The National Library of Wales
What's On in June?
Library's Centenary
2007 is a very important year in the history of The National Library of Wales, as we celebrate the centenary of receiving our first Royal Charter in 1907. Full details of the Library’s events, including events to mark the centenary, will be available on this page.
What's On
Baledi Cymraeg a Chaethwasaeth - E. Wyn James
Wed, 06 Jun 07 13:15:00
An introduction to Welsh Ballads and Slavery.
Ystad Broom Hall - John Dilwyn Williams
Sat, 09 Jun 07 14:00:00
A look at the history of one of the Broom Hall estate, one of the main estates in LlÅ·n and Eifionydd from its beginnings in 1773 to its demise in 1946. (New date; rearranged from 10 February)
Tour 11-06-07
Mon, 11 Jun 07 11:00:00
A free guided tour with a chance to learn more about the Library's history and see some of Wales's treasures.
Gallery Talk - Trysorau o'r Celloedd | Treasures from the Cells
Thu, 14 Jun 07 13:15:00
Gallery Talk with William Troughton about the photographs from the Library's collection which are exhibited on the Balcony of the Main Hall.
Tour 18-06-07
Mon, 18 Jun 07 11:00:00
A free guided tour with a chance to learn more about the Library's history and see some of Wales's treasures.
Lunchtime Film
Wed, 20 Jun 07 13:15:00
Filmed in 1985, The Dragon has Two Tongues gives a concise history of Wales by two prominent historians, Gwyn Alf Williams and Wynford Vaughan Thomas. A chance to see the last in the series.
Celebrating the Harp
Wed, 20 Jun 07 19:30:00
An evening that includes a musical recital from Robert ap Huw's manuscript by Paul Dooley, the celebrated Irish harpist and also Eleri Turner from Rhydypennau on the triple harp. Also performances by two groups of young harpists from the Aberystwyth area - Llanciau'r Llafnau and Telynorion Bro Dafydd.
Welsh Furniture 1250 - 1950 - Richard Bebb
Thu, 21 Jun 07 19:00:00
Launch of the landmark book Welsh Furniture 1250-1950. A Cultural History of Craftsmanship & Design produced with Library support.
Tour 25-06-07
Mon, 25 Jun 07 11:00:00
A free guided tour with a chance to learn more about the Library's history and see some of Wales's treasures.
Exhibitions
In This Place
Mon, 19 Mar 07 08:00:00
19 of March – 3 of November
A major exhibition celebrating the 100 years of The National Library of Wales that leads us through the past century and delves into the depths of the collection.
Welsh Landscape
Tue, 13 Mar 07 13:20:00
19 of March – 12 of May
Paintings from the Library’s collections by artists who have been inspired by the Welsh landscape, including Richard Wilson and Sir Kyffin Williams
John Donne & Robert Owen
Sat, 24 Feb 07 20:00:00
24 of February – 6 of October
An exhibition on the works of English poet John Donne, and Welsh socialist Robert Owen, assembled from the Library’s collections.
100: The Library’s Century
Sat, 24 Feb 07 08:00:00
24 of February – 5 of January 2008
To coincide with the Library’s centenary celebrations, this exhibition looks at the day-to-day life of the National Library, from the original architectural drawings and the laying of the foundation stone to the present day.