The National Library of Wales
News - 2011
Unveiling Portrait of Lord Wigley
Fri, 02 Dec 11 14:42:00
A portrait of the former President of the National Library of Wales, Lord Dafydd Wigley, will be unveiled on Friday 2 December 2011 in Aberystwyth.
The National Library accepts Louis Feutren’s bequest
Tue, 29 Nov 11 16:41:00
The Board of the National Library of Wales has agreed to accept a bequest made to it by the late Louis Feutren, which includes a collection of papers and tapes, and a sum of money.
‘Augustus John: A Personal Reminiscence’
Mon, 21 Nov 11 14:05:00
The award-winning television director Tristan de Vere Cole will be the keynote speaker at a special evening organised by Chapters, the National Library of Wales’ patron scheme.
New President of the National Library of Wales appointed
Thu, 03 Nov 11 09:55:00
Huw Lewis, Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage, has announced the appointment of Sir Deian Hopkin as the President of the National Library of Wales.
Siân Lloyd at NLW President’s Evening in Newtown
Wed, 02 Nov 11 14:19:00
The well-known and popular television presenter and weather forecaster, Siân Lloyd, will be special guest at the National Library of Wales’s President’s Evening in Newtown on 10 November 2011.
‘ “I settled Wales last Thursday” – a view from the Frontier of Broadcasting’
Fri, 28 Oct 11 11:16:00
How has the relationship between broadcasters in Wales and London changed since Devolution? Is it time for the Welsh Government to assume greater accountability for broadcasting?
New Directions in Digitization Workshop
Wed, 26 Oct 11 14:43:00
An event to discuss new developments in digitization will be held at the National Library of Wales on Friday 28 October 2011.
Good Health – Important to the Library
Tue, 25 Oct 11 11:50:00
On 2 November 2011 the National Library of Wales will hold its third Health and Wellbeing Day and also launch its new online stress questionnaire for the Library’s staff.
Who were the Three Girls and Photos – J.B. Willans, Scan your Old Photos
Fri, 14 Oct 11 13:48:00
As part of its drive to publicise its events at Newtown, the Library used a wonderful photo by Geoff Charles http://geoffcharles.llgc.org.uk/ of three young girls from the 1965 National Eisteddfod which was held in Newtown. The photo has been used on posters, flyers, adverts and street banners. The three young girls are pictured in traditional Welsh costume ... but who were they?
LIFE OF LEISURE
Tue, 04 Oct 11 10:04:00
Rugby, movies, chess, eisteddfodau … how do you enjoy your leisure time? And how has leisure time in Wales changed over the decades if not centuries? That’s the subject of the big new exhibition at the National Library of Wales which will be officially opened by the world-renouned harpist, Catrin Finch, on Wednesday 12 October 2011.
Street Wise – Lens Photo Festival, 18-19 November
Thu, 29 Sep 11 09:38:00
Welsh streets will be the talk of the town, or at least, the annual Lens photographic collection in November. On Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November 2011 some of Wales’s most renowned photographers will give illustrated talks on their photographic works based on the theme of Street Photography.
Couple Run for Hearing Dogs
Thu, 15 Sep 11 14:03:00
A porter at The National Library of Wales, Dilwyn Phillips, and his wife Hazel will be taking part in the Great North Run http://www.greatrun.org/ in Newcastle later this month on behalf of the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
Yann Fouéré - The History of a Breton
Mon, 12 Sep 11 16:11:00
The memoirs of an incorrigible Breton writer, activist and polemist who sought refuge in Wales and then Ireland will be launched at The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, on Friday 16 September 2011.
Where are they Now?
Thu, 08 Sep 11 08:48:00
The National Library of Wales are keen to find out the whereabouts of three young Montgomeryshire girls photographed in Welsh costume in the 1960s and would like the help of the readers of the County Times.
August Bank Holiday Arrangements 2011
Fri, 26 Aug 11 11:25:00
The Library will be closed on Monday, 29 August.
