The 'Every child a library member' scheme

Chris Franks writes:
The Community Library was delighted to welcome year 4 pupils as a part of the ‘Every child a library member’ scheme. Each year 4 pupil received a special library card along with bag for library books. There was a question and answer session and the children raised a range of suggestions to improve what is on offer. The Community Library is now run by volunteers and is very keen to develop links across the community. Here’s the children of St Andrews and Dinas Powys Primary Schools along with fellow Library trustee Keith Hatton (and Volunteer Angela Wing in one picture) and myself as they are about to choose their books.

Evening of Music

The first large scale fundraiser for Dinas Powys Community Library on Friday 24 March 2017 in the Parish Hall exceeded all expectations. The evening of music was a sell out.

The night saw Emyr Wyn Jones a baritone accompanied by Conal Bembridge Sayers on the piano perform a varied and enjoyable repertoire.

Both had studied at the Welsh College of Music and Drama. Music included Vagabond, Der Gartnes, Bright is the Ring, Pan Ddaw’s Nos, Some Enchanted Evening, Dafydd y Garren Wen and Captain Stratt.

The Community Library is developing and is offering more to young and old. Come along and see what’s on offer.

 

Extended regular opening hours

From today, the library will be open until 4.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Storytime in the library

'Storytime - more than just a story', for younger children, is now running every Tuesday from 2.30-3.30pm.
You can book a place at the library reception or phone 029 20512 556.
Here's the new poster and a couple of photos of children enjoying the first Storytime session at the Dinas Powys Library and Activity Centre this week.

Free ‘how to session’s at Dinas Powys Library

Newydd, Communities First and VOG Council are running free weekly IT ‘how to’ sessions at Dinas Powys Community Library every Monday 10am – 12pm starting Monday 13^th March 2017.

The 1-2-1 sessions are aimed at complete beginners wanting to learn new skills, or those individuals wanting to brush up on old skills. By running the session in a 1-2-1 setting, we can work specifically to meet the needs of the individual to help them meet their goals.

To book a session, please call Keith Hatton on 07749825751 or speak to reception in the library.

An Evening of Music: fundraiser 24 March 2017

Upcoming Activities & Events

UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Monday 13 March 2017: Digital Drop-In. For expert advice on your electronic gadgets. 10:00-12:00. Call Keith Hatton to book a place 077-4982-5751. and every Monday if demand.

Thursday 16 March 2017: Welsh medium pre-nursery story time and crafts. During morning.

Friday 17 March 2017: Coding classes (with James) 15:30-16:30.

Friday 24 March 2017: An Evening of Music. A fund-raising event for the library. Parish Hall, Dinas Powys. From 19:30.