Bangor public lending library is quite hard to find, as it's not situated in the main shopping area…read moreof the city of Bangor. Instead, it's down a side street near the police station. From the outside, the library looks small, and its dark wooden doors and lack of windows makes the building look neglected, or at worst, closed down. However, once entered, the library unfolds into a massiv area of well-organised books and other lending media (dvds, cds, audio books and so on). They have a selection at the front of recently returned books, as well as a section on new titles. The rest of the English-language books are separated into childrens and adults and organised alphabetically by author. There are a few PCs available and use of these is free of charge for members. There is also an extensive Welsh-language book selection, and a good range of dvds, audio books, and cds, although borrowing these incurs a small charge. The desk is staffed by friendly librarians and queues are rare.

I like the National Library of Wales' (NLW) building very much from an architectural point of view…read more It is beautiful. There is a very good collection of books, maps and manuscripts in Wales! Ffantastig! It is a legal deposit library. Every published book in Great Britain is very well preserved here (over 4 million printed volumes; Wales and Celtic collecting policy). There is a conservation department for old manuscripts for example. NLW has one Chaucer manuscript which I as a medieval scholar (Middle English) from the "Georgia Augusta" find very fascinating! Also you can order photographs from books in a photographic studio in the building. You cannot borrow any books unfortunately but there are two reading rooms where you can study. The opening times I personally find much too short for serious research. Reading rooms open at half past nine and close at six. Why can one not borrow the books, I wonder? THE USE OF THE LIBRARY IS FREE. This is very good. All you need is a library card. Photocopying is available. This is also good. Very useful links: http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/en/index.html?id=800 (Online Welsh Biography) http://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=126 (Manuscripts) http://digidol.llgc.org.uk/METS/XBC00001/ardd?locale=en (started translating this into German four years ago but nobody did anything with my info - very disappointing; no interest I assume) I worked here for a project called ANW. My collegues Seri, Rhys and Richard are still in touch. Some members of staff in the library were very nice. Martin Lockock worked very hard for this project. A new Royal Charter for NLW was granted in 2006. There are numerous paintings stored in the library. Many of these should be exhibited. Real treasures not many people know about. A friend's (Delwyn) father was Deputy Librarian here many years ago so I have been familiar with the library for a long time. My friend used to tell me a lot about it with fond memories. This is in the past and much has changed since then. The location can be remote if you are without a car. On the other hand, the view is stunning! Pen Dinas - the restaurant I cannot recommend. Too expensive for what it is, always the same choice and sandwiches in plastic boxes. On Saturdays the food is cold. My friend drove all the way from Cardiff for the "Friends of the Library Event" in 2008, looking forward to a good lunchtime meal. I have experienced the same four years ago and nothing has changed. I think one must not blame the staff. It is bad management! If you tell people (and mean well!!) who are responsible about any problems there they get angry about this criticism and do not talk to you ever again. There is a shop where you can buy books and Welsh souvenirs. There are exhibitions in the NLW which are very good usually. It is worth checking if you intend a visit.

Wonderfully stocked library. This is a very nice and picturesque stone library in Holyhead, United…read moreKingdom. The staff was amiable. This library is right smack in the middle of town. Nice collections! Review: 5

In common with the rest of Llandudno the library is a beautiful example of victorian architecture,…read moreas you go in there is a circular mosaic with the towns name and crest. This really comes into it's own when you go upstairs to the library itself (ignore the tacky gift shop on the first level) and a mini-gallery balcony (showcasing a changing programme of local artists) that has a aperture looking down on the mosaic (so not one for the vertigo sufferers). It's a friendly place with all the usual features (internet acsess for members, comfy chairs etc) and a good range of books.

sice its refurb, the library has become a modern, vibrant and friendly place to spend some time!…read moreexcellent facilities for children and modern computers! excellent!

The library is well stocked with books for adults and children in both welsh and English…read more They also have audio books, cd's, videos, magazines and free access to computers and the internet. they also have a section on local history which is superb and very imformative. On the occasions I've used the library for studying, I've found the staff to be very helpful and knowledgeable and they will order books in for you if you can't find what you're looking for.

Shropshire library is housed on the site of Darwin's former school, so you should go and soak up…read moresome evolutionary knowledge, if you believe in that kind of thing. Apart from the history, it's also worth noting they're open on Sundays, and if begged, will print you out your train ticket! Darwin would be proud.

Very helpful friendly staff. It is also handy that you don't need to be registered to use the PC's…read morethere and they be used for a good couple of hours at any one time.