Vale of Glamorgan Libraries

11/06/2026

💛📚 Happy Empathy Day! 📚💛

Today we’re celebrating the 2026 Read for Empathy collection, created by EmpathyLab in partnership with the National Year of Reading campaign.

The collection features 65 carefully selected books for children and young people aged 3–16+, chosen for their power to help readers understand different perspectives, build connections, and develop empathy through stories. (EmpathyLabUK)

Many of the titles are available through your local library. Search our catalogue, reserve your favourites, and discover a story that helps you step into someone else’s shoes.

Find out more about the collection here: www.empathylab.uk/rfe-2026-share/

Search our catalogue to reserve your copy:
🔗 www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/libraries

11/06/2026

Come and check out our book display for Pride month 😀🏳️‍🌈♥️

09/06/2026

Huge congratulations to the team at the Penarth Pier Pavilion on winning the Heritage, Arts & Culture Award at the Bro Radio Community Awards 🎉

A truly well-deserved recognition for a place that does so much to celebrate local heritage, champion the arts, and bring culture to the heart of our community. From exhibitions and events to preserving one of Penarth’s most iconic spaces, the Pavilion continues to inspire and connect people across the Vale. Here’s to many more successes ahead!

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Wow! What a great turn out for this weeks Coffi@clonc! We are so pleased with how the Welsh conversation group is growing, both in size and confidence, now with their own Reading group promoting Welsh literature! If you’re interested don’t hesitate to join us, or if you have any questions pop in on a Tuesday to speak to staff or email [email protected]

30/05/2026

Volunteering is a fantastic way to build confidence, boost your CV, meet new people and make a meaningful contribution to your local area. Discover opportunities that inspire you at our free Mini Volunteering Fayres this June across the Vale. More info: https://www.gvs.wales/news/volunteering-is-priceless-attend-gvs-mini-volunteering-fayres-across-the-vale-of-glamorgan

30/05/2026

STARTS TODAY!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

CHILDREN’S PICTURE COMPETITION
MAY IS NATIONAL WALKING MONTH!!! 🥾🥾🥾
DESIGN A UNIQUE ITEM OF FOOTWEAR!

COMPETITION DATES
LAUNCH:
SATURDAY 23RD MAY
CLOSES:
SATURDAY 30TH MAY

GREAT PRIZES!
First prize for each category donated by
The Pencil Case Cowbridge Ltd

3 AGE CATEGORIES
AGES 3-5
AGES 6-8
AGES 9-11

HOW TO ENTER:
• Collect your entry form from the Library or The Pencil Case from Saturday 23rd May.
• Return your completed picture to the Library by Saturday 30th May to be included in the competition.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
• Winners will be entified in the first week of June.
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries in each age category will be displayed in our Children’s Area.

30/05/2026

Try our COWBRIDGE TOWN BOOK TRAIL! 📚📚📚
Starts tomorrow! Saturday 23rd May!

Get your walking shoes on and celebrate with us!

There are 10 children’s books hidden in Cowbridge Shops
(or their windows) Can you find them all?

Write down the book title...and the author name!

HOW TO TAKE PART

1. COLLECT your trail sheet from Cowbridge Library.

2. FIND the hidden books in the participating shops.

3. RETURN your completed sheet to the library by 30 May.

PARTICIPATING SHOPS
* Cancer Research UK
* Stwff-Stuff
* Tenovus
* The Pencil Case
* Cats Protection
* Ty Hafan Cowbridge
* The Elephant and Bun Deli
* Cocoa & Co
* The Cowbridge Craft Hub
* Dogs Trust

COMPLETE THE TRAIL AND ENTER OUR PRIZE DRAW TO WIN A £10 BOOK TOKEN!

GOOD LUCK!!!

23/05/2026

Great turn out at ‘Turning Penarth Blue’!
If you missed the launch, you can still visit the Dementia Information Corner in Penarth Library for information and support for people living with dementia and their families.