The National Library of Wales
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Changes to Pen Dinas
Wed, 11 Aug 10 16:14:00
Pen Dinas will close for essential maintenance work on 14 August.
August Bank Holiday Arrangements 2010
Thu, 29 Jul 10 12:00:00
The exhibitions will be open between 10:00 and 16:00. The Reading Rooms will be closed.
Chair of Digital Collections – pioneering new post at NLW
Mon, 26 Jul 10 15:47:00
An outstanding individual is sought to take up a new and unique post, funded by the University of Wales and located in the National Library of Wales.
National Library and Best of UK Archives Awarded UN Status
Tue, 13 Jul 10 14:04:00
The National Library is very proud to announce that two of its iconic archives; the Peniarth Manuscript Collection and the silent film, The Life Story of Lloyd George, have been awarded UNESCO status.
Unfinished Poem by Dylan Thomas and works by Jan Morris acquired by the Library
Thu, 08 Jul 10 10:26:00
An unfinished poem by Wales’s most famous poet, Dylan Thomas, will stay in Wales.
Lloyd George and Welsh Liberalism
Thu, 17 Jun 10 16:15:00
With a new Liberal and Conservative coalition government in Westminster and a National Assembly governing on Welsh soil, there is so much of David Lloyd George’s legacy which seems to have prevailed or reflected in Welsh and British politics of today. A new book published by the National Library of Wales, Lloyd George and Welsh Liberalism, by J. Graham Jones throws light on a part of the great statesman’s life which can be missed by other publications about the Welsh patriot who became the British Prime Minister.
Claudia Williams Remembers Tryweryn
Tue, 15 Jun 10 10:57:00
Tryweryn – a name daubed on walls and on a nation’s memory, is the subject of an exhibition by one of Wales’ leading artists, Claudia Williams, between 19 June – 4 September 2010 at the National Library of Wales.
The Library at the Guardian Hay Festival
Fri, 28 May 10 16:26:00
For a taste of the Library’s collections, visit the Guardian Hay Festival during the last week of May and beginning of June.
Mabinogi and Migration at Urdd Eisteddfod
Wed, 26 May 10 11:12:00
‘Departing’ and ‘Returning’ will be the themes of the National Library of Wales’ stand at this year’s Urdd National Eisteddfod in the Aeron Valley in Ceredigion.
Spring Bank Holiday Arrangements 2010
Wed, 12 May 10 10:27:00
The exhibitions and shop will be open between 10.00 and 16.00 but the Reading Rooms will be closed.
Picasso Painting at NLW on Saturday 8 May
Tue, 27 Apr 10 13:42:00
The reopening of the National Library of Wales on Saturdays will be a very special occasion as visitors will also be able to see one of Pablo Picasso’s oil paintings, Still Life with Poron.
Appointments to the Board of Trustees of The National Library of Wales
Thu, 15 Apr 10 11:42:00
It is with pleasure that Dafydd Wigley, President of The National Library of Wales and Alun Ffred Jones, Minister for Heritage, Welsh Assembly Government, announce the appointment of two Trustees to serve on the Library’s Board. The two are Mr Wyn Penri Jones and Mr Huw Williams.
May Day Holiday Arrangements 2010
Thu, 08 Apr 10 15:12:00
The exhibitions and shop will be open between 10.00 and 16.00 o’clock but the Reading Rooms will be closed on 3 May.
Easter Arrangements 2010
Thu, 01 Apr 10 10:07:00
The Library will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Saturday but the exhibitions and the shop will be open on Easter Monday, 5 April between 10:00 and 16:00.
The National Library of Wales helps WWF’s Earth Hour head into record territory
Tue, 23 Mar 10 15:14:00
With less than a week to go before WWF’s Earth Hour takes place, the global initiative has become bigger than ever, surpassing all previous years’ events.
Twenty-Twenty: A long view of the National Library of Wales
Fri, 19 Mar 10 11:53:00
The Library has published 'Twenty-twenty: a long view of the National Library of Wales'
From Warfare to Welfare
Thu, 11 Mar 10 14:33:00
Pupils from Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe, Swansea and Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen, Bethesda will be taking part in activities to coincide with the Second World War theme.
