fortnightly)

  • 4.45pm - 5.45pm

  
  
  

  Barry Library’s Dungeons and Dragons Club is a fun introduction to role-playing games for ages 8-12 years.

  Please contact the library for more information and to book a place.

  Knit and Natter Group

  Tuesdays

  • 10.00am - 12.00pm

  
  
  

  The group meets in the library every Tuesday morning. Needles and wool will be provided for anyone who doesn't have their own.

  Rhyme & Sign

  Mondays & Thursday

  • 9.45am - 10.15am, 2.00pm - 2.30pm (Only afternoon session on Mondays)

  
  
  

  Singing sessions using baby signing ages 0 - 5 years

  Shared Reading Group

  Fridays

  • 1.00pm - 2.00pm

  
  
  

  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.

  Storytime

  Every Wednesday

  • 10.30am - 11.00am, 2.00pm - 2.30pm

  
  
  

  Story and craft for 2-5 year olds.

   

  Children's Colouring Club

  Every Monday

  • 3.30pm - 5.00pm

  
  
  

  Suitable for ages 4+

  Jigsaw Club

  Every Wednesday 

  • 1.15pm - 2.15pm 

  
  
  

  Come along and try one of our Jigsaws! Tea and Coffee £1.00

  Hand Stitching Group

  Every Friday

  • 10.30pm - 11.30pm

  
  
  

  Join us for some hand stitched crafting!

  Board Games

  Saturday (Fortnightly)

  • 1.30pm - 3.30pm

  
  
  

  Suitable for ages 14 years +

   

  Digital Support

  Every Thursday        Every Friday 

  • 11.00am - 2.00pm

  •      11.00am - 1.00pm

  Digital Champion - One-to-one support for digital devices including computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Please book in advance.

  Crochet Club

  Every Thursday 

  • 3.00pm - 5.00pm

  
  
  

  Tea and Coffee £1.00

• Cowbridge Library

  • 01446 773941

  • cowbridgelibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

  Chatterbooks

  Wednesdays

  • 4.00pm - 4.45pm

  
  
  

  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.

   

  Code Club

  Wednesdays                        Alternating Saturdays

  •  3.30pm - 4.30pm                 

  2.00pm - 3.00pm                       
  

  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! 

       

   

   

   

  Lego Club

  Every Saturday

  • 1.30pm - 3.30pm

  
  
  

  Build a fortress, a pirate ship or any other marvel of engineering. We provide the Lego and the rest is up to you!

  Storytime

  Every Wednesday (term time only)

  • 2.00pm - 2.30pm

  
  
  

  For under-fives.

  Wriggle and Rhyme

  Every Friday

  • 11.00pm - 11.30pm

  
  
  

  For under-fives.

   

  Amser Stori

  Every Thursday (Term Time Only)

  • 1.30pm - 2.00pm

  
  
  

  Babies, Toddlers, Pre-schoolers. No prior booking needed.

   

  Monday Art Club

  Every Monday

  • 1.00pm - 3.00pm

  
  
  

  All Abilities Welcome

  Knitting Club

  Every Wednesday

  • 1.00pm - 3.00pm

  
  
  

  Pop along and join our knitting club. It's free and open to anyone.
  Novice or pro, come along and get involved. Tea & Biscuits!

  Backgammon Club

  Every Thursday 

  • 1.00pm - 3.00pm

  
  
  

  For fun and charity. 10p stakes. Beginners very welcome Drop in and give it a try!

   

• Llantwit Major Library

  • 01446 792700

  • llantwitmajorlibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

  Lego Club

  Saturdays

  • 2.00pm - 3.00pm

  
  
  

  Build a fortress, a pirate ship or any other marvel of engineering. We provide the Lego and the rest is up to you!

  Saturday Stories

  Saturdays

  • 10.30am - 11.00pm

  
  
  

  A stories and simple craft session for children aged 4-7.

  Chatterbooks

  Tuesday (Monthly - Term Time Only)

  • 3.45pm - 4.45pm

  
  
  

  Ages 7-12. Free Please contact 01446 792700 for more details.

  Reading Group for Adults

  Tuesday (Every 4 weeks)

  • 2.30pm

  
  

   

  Craft Corner

  Every Tuesday 

  • 5.30pm - 6.30pm

  
  
  

   

  Italian Conversation Club

  Every Thursday 

  • 12.00pm - 1.00pm

  
  
  

  Come and learn Italian whilst immersing yourself in Italian culture!

  French Conversation Club

  Every Monday 

  • 12.00pm - 1.00pm

  
  
  

  Come and learn French whilst immersing yourself in French culture!

  Clap and Tap

  Wednesday (Term Time Only)

  • 10.30am - 11.00am

  
  
  

  Babies, Toddlers, Pre-schoolers. No prior booking needed.

