Winter writing competition ❄️ Enter our 'Winter Writing' competition with your take on the 'Winter Traditions' theme. All formats are welcome, so you could write a fiction story about the Mari Lwyd, share memories of your family Boxing Day walks, or write that ultimate winter poem, 'Ode to Hot Chocolate.' There are two submission categories: the Youth Category for 10-17-year-olds and the adult category for everybody 18 and older. Your submission must not exceed 600 words and must be submitted by Monday, 15th January 2024. You can hand in your entry in print at any of the Awen Libraries, or you can submit your digital entry to history@awen-wales.com. Don't forget to include your contact details and whether your entry is for the Youth or the Adult category. Prizes include books, some lovely stationary and hot chocolate gift sets. The winners will have their writings published in the Libraries Newsletter and on the Awen Libraries website. We look forward to reading your entries - happy writing! 🖋️ #AwenLibraries #WinterWritingCompetition

The Best Titles of 2023 - on your @BorrowBox! Ablaze with ground-breaking narratives, diverse voices, and captivating storytelling, explore the titles that defined the year with 2023’s ultimate literary round-up. Visit BorrowBox now for Best Titles of 2023 eAudiobooks and eBooks #Bolinda #BorrowBox #ListenUp #Audiobooks @BolindaAudio

Christmas at our libraries 🎄 We have lots of activities happening over the next couple of weeks to get us into the Christmas spirit 🎅 From Christmas Film Club to Christmas Craft, Christmas Lego Club and more! Visit your local library's Facebook page now to find out what's on, or visit our website. #AwenLibraries #Christmas #Activities #LoveLibraries

Elfi and Frosty are back at Maesteg Library and Porthcawl Library 🎄 They are getting up to all kinds of mischief! Keep an eye out for them on your next visit 👀 #AwenLibraries #Nadolig #Christmas #LoveLibraries

#FeelGoodFriday 💜 Here are all the Feel Good For Life Sessions for the remainder of this year. Librarians from Awen Libraries host the social sessions for the Bridgend and Cornelly sessions each week. Leading the group in various fun tasks to get them talking, reminiscing and upskilling with games, crafts, singing, and talks on local history. You can also find us running the social session once a month online. For more information or to book, please contact jess.jaques@haloleisure.org.uk - 07812496038. #FeelGoodForLifeSessions #AwenLibraries

Christmas Wreath making at Porthcawl Library 🎄✂️ Join us this December for our Children's Christmas Wreath Workshops 🎄 Little ones can enjoy decorating their own paper plate wreath with handprints, sparkles and bows 🎀 Take a break to enjoy refreshments and play some festive games! Booking is essential. Call Porthcawl Library on Ho-Ho-01656 754845 to secure your place. #AwenLibraries #PorthcawlLibrary #ChristmasWreathWorkshop

Theory Teso Pro 🚗 Did you know that if you are a library member, you can have FREE online access to practicing your UK driving theory test using a highly realistic online simulation website? 🤩 Visit our Downloads page on our library's website to find out more. #AwenLibraries #TheoryTestPro #Practice #Driving #Free

How fantastic does this crochet inspired Christmas tree look at Pyle Library?! 🎄 A massive diolch to Cornelly Crochet Group for creating this fantastic masterpiece! 🤩 Visit Pyle Library now to check it out 🎅🏼 #AwenLibraries #CornellyCrochetGroup #ChristmasTree

Our December Issue Newsletter is live! 🥳🎅🎄 If you would like to receive a copy directly to your inbox to keep up-to-date with what we have going on at our libraries, head over to our website and sign up now to join our FREE mailing list! 🖱️ #CylchlythyrLlyfrgelloedd #LlyfrgelloeddCariad #LibrariesNewsletter #LoveLibraries

#WellbeingWednesday 💙 The National Databank free SIMs Scheme 📶 If you're one of the thousands of people struggling to cut costs, a free SIM could help. Save the money you usually put on your mobile to put towards bills, food, or even Christmas presents. We have free SIMs available at all our libraries. Just ask a member of staff. What you'll get: ⭐ Free calls/texts ⭐Free data for Internet use ⭐No catch - just a little help from your library Please note that this scheme will run until the end of December 2023. #AwenLibraries #LoveLibraries #NationalDatabankSIMS

Christmas and New Year at Awen Libraries 🎅🎄 Here are our Christmas and New Year opening hours for our libraries. Don't forget to visit your local library for festive Christmas reads! 📚 #AwenLibraries #Christmas #NewYear #NadoligLlawen

Have you signed up for our FREE libraries newsletter yet? 📰 Gain access to: ⭐ Key information ⭐ What's on at our libraries ⭐ Upcoming events And so much more! Visit our website to sign up now! #AwenLibraries #FreeNewsletter #SignUp