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The Library’s Computer Game
Fri, 25 May 07 16:46:00
The very old and very modern side by side at The National Library of Wales stand at the Urdd Eisteddfod.
Our role in the 21st century - make your views known
Wed, 23 May 07 12:01:00
Shaping the future of The National Library of Wales - give us your views
National Library and Museum present Crown to the National Eisteddfod
Fri, 18 May 07 17:05:00
As part of their centenary celebrations, two of Wales’s national institutions, the National Library of Wales and National Museum Wales, are donating the Crown at this year’s National Eisteddfod in Mold, Flintshire.
The Book of Llandaf Online
Tue, 08 May 07 09:18:00
One of Wales’s most important early ecclesiastical manuscripts, The Book of Llandaf (Liber Landavensis), can now be viewed on the Digital Mirror pages.
Message of Greetings and Congratulations from the University of Wales
Fri, 30 Mar 07 11:10:00
At the University of Wales congregation for the award of honorary degrees, to be held at Trinity College, Carmarthen on Friday 30 March, the University’s Pro-Chancellor presented a Message of Greetings and Congratulations from the University to The National Library of Wales in celebration of the centenary of the granting of the National Library’s first Royal Charter in March 1907.
Library – Access all Areas
Thu, 29 Mar 07 14:26:00
On 29 March the First Minister, Rhodri Morgan, will launch The National Library of Wales’s new-look interactive website www.llgc.org.uk.
Glaniad.com – New Website About Welsh Settlements In Patagonia
Tue, 27 Mar 07 17:01:00
A new website about the Welsh settlements in Patagonia, www.glaniad.com. was launched on 19 March at the City Hall in Cardiff.
BBC Wales series about the Library
Mon, 26 Mar 07 15:10:00
A new series about the Library, Tales from the National Library, will start transmission on BBC Wales on Thursday 29 March. The series is presented by the popular broadcaster and writer, Trevor Fishlock. More information
Centenary Day in Pictures
Mon, 26 Mar 07 11:56:00
Monday 19 March 2007 was the centenary of The National Library of Wales. It was on that exact date in 1907 that The National Library of Wales was founded in 1907 by The Royal Charter.
Centenary Celebration And Exhibition
Mon, 19 Mar 07 13:04:00
Monday 19 March 2007 will mark the exact date that The National Library of Wales was founded. The Royal Charter issued on that date in 1907 was the culmination of 34 years of campaigning for a National Library for Wales.
Bewnans Ke - Cornwall's Important Medieval Play
Mon, 12 Mar 07 11:55:00
The much-awaited publication of the Middle Cornish play, Bewnans Ke: the Life of Saint Kea, will be launched at The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth on Friday 9 March.
Eisteddfod's Maori Chair At The National Library Of Wales
Tue, 06 Mar 07 09:10:00
Two New Zealanders who play for the Llanelli Scarlets rugby team will visit the National Library of Wales on 5 March to give their view on a special Eisteddfodic Chair.
Readathon - 12 Hours Of Non-Stop Reading!
Fri, 23 Feb 07 17:34:00
As part of the celebrations for the international World Book Day, staff at The National Library of Wales (and some of her most faithful readers) will hold a Readathon on Monday 26 February.
Appointments to The National Library of Wales's Board of Trustees
Mon, 22 Jan 07 15:52:00
Alun Pugh, Minister for Culture, Welsh Language and Sport, today [22 January] announced 3 appointments to the National Library of Wales’s Board of Trustees. Further information.
600,000 Pages Of Wales In Print To Go Online
Sun, 07 Jan 07 15:36:00
One of the biggest projects ever to digitise and place Welsh printed collections on the web will be unveiled on Friday 26 January.