Central Library Adult Events Special Events Family History Surgeries Find your WWI soldier ancestors with the help of our staff. These free sessions will show you how to use Ancestry and Find My Past to check war records. Check with your local library for details. Special surgeries on WW1 will be held in the Central Library: Fri. 14th November 3.30pm—5.30 pm Sat. 22nd November 11am—3pm Please book in advance For further information contact Swansea Libraries on libraryline@swansea.gov.uk or Tel (01792) 636464
Local Studies Talks ‘Swansea in The Great War’ Bernard Lewis 15 November 2pm Free Discovery Room, First Floor Swansea Central Library The author of the authoritative book Swansea Pals, will be giving an illustrated talk on his new book which looks at Swansea’s role in the conflict from beginning to end. ‘Crossed Sticks of War’- Dylan Thomas and War A talk by Gwilym Games Sun. 16 November 1.30 pm Free Discovery Room, First Floor Swansea Central Library This short introduction to a free showing of
‘War Film Anthology’, a collection of Dylan’s WWII propaganda films will explore Dylan's thoughts on the First and Second World Wars, and the Spanish Civil War.
Exhibitions & Displays Dylan Thomas Display Newspaper extracts on Dylan’s early years in Swansea, books etc prepared by Library Line ‘Swansea Prepares For War’ Swansea in The First World War Local Studies Area, First Floor Swansea Central Library A display reflecting the public response and preparations in Swansea at the beginning of the war. 'World War 1: Remembering our Heroes' West Glamorgan Archives Oct 20th – Nov 17th 2014 Civic Centre Exhibition Area The exhibition covers not only wartime heroes, but the Indian Army, the role of women, and local conscientious objectors. The exhibition has an official opening on 22nd October at 12.30 pm, combined with the launch of Bernard Lewis’ new book Swansea in The Great War. Copies available in Swansea Libraries.
Adult Events Cuppa with a Copper 26 Nov 11am – 12pm Located on the first floor of the library Tablet and mobile workshop - beginners 1st Wednesday of the month 5 Nov 3.30pm – 5.30pm Mother and New Baby Group Fridays 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov 11am – 1pm Swansea Hard of Hearing Group 1st Friday of the month
7 Nov 3.30pm – 5.30pm Welsh Learners’ Book Group 2nd Thursday of the month 13 Nov 1.30pm – 3.15pm Family History Surgeries 2nd and 4th Friday of the month 14 & 28 Nov 3.30pm – 5.30pm Contact the library to book an appointment or pop along on the day Down Syndrome Support Group (for parents) 2nd Sunday of the month 9 Nov 1pm RNIB audio book club 3rd Wednesday of the month 19 Nov 11am-12pm Discovery Room Tablet and mobile workshop - intermediate 3rd Friday of the month 21 Nov 3.30pm – 5.30pm Reading Group Last Tuesday of the month 25 Nov 2pm – 3pm Please contact the library for more details
Children’s Events Saturday Stories & Stuff (Ages 5-8)* Saturdays weekly. activity / craft 1pm – 2pm 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov *Some activities can only be offered until materials run out. Nintendo Wii (Ages 8 -16) Saturdays Weekly: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov
Sundays Weekly: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov 2.30pm – 3.30pm Baby Rhyme Times (Under 5’s) Tuesdays: 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov 2pm – 2:30pm Wednesdays: 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 10am – 10:30am 2pm – 2:30pm Sundays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov 10.30am – 11.00am Welsh Rhyme Times (Under 5’s) Hosted by Menter Iaith Abertawe 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 10am – 10.30am Preschool “Fancy Dress” Storytimes (Under 5’s) 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 2pm – 2.30pm Homework Club (school age – 16) Tuesday – Friday 4pm – 5.30pm During term time, resource assistance available as well as free limited homework related printouts.