Edward Jones: Bardd y Brenin – Elinor Bennett Join Elinor Bennett to hear the fascinating story of Edward Jones, a farmer's son from Gwynedd, who rose to become harpist to King George IV. 🔗 library.wales/events

The North American Wales Festival is about to start in Pittsburgh. The Library is here to share information and create new connections with the USA.

🍨The most beautiful ice cream van we’ve ever seen! We’d definitely queue for an ice cream whatever the weather, would you? 📷'Mr Balbibi with his Ice cream van, Llandeilo' by D. C. Harries, 191?.

Edward Jones: Bardd y Brenin – Elinor Bennett Renowned harpist Elinor Bennett joins us for this lecture-recital to discuss the life of Edward Jones, King George IV’s harpist and one Welsh music’s greatest benefactors. 🔗 ow.ly/tzpM50T7hqM

The Library is proud to be part of the Women’s Peace Petition Partnership 1923 - Heddwch Nain/Mam-gu & The Smithsonian in USA that won the main award of the North America Wales Foundation in the Pittsburgh Festival 2024. Congratulations to all the partners

Chinese Mid-autumn Festival Join Chinese In Wales Association to celebrate Chinese culture in Wales through activities such as dragon puppet making, Chinese calligraphy and more! 🔗 ticketsource.co.uk/llgcnlw/t-noqo…

📅With today being the 1st of September. Take a look at what religious, cultural, awareness, diversity and memorial events and bank holidays will be taking place this month with our ‘Wales and the World Calendar’. 🔗library.wales/walesandthewor…

Huge interest in the Women’s Peace Petition 1923 and the Library in North America Festival of Wales Pittsburgh. Sharing the history and people very emotional to discover a relative’s signature!

🚨 The Idyll and Industry exhibition will finish this Saturday. 🎨 Don't miss out on this incredible exhibition which includes  The Stonemason’s Yard by Canaletto. Time is running out—visit before it's too late! ⏳ 🔗library.wales/visit/things-t…

Edward Jones: Bardd y Brenin – Elinor Bennett How did a farmer’s son from Llandderfel, near Bala, become The King’s Bard? Join renowned harpist Elinor Bennett for this special lecture-recital to find out more about the remarkable life of Edward Jones. 🔗 library.wales/events

The Peace Camp was established at Greenham Common #OnThisDay in 1981. Artist Claudia Williams was one of the women of Greenham Common. She produced a series of sketches of her time at the camp with this monumental composition her largest and most ambitious work from that time.

Please note that the Hengwrt Gallery, which holds the Treasures exhibition, will be closed on Monday 09 September. We apologise for any inconvenience.

How did a Canaletto painting find refuge in Wales? 👀 Canaletto’s masterpiece 'The Stonemason’s Yard' is on display at National Library of Wales until 7 September. Watch the full film and learn more about National Treasures: bit.ly/3LJjjLb

Library welcomes new funding from Welsh Government Read more 👉library.wales/news/library-w…

Chinese Mid-autumn Festival Come to the Library to celebrate Chinese culture in Wales with fun activities for all the family, including dragon dancing, traditional games and more! 🔗 ticketsource.co.uk/llgcnlw/t-noqo…

The Idyll and Industry exhibition finishes TODAY! 🎨 Don't miss out on this incredible exhibition which includes The Stonemason’s Yard by Canaletto.

Edward Jones: Bardd y Brenin – Elinor Bennett It’s almost certain that without Edward Jones, much of the traditional music of Wales would have been lost. Join Elinor Bennett to remember Jones, a farmer’s son who rose to become The King’s Bard. 🔗 library.wales/events

An image from Thomas Pennant’s collection: A Tour in Wales. 🧐🔍But where in Wales is this? #MysteryMonday

Ivor Davies' stunning illustration of the famous legend of Branwen - one of the branches of the Mabinogi Tales. Which elements of the story can you see in the painting?🤔 #FolkloreThursday