  Amser Stori

  Thursday (Term Time Only)

  • 10.00am - 10.30am

  
  
  

  Babies, Toddlers, Pre-schoolers. No prior booking needed.

  Code Club

  Every Thursday

  • 3.45pm – 4.45pm (During term time) 3.00 – 4.00pm (During holidays)

  
  
  

  Ages 7-12 years - Free and booking

• Penarth Library

  • 02920 708438

  • penarthlibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

  Amser Stori (Menter Bro Morgannwg)

  Mondays (Term Time Only)

  • 10.00am - 10.45am

  
  
  

  Come and listen to a Welsh story with your young child. Please contact the library for more information.

  Book Group

  Third Thursday of the month

  • 3.00pm - 4.30pm

  
  
  

  Monthly reading group for adults. Please contact Penarth library for details on how to join.

  Chatterbooks

  Various Sessions

  Monthly children's reading group for 7 - 12 year olds. Please ask in the library for more information about how to join.

   

  Code Club

  TBC

  • 3.45pm - 4.45pm

  
  
  

  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.

  Dungeons and Dragons Club

  Thursdays (Fortnightly)

  • 4.30pm - 6.30pm

  
  
  

  Penarth library's Dungeons and Dragons Club is a fun introduction to role-playing games for ages 8-12 years.

  Please contact the library for more information and to book a place.

  Knit2gether

  Every Thursday

  •  2.30pm - 4.00pm

  
  
  

  The group meets in the library every Thursday afternoon. All abilities are welcome.

  Lego Club

  Saturdays

  •  2.00pm - 3.00pm

  
  
  

  Build a fortress, a pirate ship or any other marvel of engineering. We provide the Lego and the rest is up to you!

  Pro-Teen Night

  TBC

  • 5.30pm - 8.30pm

  
  
  

  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. 
  
  £1.00 entry. 
  Snacks provided...or you can BYO!

  Rhyme and Sign

  Every Wednesday

  • 10.00am - 10.30am

  
  
  

  Action and singing sessions using baby signing take place for under fives. There is no need to book for these sessions.

  Storytime

  Every Tuesday

  • 2.00pm - 2.30pm

  
  
  

  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. 

  Feel Good Friday

  First Friday of the Month

  •  2.00 - 4.00pm

  
  
  

  Refreshments provided 

  Over 20 Book Club

  Thursdays

  • 6.00pm

  
  
  

  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.

  Friends of Penarth Library 

  Various

  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. 

  Digital Support

  Every Wednesday

  • 10.00am - 1.00pm 

  
  
  

  Digital Champion - One-to-one support for digital devices including computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Please book in advance.

  VIP Audio Book Club

  Second Thursday of the month

  • 2.00pm - 3.00pm

  
  
  

  The Visually Impaired Audio Book Club offers an opportunity to discuss books in an informal and supportive atmosphere.

 Community-Led Libraries

• Dinas Powys Library and Activity Centre

  • 02920 512556

  • khatton263@btinternet.com

  Lego Club

  Wednesdays

  • 15:15 - 16:15

  
  
  

  Build a fortress, a pirate ship or any other marvel of engineering. We provide the Lego and the rest is up to you!

  Storytime

  Saturdays

  • 11:00 - 11:30

  
  
  

  A lively story and rhyme session for all pre-school children is held every Tuesday afternoon.

   

• Rhoose Community Library

  • 01446 710220

  • admin@rhooselibrary.org.uk

• St. Athan Community Hub and Library

  • 07396703179

  • sachal@sachal.wales 

• Sully and Lavernock Community Library Trust

  • 02920 531267

  • sullylibrarytrust@gmail.com

  Chess Club

  Thursdays

  • 16:00 - 17:00

  
  
  

  Open to all abilities. Please bring a chess set if you have one as only a limited number are available.

  Digital Support

  Thursdays

  • 13:30 - 15:30

  
  
  

  One-to-one support for digital devices including computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Please book in advance.

  Storytime

  Last Saturday of the Month

  • 09:45 - 10:45

  
  
  

  For children aged 3 - 8 years.

• Wenvoe Community Library

  • 02920 594176

  • N/A

  Digital Support

  Wednesdays

  • 10:00 - 12:00

  
  
  

  One-to-one support for digital devices including computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets.

  Family History Drop-In Sessions

  Tuesdays

  • 10:30 - 12:30

  
  
  

  Drop-in sessions available for help with family history research.

  Lego Club

  Mondays

  • 15:30 - 16:30

  
  
  

  Build a fortress, a pirate ship or any other marvel of engineering. We provide the Lego and the rest is up to you!