Small with not alot to see, but you can pick up a read here if you are not after something…read morespecific. That said you can order in from the other libraries. Easily found and worth a look.

I have been a member of Newport library for a number of years and highly recommend people…read morejoining,not only is it free to join but you can rent out the usual books as well as DVDs and Cd's.They have several computers upstairs and you can use these for free,you sometimes have to wait but you can pre book in advance then stay online for up to two hours. The library staff are very nice and will kindly help with anything you need,including finding books,joining,late fees etc. There are some really comfortable sofas in the library which you can sit down and relax whilst reading the newspaper or a good book. In today's hard times joining a library is a good way to save money and Newport is one of the best.

I was upset initially when the old Swansea library closed down, I used to love the wonderful feel…read moreof the Reference library, it always felt like walking back into another century. However the new Swansea Central library compensates for losing it's listed building by a great expansion, amazing situation in County Hall(I'm now jealous of people working with that view!!) overlooking the sweep of Swansea Bay and the opportunity of books, cds, dvds in a far more comfy set up. Now the danger is in too much distraction when doing some study at the library, the view and opportunity of also having lunch and tea in the cafe next door!

Excellent 5 Star Library in the City Centre. It has a bright and open planned layout after recently…read morebeing done out! The computers are high-spec and the wi-fi facility is amazing! Excellent for anyone wanting somewhere quiet to get on with some work. Excellent views over the bay. The new bendy-bus service provides regular buses to the library from anywhere in Swansea city centre.

Now being a bit of a writer, book published and all, i'd now class myself as a bit of a library…read moreexpert. Now, don't get me wrong, i don't know where every book is or cant pin point shelves precisely but i'd say i'm pretty equip to know a good library when i'm in one. Even from outside Merthyr Tydfil's central library took my heart and my breath. In a huge building right next to a church with a beautiful entrance, you know the type that American colleges have, the Library looms high and proud. Inside, is large. Large enough to wander or work, mind your own business or get involved, it's totally up to you. Once your a member, internet is free and so is lending! Even though Libraries still seem to have that old fashioned air about them they really are worth looking inside. I like to take my notes and let my imagination run completely free amongst the greats of literature. Now, i'm an outsider in Merthyr so it was a pretty daunting feeling going into a new library especially after having experienced the witches if my university and the dragons of my local libraries but i was extremely happy, and bloody revealed at how happy and friendly the staff were here. Even the regulars were pleased to see a new face. I came out a member and with a word of the day. It was Decorum if your wondering!

This library us great. they have baby group every month and the kids love it…read more they have a great selection of books and computers tou use too.

This is a massive library full of nearly all of the books that you could ever want, from all genres…read moreof books, the good and the bad, the historical and the fantasy worlds to escape into. This new improved building is about four floors high or more, and it is a much more stylish facility than the last central library. It has taken a while to come into action, but it is finally here... ready and waiting... Well it has been for a while actually. You can take; up to twenty books out each time you do so and you can have them on loan for several weeks, you just need to keep renewing them either by phone or by going online. The staff are on board and are on the ball, very friendly and very helpful. You just have to be confident to ask them for help, they can't read your minds you know... There are plenty of computers accessible and plenty of screens to scan your books under and to take them back that way to. Great for all ages...

Defiantly one of the best libraries I have been too. Its really open and airy with great views over…read morethe city below. There is no stuffiness about this place at all. You're not going to get shushed by batty old librarians and the staff are really very helpful. Its so easy to get books out, reserve what you want and drop it back quickly. You can also borrow CD's and DVD's too. Its got free wi-fi throughout, loads of computers for the public to use and even a grand piano for you to practice on! Its also got plenty of drinks machines and places to relax. Its a real haven within the city.

This Carnegie library, housed in a prominent historic Grade 2 Listed building, sits grandly on the…read morejunction of Cathays Terrace, Fairoak Road, Whitchurch Road, and Crwys Road, alongside Cathays Cemetery. In total, Scotsman Andrew Carnegie - industrialist, businessman, entrepreneur and a major philanthropist - funded some 3,000 public libraries in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the West Indies, and Fiji. Cathays Library is one of them. Apart from its architectural value, the library offers a pretty good range of community library services including free WiFi, a children's area, 15 public PCs (book in advance as they're in high demand) and a 'Rhymetime' kids' session (held every Tuesday morning at 10.30am) including stories, crafts and rhymes for under 5s. You can, however, obviously find a far greater selection of books at Cardiff's main library. Local councillors also hold regular surgeries in the library on Saturday mornings from 11-12, for which you don't need an appointment - you can just turn up and quiz them on local issues.

God bless this library…read more For the student population of the Roath and Cathays areas of Cardiff, time is of the essence. Especially since you've spent the entire term drinking when you should've been studying, and now you have to five hours before your exam starts and you need to get several books. Sure, you could walk into town, but like I said, time is of the essence. Those extra twenty minutes could be the difference between a fail, and a slightly higher fail! This is why we love Cathays library. Roll out of bed, and roll through the door. Check out your books and be home in ten minutes time. I've seen students there in their pyjamas before. It is just the pinnacle of convenience. Granted, the selection isn't as impressive as the five storey book Mecca that's currently occupying a good couple of acres in the city centre, but that is a place that'd make an Alexandrian librarian whistle through his teeth and say "well, that sure is a lot of books", so I don't think I can take off points for that. After all, it's not really possible for two places to have all the books in the world ever, each.