Ask a Librarian
Thu, 11 Aug 11 14:18:00
Ever wanted to ask a question and get a quick, authoratative answer? If so, then the National Library of Wales’s #AskaLibrarian day will be of interest to you.
Writers reveal National Library of Wales treasures in 62 words at National Eisteddfod of Wales.
Wed, 27 Jul 11 14:10:00
The collaboration between writers collective 26, the National Library of Wales, and Tŷ Newydd Writers’ Centre, sees 26 writers – 13 writing in Welsh, 13 in English – paired with 26 objects in the Library’s collection.
Early collection of S4C programmes and films to be kept in National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales
Wed, 27 Jul 11 09:58:00
An important collection of some of S4C’s early programmes and films is to be kept for future use at the National Screen and Sound Archive at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth.
Share your memories on the Maes.
Wed, 27 Jul 11 09:34:00
The Eisteddfod will be working closely with the People’s Collection during Eisteddfod week to capture the memories of Eisteddfodwyr of all ages, as part of the Celebrate 150 campaign.
Human Chain to Celebrate Library's 100 Year Old Building.
Tue, 12 Jul 11 17:44:00
On Friday 15 July the National Library of Wales will commemorate the centenary of laying its foundation stone.
Professor Dafydd Jenkins
Tue, 12 Jul 11 16:32:00
The National Library of Wales is very glad to announce that its oldest reader, Dafydd Jenkins who is one hundred years old, will be present at the historic centenary celebrations.
Launch of new Instant Chat Service.
Mon, 04 Jul 11 13:49:00
On Monday 4 July 2011 The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth will be launching a new Instant Chat service on its website. The new service will answer simple enquiries and will be useful for those wanting a quick answer.
The Appointment of a New President and one Trustee to the National Library.
Mon, 27 Jun 11 11:37:00
The Welsh Government (who appoint the post of President) is looking for highly committed, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who can contribute to the continued strengthening and development of The National Library of Wales.
VOCAB - Good news for Welsh learners
Wed, 22 Jun 11 13:56:00
The National Library of Wales website now offers an innovative service which will be of great interest and benefit to learners of the Welsh language.
Artist reveals the talents of Geoff Charles
Wed, 11 May 11 13:56:00
Artist Luned Rhys Parri is happy with her latest project. Having being made Artist in Residence at the National Library of Wales she has been appointed to create artwork based on Geoff Charles photographs.
‘A Cook’s Year in a Welsh Farmhouse’
Wed, 20 Apr 11 15:08:00
The local award-winning food-writer, journalist and broadcaster Elisabeth Luard will be the keynote speaker at a special evening organised by Chapters, the National Library of Wales’ patron scheme.
Archive Films on Swansea’s BBC Big Screen
Wed, 20 Apr 11 08:51:00
From this week, archive footage of Swansea from The National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales’ collection will be screened on the BBC’s big screen located in Castle Square.
Celebrate St David’s Day at the National Library of Wales
Fri, 25 Feb 11 10:27:00
Visit the National Library of Wales on 1 March and celebrate St David’s Day.
Kyffin Williams: Patagonia
Wed, 02 Feb 11 14:59:00
From 5 February until 4 September, 2011 an exhibition on Sir Kyffin Williams’ work on Patagonia will take place at Oriel Môn. It will be officially opened on Friday evening, 4 February 2011 by a native of Patagonia, Elvey MacDonald.
The Two Portraits of Rhodri Morgan
Fri, 28 Jan 11 14:09:00
Rhodri Morgan’s contribution to Welsh life will be marked on and Saturday 29 January with the unveiling of the second of two specially commissioned portraits at the National Library of Wales’s annual Open Day.
The National Library of Wales Open Day 2011
Tue, 18 Jan 11 14:19:00
The National Library of Wales will again throw open its doors on Saturday 29th January as we host our annual Open Day.
External Members of the Audit Committee
Tue, 11 Jan 11 12:11:00
Interested in serving as an External Member of an important Audit Committee?
