Visit Us
Opening Times
Spring Bank Holiday Weekend Arrangements
- Saturday, 25 May: Usual Saturday opening hours
- Monday, 27 May: The Library will be closed
General Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 9:30 - 18:00
Saturday 9:30 - 17:00
The Library has re-opened on Saturdays.
Is the Library open?
To inform staff and the general public whether the Library is open during periods of severe weather we will issue statements to Radio Ceredigion, Radio Cymru and Radio Wales.
You may also call a dedicated phone line 0800 0325 695 in order to obtain the latest information regarding the situation.
Visitor Notices
For the latest information regarding changes to our services, both in the building and online, see our visitor notices page.
Reading Rooms
Monday - Friday 9:30 - 18.00
Saturday 9:30 - 17:00 (8 May 2010 onwards)
The Reading Rooms are closed during public holidays.
Exhibitions
Monday - Saturday 9:30 - 16:30 (8 May 2010 onwards)
The National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Pen Dinas Restaurant
Monday - Friday 9:30 - 16:30
Saturday 9:30 - 16:15 (8 May 2010 onwards)
The Library Shop
Monday - Saturday 9:30 - 17:00 (8 May 2010 onwards)
Public Holidays
Exhibitions, the Library Shop and Pen Dinas Restaurant are open on selected public holidays, especially during the summer months.
Parking
Visitors and readers to The National Library of Wales will be charged a small fee for parking (Monday - Friday only).
| Vehicle | Price (Monday - Friday) | Price (Saturday) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars/motorcycles | £1 (up to 4 hours) | Free |
| £2 (over 4 hours - full day until (18:15)) | Free | |
| Vehicles towing a caravan or trailer | £2.50 (up to 4 hours) | Free |
| £5.00 (over 4 hours - full day until (18:15)) | Free | |
| Bus and mini bus | Free. Spaces need to be pre-arranged and the designated bays used. Please contact the Library’s Porters to arrange this, 01970 632 848 or prifporthor@llgc.org.uk | Free |
The fee will be applicable to vehicles parked in either the red or white bays.
Drivers with a valid disable badge are exempt from paying.
Parking receipts can be used as payment towards one purchase in the Library at the Pen Dinas Cafe, Shop or photocopying services on the day of parking only. Money will not be refunded against parking receipts.
