Libraries
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- From Monday 17th August, Torfaen Libraries will be offering access to computers and printing by appointment in all three libraries.
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- Torfaen Libraries is extending its 'Request & Collect' service. From Monday 17th August, the successful service which has been operating from Cwmbran Library will be extended to Pontypool and Blaenavon Libraries to make it even easier for residents to request and borrow books...
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- The annual Challenge aims to get children between the ages of 4 and 11 to read six books over the summer holidays...
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- The Torfaen Libraries 'Request & Collect' service has proved popular since its launch at the beginning of June with almost 4,000 books now on loan...
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- Torfaen residents who enjoy reading can 'Request and Collect' books from Cwmbran library from Thursday (4th June).
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- We are having important repair work undertaken in the IT suite in Pontypool Library week commencing 09/03/20...
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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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