The National Library Of Wales

The National Library of Wales strives to make Wales’s culture, history and heritage accessible to all, so that the public can research and enjoy collections that belong to the nation.

Situated in Aberystwyth, on the Ceredigion coast; with its stunning views and guaranteed warm welcome, a visit to the Library is a memorable experience for all the family.

Our Collections

As a legal deposit library we have the right to a copy of every publication printed in Britain and Ireland.

But did you know that our collections also include the following?

• 7,000,000 feet of film
• 250,000 hours of video
• 7,000,000 books and newspapers
• 40,000 manuscripts
• 1,500,000 maps
• 150,000 hours of sound
• 950,000 photographs
• 60,000 works of art
• 1,900 cubic meters of archives

In addition, many of our collections have been digitised and can be viewed through our catalogue and website: library.wales www.library.wales

Visiting the National Library

Research

The Library has two Reading Rooms which can be accessed free of charge through a valid reader’s ticket. Registering is easy and can be done online before your visit, or you can complete the whole simple registration process on arrival.

Events and exhibitions

We have a lively programme of events and activities and free admission to our exhibitions.

Full details of our events and exhibitions are on our website and tickets are available through: events.library.wales

We provide a host of other services too, and all of the following can be found within the National Library building:

• Library Shop selling quality goods
• Pendinas Café
• Conference facilities
• Large and convenient car park

The National Library’s general opening hours are as follows:

Monday-Friday: 9:00 – 18:00 | Saturday: 9:30 – 17:00 | Sunday: Closed | Exhibition opening hours: 9:30 – 17:00 (Monday-Saturday)  

Getting here

Car
The National Library is situated between the University Campus and Bronglais Hospital on the main A487 road.

Train & Bus
Aberystwyth train station is located in the centre of the town, a 15 minute walk to the Library, or a short journey by taxi or on the 03 bus route from the bus station. The Bus Station is located next to the Train Station and is served by various local connections.

Keep in touch

Enquiries | Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Flickr | YouTube

The National Library of Wales
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3BU

Tel: 01970 632 800
Email: post@llgc.org.uk
National Library shop: siop.llgc.org.uk

Other National Library Contacts & Associated Contact Details

• The National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales: @AGSSC & @NSSAW
• Collections Access services: @DarllenLlGC & @NLWReading
• Maps, prints and photographs: @LlGCGraffeg & @NLWGraphic
• NLW Visitors Services: YmwelwyrLLGC & @NLWVisitors ‏
• Archives: @ArchifauLlGC & @NLWArchives
• Exhibitions: @ArddangosfaLlGC & @NLWExhibition
• Welsh Music Archive: @CerddLLGC & @MusicNLW
• Volunteering at NLW: @GwirfoddoliLlGC & @NLWVolunteering
• Printed material: @PrintaMwyLLGC & @NLWPrintandMore

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