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Downloads
Browse and download from our wide range of free e-Books, eAudiobooks and eMagazines; and find answers with our online reference tools. Hover over each of the logos below to find out more.
BorrowBox
Choose from a vast selection of free eBooks and eAudio books from the world’s best authors. Simply click on this link where you will be able to set up your account.
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PressReader
Access more than 7,000 top newspapers and magazines from around the world. Simply click on this link to download the app.
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Historic Photographs
Did you know that you can access over 3,500 photographs? Simply search for a location and limit your search to “Photographs”
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National Library of Wales
This is a list of digital resources provided by The National Library of Wales. They are all available free of charge (no registration required).
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Oxford Dictionaries
Access a range of British English, US English, Thesaurus, tests, quizzes and more!
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Ancestry
Ancestry.com provides access to millions of searchable UK family history records. Important – this is only available for use in the library.
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Find My Past
Discover your family history online. Important. Only available at the Local History Library. Please phone 01656 733269 to book a PC or for more information.
FutureLearn
Free online courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. These are delivered one step at a time and are accessible on your mobile, tablet and PC so you can fit learning around your life.
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Theory Test Pro
Designed to help driving instructors support learner drivers to pass their theory test.
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Welsh Libraries
Your one stop portal for Welsh Libraries including library news, access to a wide range of online resources, and information about initiatives supporting health, teens, children and families.
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Newsplan Cymru
Access a database of Welsh newspapers available in libraries either in paper form or on microfilm.
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BBC Bitesize
Free online study support resource designed to help 3 to 16+ year olds with learning, revision and homework.
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Careers Wales
Plan your career, prepare to get a job, and find and apply for apprenticeships, courses and training.
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TermCymru
A searchable database of terms used by Welsh Government translators in their everyday work.
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legislation.gov.uk
Legislation.gov.uk carries most (but not all) types of legislation and their accompanying explanatory documents.
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Welsh Government
Welsh Government services and information including announcements, consultations, publications, statistics and research.
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Bridgend County Borough Council
Council information and support for residents and businesses in Bridgend County Borough.
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