Gold Award for The National Library of Wales

The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth was recently awarded with a Gold Investors in People status.

29/04/13 Fire Update

The National Library of Wales will re-open to the public on Tuesday 30 April, following a fire at the building on Friday 27 April.

27/04/2013 Fire Update

Structures of Feeling: Geoff Charles

The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth is proud to be a part of Diffusion – Cardiff International Festival of Photography between 1 and 31 of May 2013.

Fire Damage

World Intellectual Property Day

The National Library of Wales has announced a pioneering decision in relation to its digitised collections by declaring that it will no longer claim ownership of copyright in digital copies of items in its care.

Click to save the nation’s digital memory

Six major libraries poised to capture the digital universe, including the entire UK web domain

Welsh Newspapers Online

1,000,000 pages of Welsh history to 1910 online, free of charge.

Changing Cultures initiative allows more children to celebrate World Book Day in Libraries throughout Wales.

The World Book Day activities will include author visits, story time sessions and writing workshops.

National Library of Wales Board appoints new Chief Executive and Librarian

Do you have a story to tell?

Have you discovered that your house was once the village shop? Or recently found a great aunt with an interesting life-story?

Collecting and sharing the Welsh experience of World War One

Do you have letters, photographs, postcards or other memorabilia from those who experienced the war either at home or at the Front?

Work by Anglesey born artist, Jac Jones displayed at The National Library of Wales.

A delightful collection of work by Anglesey-born Children’s author and illustrator Jac Jones who recently received the Mary Vaughan Jones Award will be on display at the National Library of Wales between 8 December 2012 and 22 June 2013.

A Great Christmas Present for the Library

The National Library of Wales staff are celebrating early this Christmas, with the announcement that the director of the iconic film, Under Milk Wood (1972) has decided to gift the film to the care of the National Screen and Sound Archive.

350th Anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer

The Book of Common Prayer will be exhibited at The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth to celebrate its 350th Anniversary.

Speakers for Schools launches across Wales

Charity Speakers for Schools is being launched in Wales (week of 26 - 30 November) with a series of talks in state secondary schools around the country.

Dot Dot Dash: Communicating in Wales

Do you remember life without Facebook and Twitter? Were you watching a television set 30 years ago when S4C was launched?

Data Publication and Linked Data in the Humanities

November 12th, 2012, 09:30-16:30 Council Chamber, National Library of Wales

Prince Henry as a weeping boy: a royal treasure found at the National Library of Wales

One of the earliest and most remarkable depictions of the prince who was to become king Henry VIII has been discovered at the National Library of Wales.

A Century of Conservation at the National Library

This year, one of the Library’s most intriguing departments is celebrating its centenary.

Aberystwyth's Young Designers Promote the Area's Attractions.

Talented young graphic designers from schools in north Ceredigion have taken up the challenge to design a series of leaflets to promote a place of special interest to visitors in and around Aberystwyth.

03 is the magic number

A new bus service linking Aberystwyth town centre, the University and the National Library will be officially opened today (Thursday 13 September) by the Minister for Regeneration, Huw Lewis AM.

‘Out of the Shadows’ – The life and work of Ifor and Joy Thomas

Come to The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth on 23 and 24 November 2012 for a celebration of the enormous contribution of the Welshman from Cross Hands, Ifor Thomas and his wife, Joy to British photography.

Portrait of Rugby Star to be housed in the National Library

A PAINTING of Welsh rugby legend Shane Williams is to join the art collection at The National Library of Wales.

Digital key to commemorating First World War – First Minister

Digital technology will play a prominent role in commemorating the centenary of the First World War in Wales, First Minister Carwyn Jones said today (Weds 8th Aug).

Where are they now?

Were you at the National Eisteddfod in Haverfordwest in 1972 … or were your parents?!

The Snows of Yesteryear – narrating extreme weather

Do you, your friends or family remember a period of extreme weather in Wales?

‘Boston’ Manuscript of the Laws of Hywel Dda arrives home at NLW

The ‘Boston’ manuscript of the Laws of Hywel Dda has arrived back home in Wales and is now available for public viewing at the National Library of Wales.

The National Library at the National Eisteddfod

The National Library will again be at the National Eisteddfod … but there’ll be a few differences this time!

Where are your roots, Show President?

For the first time ever the National Library’s unit will be devoted almost entirely to family history. As part of this theme, the Library’s staff have delved into the family and farm history of the President!

HLF helps bring rare medieval treasure back to its natural home

The Boston Manuscript of the Laws of Hywel Dda is coming home to Wales after the National Library of Wales (NLW) made a successful bid at auction in Sotheby’s London, today (10 July 2012) with financial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Will Wales Awake to Christopher Williams?

