Penarth Library

A striking building, Penarth Library is prominent at the lower end of the busy high street, unmissable with it’s tall clock tower. The library provides a great service to all, with its incredibly user friendly layout a big plus point. Disabled people will benefit from the ramp at the entrance of the building, as well the elevator conveniently situated inside. With three floors, there’s a wealth of resources available to the public, including books, cds, dvds and internet access.
The first floor has a large selection of books, as well as computers and printers available, with only very small fees charged for printing. Downstairs, a wonderful selection of children’s books can be found, with the layout and decoration great for the younger readers. Upstairs, more mature content can be found, with a small amount of space also dedicated to revision areas for quiet study. A well stocked library, and despite it not being the most modern of facilities, it certainly does it’s all to provide up-​to-​date services.

The library in Penarth a great place to visit for book lovers and loathers alike, as there’s something for everyone.
In the basement there are thousands of children’s books to suit all reading ages, and also a brilliant selection of books in Welsh. There are a number of computers and a table area for children to sit at. Often there are children’s activities held here.
The main library area has a good selection of books on all subjects, and the fiction section is particularly good, and the staff are friendly and helpful, with an obvious passion for books. There is a full range of magazines and daily newspapers to read and an fantastic reference section upstairs.
Top notch free education entertainment. Well done Penarth Library.

There is a really fantastic children’s section at Penarth library that I can probably give some credit to for my lifelong love of reading. Recently I was talking with a colleague’s little boy who told me how much he loved it too so it’s good to know it’s still a regular haunt for the Penarth bookworm kids.
For the adults there is a good range of fiction/​non fiction as well as reference, local studies and family history materials. Students can benefit from the free internet access, CDs and DVD’s for loan. There is also the use of a photocopier which has a small charge (about 5p a copy) but is invaluable.
The staff are absolutely wonderful and incredibly helpful if you’re looking to track down something specific. A real local library with a wonderful local feel.

This library is absolutely fantastic! It is a beautiful old building which is well maintained and has a superb range of facilities. The staff are unfailingly helpful and knowlegeable and there is a storytime session run every tuesday afternoon for toddlers which includes a craft activity too. Best of all, its free! As are the computers for two hours. These can be booked in advance, but there are often several free if you pop in. This is particularly useful if your printer runs out of ink; just pop down ander print off your document here! There is a full range of magazines and daily newspapers to read and an fantastic reference section upstairs.