Photographic evidence

As promised, some lovely photos of St Thomas library. Above you can see across the front of the library (the entrance is out of shot to the right) to the seating area. The children's area is in the back left of the shot. Below is a close up in the children's area of the lovely reading tunnel.

Open for business

All quiet on the blog recently as we have been busy getting the new St Thomas library open for business.

The library opened to the public for the first time on Friday evening for a preview event and it was packed. Loads of local people, tonnes of kids and all the local dignitaries turned up. Balloons were given away, crisps were eaten, and some people even borrowed books!

Staff were resplendant in their purple polo shirts, and the library bug even turned up. The library opened properly on Saturday morning with a jazz band parade - which you can read about here

I will be badgering my colleagues for some photos...

We're having a new library!!!

The new library in St Thomas is opening on Saturday 14th April! It's an exciting time as it's our first library co-located with a school. The building is brand new and will combine the St Thomas community primary school, the library and new community facilities, replacing the old school, Margaret Street nursery, library and community centre.

The old library is well overdue for replacing - and is an eyesore on the main approach to Swansea. However, the work that goes on within the library is fab, particulary the children's activities which are usually packed.

Hopefully our loyal customers will follow us up the hill a bit where they will be able to enjoy a spacious, modern space with loads and loads of new books!

Hope to post some pictures soon.... the bug is preening as we speak

New Year - New Libraries

Happy New Year!
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!

2006 was a good year for Swansea libraries, with the opening of the brand new and gorgeous) library in Killay. Clydach library was also completely refurbished and looks lovely with lots of new books. The Swansea Big Read was a massive success, and more babies and toddlers attended events in libraries this year than ever before with the launch of regular rhymetimes in libraries across Swansea.

2007 looks to be an exciting year in library land with the opening of the new St Thomas library in April and of course the continuing work on the new Central library. Rumours abound of one or two other projects up the sleeves of senior library bosses which could see a couple more libraries refurbished this year as well. Fingers crossed!! Preparations are also well underway for the introduction of a brand new computer system which will be brilliant for staff and customers alike, with loads of features.