Libraries
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- On Tuesday (11 February), Year 3 pupils from George Street Primary School unveiled their written masterpieces at Pontypool Library.
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- A fun filled fully booked Harry Potter evening took place last night (Thursday 6th February) at Cwmbran library.
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- Logan Weaver, 6, Pontypool, who attends New Inn Primary School has been awarded a £100 Smyths Toy Store gift card from Torfaen libraries.
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- Last year, the Torfaen Library service took the decision to discontinue the DVD and CD loan service due to a reduction in demand and to help achieve savings targets.
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- New self-service kiosks will be installed and ready to use at all Torfaen Libraries from Thursday 28 March 2019.
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- Cwmbran Library is holding a special board gaming event for 11-16 year olds on Thursday 8 November to celebrate International Games Week.
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- Almost a thousand children in Torfaen took part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge and read six library books or more during the school holidays.
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- Enjoy spooky stories and craft at Cwmbran Library this Halloween.
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- Scarecrows that were created by visitors to Blaenavon Library over the summer were displayed at the annual Blaenavon Horticultural Show on Saturday 1 September.
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- Children are being challenged to read six library books or more over the summer holidays as part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2018.
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- Around 30 young witches and wizards took part in Blaenavon Libraries' celebration of national Harry Potter Book Night.
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- Children from across Torfaen joined older member of the community for a special tea party at Cwmbran library as part of a project to encourage better understanding between the generations.
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- Members of Torfaen care centres have taken inspiration from classic children's stories to create ornate slippers as part of a library project focussing on the health and wellbeing of older members of the community.
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- Torfaen council is asking residents to help shape the future of library services in the borough
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- School children in Torfaen have been wrapping up pairs of safe slippers to distribute to older members of the community and help prevent falls in the home over the winter.
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- Record numbers of children in Torfaen completed this year's Summer Reading Challenge by reading six library books or more during the school holidays.
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- The popular family history sessions held at Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and Library every Thursday morning will be moving to new a Friday morning slot as of Friday 1 December.
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- Torfaen's library service is giving away 250 pairs of brand new, safer slippers as part of a project aimed at preventing falls in the home and improving the health and wellbeing of older members of the community.
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- Cwmbran Library is supporting National Eye Health Week which runs from 18 – 24 September.
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- Torfaen library members can now download bestselling e-books and e-audiobooks directly to their computer, tablet or smart phones.
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- Torfaen libraries are calling for children to sign up to read six books this summer as part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2017.
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- The leading, independent consumer magazine Which? is now available online for free at all Torfaen libraries.
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- Passionate book lovers are being recruited to act as reading companions for Torfaen library service's Read to Me scheme.
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- Around 30 young witches and wizards took part in Pontypool Libraries' celebration of national Harry Potter Book Night on Thursday.
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- Torfaen library members can read the latest book releases and access many popular magazines for free on their computer, smart phone or tablet.
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- Torfaen council is asking users of the borough's three libraries to have their say on the future of the service.
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- Isla Hughes from Ysgol Panteg has been announced as the lucky winner of a prize draw for children who completed the Summer Reading Challenge 2016 - The Big Friendly Read.
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- Torfaen pupils have brought some of their favourite Roald Dahl characters to life as part of a theatre show celebrating the author's 100 centenary celebrations.
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- More than 40 children, toddlers and babies joined in with story sessions, rhymes and crafts at Torfaen libraries as part of National Bookstart Week.
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- A new board game club for adults is running at Cwmbran Library every other Tuesday from 2pm until 4pm.
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- Children from Blaenavon Heritage VC School, and members of local community groups, have come together to mark 200 years since the opening of St Peter's School in Blaenavon.
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- Torfaen's libraries are working to become Wales's first Dementia Friendly library service.
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- Hundreds of children across Torfaen dressed up as their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day today.
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- About 40 young witches, wizards and other magical folk took part in Torfaen Libraries' celebration of national Harry Potter Book Night this week.
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- Torfaen schools recently took part in this years reading challenge, organised by The Reading Agency.
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- Cwmbran Library's half term Harry Potter events were a great success, with both sessions fully booked.
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