Neath Library is a fantastic local resource for families, offering a wide range of services and activities that cater to all ages. Whether you’re looking to borrow books, music, DVDs, or spoken word titles, or even download ebooks, online magazines, and audiobooks, Neath Library has it all – and it’s all for free!
Families living, working, or visiting Neath Port Talbot can easily apply for a free library card. Neath Library aims to inspire people and encourage a sense of place through its diverse offerings. It’s a welcoming space that brings local communities together, providing access to books, information, learning resources, online access, music, film, and a variety of services.
Neath Library is known for its engaging activities and groups, such as song and rhyme sessions, a writers’ group, the ever-popular children’s Lego Club, monthly local history talks, and children’s craft sessions and parties. These activities make it a vibrant hub for families looking to get involved in their community and find fun, educational activities for their kids.
In terms of facilities, this library is well-equipped with computers that have internet access, free WiFi, and a broad collection of fiction and non-fiction books for children, young adults, and adults. They also offer Welsh books, large print books, and audiobooks, catering to diverse reading preferences. For those interested in music, there are music scores available. Additional services include printing, laminating, scanning, IT help, newspapers, study spaces, and free ancestry access for budding genealogists.
You can easily manage your library account online, renew titles, or book a library computer, making it convenient to stay connected with all the resources Neath Library offers.
Joining the Library is simple. Just visit any Neath Port Talbot library or mobile library with one proof of ID that confirms your name and address, such as a driver’s license, bank statement, or utility bill. Children under 16 will need a parent’s signature on the joining form. And remember, it’s free to join!
Neath Library often hosts family-friendly events that we regularly list on our What’s on in West Wales page. Be sure to check it out for more great ideas on local activities to keep the whole family entertained.
