Libraries
Abertillery Library’s £300,000 Refurbishment.
Abertillery Library has reopened its doors after a £300,000 refurbishment grant from CYMAL, the Libraries, Museums and Archives body for Wales.
The library now offers better use of space, and provides a more comfortable and contemporary environment for its customers.
The refurbishment has seen the introduction of new lighting and heating, a new disabled toilet, a lift between the library floors, and a radical and stunning new layout for the library shelves. Customers are encouraged to browse with some comfortable chairs, as well as sofas in both the adult and children’s sections.
There are also 12 PCs for public use, all of which are available free of charge. The library has also made full use of available technology with the implementation of two self-service terminals where customers can issue and return books independently, and manage their accounts.
Abertillery Library
Station Hill, Abertillery, NP13 1TE
Tel: (01495) 233646
Opening Hours
Tuesday 9.30 - 5.30
Wednesday 9.00 - 5.30
Thursday 9.00 - 5.30
Friday 9.00 - 5.30
Saturday 9.00 - 1.00
Blaina Library’s £62,000 makeover
Blaina Library is showing off a new look to customers following a £62,000 makeover.
Thanks to funding from the Welsh Assembly Government’s CyMAL programme, Blaenau Gwent Council has transformed the library with new furniture and shelving, a new staff counter, a vibrant new colour scheme and full disabled access. New books, computer games and digital audio books are available for loan.
Coun Jason Owen, Executive Member for Leisure and Culture said:
“We want everyone to rediscover their local library - and are restoring our libraries to provide the best and most modern facilities.”
Blaina Library
The Institute, Blaina, NP13 3BN
Tel: (01495) 355609 Fax: (01495) 290312
Opening Hours
Monday 10 - 12.30 1.30 - 5.30
Thursday 10 - 12.30 1.30 - 5.30
Friday 10 - 12.30 1.30 - 6.30
Saturday 9.30 - 12.30