The National Library to reopen on Saturday
Fri, 05 Mar 10 14:34:00
The National Library of Wales is pleased to announce that it will reopen on Saturdays from Saturday 8 May 2010.
World Book Day – Edward S Curtis’s photos of American Indians
Mon, 01 Mar 10 15:13:00
Of course, every day is world book day at the National Library of Wales, but this year, as in the past, the Library will take part in the global celebration of books.
Celebrating St David’s Day 2010
Thu, 25 Feb 10 12:09:00
Why not visit the National Library and enjoy the free events held in commemoration of our patron saint on 1 March?
Fairtrade Fortnight - Presentation on 22 February
Thu, 18 Feb 10 14:48:00
The National Library of Wales will celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight between 22 February and 5 March 2010 with a presentation and supply of produce in the Library’s shop and cafe.
Say Cheese! – Portraits of the Welsh
Fri, 05 Feb 10 15:53:00
The Official Launch of Say Cheese! – Portraits of the Welsh will be held on Friday evening 12 February 2010 in the company of the popular television presenter, singer and farmer, Dai Jones, Llanilar. There will also be the added bonus of the well-known Cardiff cartoonists, Picasso Griffiths, at hand to draw the portrait of anyone who wishes on site.
The Library is Tweeting!
Mon, 01 Feb 10 15:47:00
The Library’s followers across the world can now follow its comings and goings on Twitter. You can follow the Library in English /nlwales or in Welsh /llgcymru
Computers – Curse or Saviour for our Archives?
Fri, 29 Jan 10 12:20:00
The quandry isn’t so much, who will be here in a hundred years time, but what? That's the big question which is of growing concern to many people in the field of archiving and libraries as they worry that many interesting and important works by authors and writers will go missing for ever as more and more writers use computers and emails as part of their everyday routine.
David John Berry 1943 – 2010
Mon, 25 Jan 10 14:39:00
With the sad passing of Dave Berry on Friday 22 January, the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales has lost not only an old colleague, but also its greatest friend and most fervent supporter.
Celebrating St Dwynwen’s Day
Fri, 22 Jan 10 09:59:00
January 25th is the patron saint’s day of Welsh lovers – Saint Dwynwen’s Day. To celebrate the occasion, the Library’s shop and cafe will sell tasteful Welsh gifts and cards on Monday 25 January for you and your loved one.
The Kyffin Williams Bequest Blog
Wed, 20 Jan 10 10:29:00
The work and legacy of the much-loved and respected artist, Sir Kyffin Williams, is one which inspires interest across Wales and beyond. In recognition of this, lovers of Kyffin’s work can now follow the interesting developments in the cataloguing of his work at the National Library in a newly-created Kyffin Williams Bequest blog.
The Living – film on Stalin’s Ukrainian Famine
Wed, 13 Jan 10 13:45:00
A film about the great famine which Stalin tried to hide, but which one Welsh journalist was brave enough to expose, will be screened at The National Library of Wales at 13:15 pm Tuesday 19 January.
Peniarth: A Centenary Exhibition at Dolgellau Library
Tue, 05 Jan 10 13:51:00
A century ago, in January 1909, the Peniarth manuscripts from Llanegryn were bequeathed to the National Library of Wales. To celebrate this event copies of 3 of the most important manuscripts are being exhibited back in Meirionnydd at Dolgellau Library until 30 January 2010.
Arrangements for the Christmas and New Year Holidays
Mon, 14 Dec 09 14:27:00
The Library will close on Thursday 24 December at 15:00pm and re-open on Monday 4 January at 9.30am.
Biography Online - Biographies of thousands of Welsh people through the ages
Thu, 10 Dec 09 13:53:00
Researchers who wish to find out who was who, in Wales are now able to browse the new updated version of the Welsh Biography Online. Nearly 5,000 names of the great and the good (and not so good) of Welsh life are on the free authoritative bilingual website which has been updated to include those who died since 1970.
A Detailed Look - an exhibition by Alan Percy Walker
Tue, 08 Dec 09 10:23:00
The National Library of Wales is delighted to confirm that it is exhibiting works by one of Wales’ best topographical artists, Alan Percy Walker. Alan’s exceptional exhibition, A Detailed Look, will be held at the Library’s balcony gallery from 7 December 2009 until 12 February 2010.
