Waterstones Children’s Laureate Visits Bridgend

September 11, 2023

It was great to welcome Waterstones Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho to Bridgend Library last week. The award-winning performance poet, playwright and children’s author is on an epic cross-country journey to join a library in every local authority in the UK – more than 200 libraries in total. Pob lwc Joseph!

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Bridgend’s Library Service Named Best In Wales

1 April 2025

Awen Libraries, the public library service which is managed by Awen Cultural Trust in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council, has been named as the Welsh Library of the Year

Easter Opening Hours

27 March 2025

Our libraries will be closed on Good Friday 18th April and Easter Monday 21st April.

Cynefin History Quiz

26 March 2025

We’re excited to be sharing the new Cynefin History Quiz, which provides teachers with an introduction to historic events and characters in Bridgend County Borough. The online quiz, has been

Betws Library has officially reopened

4 February 2025

Betws Library has reopened to the public following its refurbishment. Almost £150,000 has been invested in the project, thanks to a Welsh Government Transformation Capital Grant and match funding provided