Libraries and Services
You can find your local library across Blaenau Gwent; full details of our libraries are outlined below or if you’d prefer to email us with any queries, just drop us a line at blaenaugwentlibraries@aneurinleisure.org.uk
Our home delivery service
If you’re unable to access our Blaenau Gwent libraries you can get a range of books, audiobooks on CD and DVDs delivered right to your door!
The libraries home delivery service is available to all homes in Blaenau Gwent, including sheltered accommodation and nursing homes and delivers books on a three-weekly rota.
Residents of Blaenau Gwent who are visually impaired can be referred to the home delivery service and receive audiobooks on CD or support to use services offered by the RNIB or Talking Newspapers UK.
It’s simple to join this free service - all you need to do is contact your local library.
Our call and collect service
Arranging to collect your books from the library couldn’t be easier.
How does it work?
Call your local library.
Tell them what books or audiobooks you would like to borrow.
Arrange a day and time to come to the library to collect your order.
At the appointed time, your order will be left in a bag just inside the library foyer for you to collect.
Please contact your local library to find out when this service is running to book your slot.
Reading Well Collection
All our libraries have collections of reading well titles. Please contact your local library for more information and click on the below link for background to the scheme.
Book Clubs
Join our Online Book Club BG to engage with other library members and chat about the monthly book choice. Simply visit the Blaenau Gwent Libraries Facebook page to join.
We also have a variety of in-person book clubs across our libraries – ask at your local library for more information,
Activities
In line with Covid regulations, we will be resuming activities in our libraries to support your health and wellbeing. Please contact your local library for more information. Sessions include:
Reading groups
Family and local history research
Job clubs
Knit and Natter
Under 5 Toddler sessions
Art and Craft activities
Storytime for children
Author events
Coffee mornings
Carers support groups
Sports Libraries
Our Sports Libraries initiative provides local residents and families the opportunity to borrow a range of FREE sports equipment which can be taken home and used within local community settings.
The initiative has been developed by our Libraries and Sport Development teams and aims to help provide more opportunities for people within our local communities to gain access to sports equipment and to enjoy physical activity – whether that’s exercising on their own at home or playing sports with their family and friends.
We have added to the equipment that is available to borrow including kettlebells, resistance bands, foam flyers, badminton sets, cricket sets and a range of balls (football, rugby, basketball and netball). All items are FREE to borrow for a 3-week period, subject to availability.
For more information, ask at your local library or give them a call:
Abertillery Library: 01495 369608 | Brynmawr: 01495 369603 | Ebbw Vale: 01495 369615 | Tredegar: 01495 369613
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Community Hubs
Community Hubs, run by Blaenau Gwent Council, offer residents easy access to services within their local communities by operating out of our town centre libraries.
Blaenau Gwent Community Hubs provide advice, information and a range of Council services including:
Information and advice on Council Tax and Non-Domestic rates.
Benefits information and advice including Universal Credit, Council Tax reduction, free school meals, school clothing grants and benefit overpayments.
Access to apply for a Blue Badge.
Make bulky waste bookings, get waste/recycling timetables, make a booking at a HWRC site and order new recycling receptacles.
Pick up waste bags including dog waste, food waste and hygiene waste.
Requests for information on many other Council services.
Offering help and guidance on many other organisations.
Community Hubs Opening hours and days of operation are:
| Location | Days Open | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Abertillery |
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Wednesday |
9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm |
| Blaina | Monday | 9.30am–1pm & 2pm-4pm |
| Brynmawr | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday | 9am–1pm & 2pm–5pm |
| Cwm | Thursday | 9.30am-1pm & 2pm-5pm |
| Ebbw Vale | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday |
9am–5.30pm |
| Tredegar | Monday, Tuesday & Friday Wednesday |
9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm |
Citizens Advice
If you live in Blaenau Gwent and need advice you can drop in to see an advisor.
To contact Citizens Advice, call Advicelink Cymru on 0800 702 2020.
Citizen Advice access times
| Location | Day | Drop-in Times |
|---|---|---|
| Tredegar Library | Monday | 09.30 - 12.30 |
| Ebbw Vale Library | Tuesday | 09.30 - 12.30 |
| Abertillery Library | Wednesday | 09.30 - 12.30 |
| Blaina | Monday, Thursday & Friday | 9.30am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm |
| Cwm Library | Friday | 09.30 - 12.30 |
Quiet Hour
Quiet hour sessions are scheduled in all libraries, at times when there is less footfall and less noise. There will be no music playing, less lighting and conversations will be kept as low as possible.
Ear defenders are available for those who require even greater noise reduction.
Your library will be calmer and quieter to support members of the community with sensory needs, Autism and neurodiversity on:
Quiet Hour times
| Location | Day | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Tredegar Library | Saturday | 09.00 - 10.00 |
| Ebbw Vale Library | Saturday | 09.00 - 10.00 |
| Abertillery Library | Saturday | 09.00 - 10.00 |
| Blaina | Friday | 3.00pm – 4.00pm |
| Cwm Library | Friday | 4.30pm - 5.30pm |
| Brynmawr | Friday | 4.30pm - 5.30pm |
Need photocopying, scanning and free wifi?
You can find all this support at your local library – simply call them to find out more.
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