This summer the National Library of Wales will be looking back on the extraordinary career of Maesteg-born artist, Christopher Williams (1873 – 1934)

Literary Prize for NLW Staff – Geraint Phillips

One of the Library’s staff, Dr Geraint Phillips, has been awarded the 2011 Sir Ellis Griffiths Memorial Prize for his book, Dyn Heb ei Gyffelyb yn y Byd: Owain Myfyr a’i Gysylltiadau Llenyddol (2010).

New Online Discovery Service For Researchers

Access 200 million trusted sources from libraries in 46 European countries.

ITV Wales Archive Donated to The National Library of Wales

ITV Wales, The National Library of Wales (NLW) and the Welsh Government today announced an historic partnership that will see the donation of the broadcaster’s extensive bilingual film and television archive to the Library’s National Screen and Sound Archive in Aberystwyth.

New book includes 26 bilingual poems inspired by 26 National Library of Wales treasures

Readers who are curious about the treasures we have in our National Library, and interested in the stories behind them can now see how poets – writing in Welsh and English – have interpreted the ‘voices’ of 26 of the objects in a new book, 26Treasures, which is published this month.

Helping us Achieve – Volunteers to give context to Historic Dorrien cartoons

On 14 June the National Library of Wales will launch its Helping Us Achieve plan which is part of the Volunteering Strategy at the National Library of Wales

Aberystwyth inspires live harp recording

Aberystwyth and its people are the inspiration for a concert in the town by the Welsh folk harpist, Carwyn Tywyn on Wednesday 20 June 2012.

Following the Flame

The 2012 London Olympic torch will visit the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth between 8.45am and 9.00am on Monday 28 May.

JISC Panel Event

A group of programme officers from JISC will be visiting NLW on May 22nd.

Appointments to the National Library’s Advisory Body

The President of the the National Library of Wales, Sir Deian Hopkin, is glad to announce today the appointment of four new members to its Advisory Body.

Looking for Two People to Hold an Olympic Torch

The Olympic flame will visit the Library on Monday 28 May. In celebration of this historic event the Library will welcome the London 2012

IP Clinic to be held at the National Library of Wales

This month the National Library of Wales will be hosting a free one-to-one intellectual property clinic for budding entrepreneurs and local companies

Exhibition gets seal of approval

A five-month exhibition showcasing the research of Aberystwyth and Bangor universities into medieval seals in Wales from 1200-1550 will be officially opened on Friday 27 April at the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth.

The Challenge of Digital Collections - Seminar

You are invited to a seminar hosted by the National Library of Wales:‘Sustaining Value: The Challenge of Digital Collections’ Nancy Maron, Ithaka S+R

Documenting the Christchurch, NZ’s Earthquake

‘Documenting History as it Happens’ will be the title of a special presentation by two New Zealand photographers,

Launch of PATLIB Cymru in Mid Wales

World Intellectual Property Day will be celebrated in Aberystwyth on April 26 with a training course run by PATLIB Cymru

Prof Aled Jones - New Vice President of the National Library

Professor Aled Jones has been appointed as the new Vice President of the National Library of Wales.

Calling all young animators!

Are you a talented animator with the ability to create eye-catching animation?

Following The Flame

"Sport defines us. We are a small nation, but our record of achievement – in a wide range of sports on the international stage – is inspiring. We really do punch well above our weight." - Lynn Davies.

Over 1,900 Oil Paintings from the National Library Join the Your Paintings Website

The Public Catalogue Foundation (PCF), in partnership with the BBC, today announced that all oil paintings from The National Library of Wales have been added to the Your Paintings website

Expert advisor appointed to help Wales remember the First World War

First Minister Carwyn Jones announced that he has appointed the President of the National Library of Wales, Sir Deian Hopkin, as his expert advisor

£2.2m to help creative industries exploit Wales’ digital cultural heritage

A £2.2m initiative to help businesses in the creative industries exploit a unique digital collection of cultural heritage to drive innovation and strengthen competitiveness has been announced.

Welsh experience of World War One

A project led by the National Library of Wales in partnership with the libraries, special collections, and archives of Wales has received £500,000 in funding from the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) for mass digitisation of primary sources relating to World War One.

NLW treasures to appear in crowd-funded book

Readers who are curious about the treasures we have in our museum collections in Wales and interested in the Welsh language are being urged by the National Library of Wales and Tŷ Newydd Writers Centre

Art Work by Luned Rhys Parri and Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd Newtown at NLW

From now until the end of March, the Hafan corridor at the National Library will contain an exhibition of two-and three-dimensional art works by pupils of Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd, Newtown, Powys.

Would you like to be the next Vice-President of the National Library of Wales?

The Welsh Government has published an advertisement for the appointment of the next Vice-President of the National Library.

‘Lived here all my Life, never been to the Library!’

‘Lived here all my life but never been to the Library’ is the slogan of this year’s Open Day at the National Library of Wales on Saturday 28 January 2012.