Join author A.G Ford at Brynmawr Library for a special visit to discuss his book:

In and Out of God's Pocket: The Story of the Fords of Brynmawr

 A.G. Ford will share a special presentation that will cover:

• The Ford Family background and origins.

• Their stories up to the outbreak of World War II.

• War record summaries of the six boys who served (Also how to do research on ancestor’s war records?).

• Their lives after the war.

• A preview of the next book coming out in the autumn.

Booking is essential please call Brynmawr Library to reserve your FREE place on 01495 369603.

Books will be available to purchase from the author on the day for £15 – cash only.

Get creative and learn how to draw awesome manga-style characters in a fun and friendly workshop.

This event is for young people aged 11+

Register your interest for this FREE session by signing up online here.

These sessions are part of the Youth Summer Takeover organised in partnership with BG Arts, BG Youth Service, Blaenau Gwent Council and funded by Welsh Government.

Join these fun and creative sessions art sessions to experiment with new ideas, develop your skills, and enjoy making art in a supportive space.

Art Club is for young people aged 11+

Register your interest for this FREE session by signing up online here.

These sessions are part of the Youth Summer Takeover organised in partnership with BG Arts, BG Youth Service, Blaenau Gwent Council and funded by Welsh Government.

Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly ukulele session where you’ll learn simple chords, easy songs and enjoy making music together.

This event is for young people aged 11+

Register your interest for this FREE session by signing up online here.

These sessions are part of the Youth Summer Takeover organised in partnership with BG Arts, BG Youth Service, Blaenau Gwent Council and funded by Welsh Government.

Read to the Beat this summer and jump in to a book with us at your local library!

Join our FREE music themed Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions and help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 9.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited - please call Ebbw Vale Library on 01495 369615.

FREE for library members.

Not a library member? Joining is easy and FREE to do! Simply sign up at your local library or join the library online here.

Join us for an interactive family storytelling session with live music and operatic singing at our libraries this summer!

As part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat we are delighted to welcome Welsh opera singer and author, Mark Llewelyn Evans to our libraries to chat about his book the The Academy of Barmy Composers: Romantic.

Suitable for ages 6+

Spaces are limited, so pre-booking is essential.

Call Cwm Library on 01495 369606 to book your FREE place.

Read to the Beat this summer and jump in to a book with us at your local library!

Join our FREE music themed Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions and help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 9.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited - please call Cwm Library on 01495 369606.

FREE for library members

Not a library member? Joining is easy and FREE to do! Simply sign up at your local library or join the library online here.

Join us for an interactive family storytelling session with live music and operatic singing at our libraries this summer!

As part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat we are delighted to welcome Welsh opera singer and author, Mark Llewelyn Evans to our libraries to chat about his book the The Academy of Barmy Composers: Romantic.

Suitable for ages 6+

Spaces are limited, so pre-booking is essential.

Call Abertillery Library on 01495 369608 to book your FREE place.

Read to the Beat this summer and jump in to a book with us at your local library!

Join our FREE music themed Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions and help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 9.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited - please call Tredegar Library on 01495 369613.

FREE for library members

Not a library member? Joining is easy and FREE to do! Simply sign up at your local library or join the library online here.

Come along and join our creative collage sessions at our libraries and express your perimenopause/menopause experiences.

The sessions will be led by an artist, and aim to provide cathartic craft sessions in a relaxed environment, that focuses on connection and nurturing personal wellbeing.

Our Pause, Chat & Craft sessions are FREE to join, but booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Please call Ebbw Vale Library on 01495 369615 to book your FREE place.

Read to the Beat this summer and jump in to a book with us at your local library!

Join our FREE music themed Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions and help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 9.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited - please call Blaina Library on 01495 369605.

FREE for library members

Not a library member? Joining is easy and FREE to do! Simply sign up at your local library or join the library online here.

Join these fun and creative sessions art sessions to experiment with new ideas, develop your skills, and enjoy making art in a supportive space.

Art Club is for young people aged 11+

Register your interest for this FREE session by signing up online here.

These sessions are part of the Youth Summer Takeover organised in partnership with BG Arts, BG Youth Service, Blaenau Gwent Council and funded by Welsh Government.

Read to the Beat this summer and jump in to a book with us at your local library!

Join our FREE music themed Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions and help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 9.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited - please call Brynmawr Library on 01495 369603.

FREE for library members

Not a library member? Joining is easy and FREE to do! Simply sign up at your local library or join the library online here.

Between the 10th and 13th August, in all libraries, we are holding with the help of Ebbw Valley Brass!

This joyful picture book will be brought to life with a hands-on storytelling session where every child becomes part of the band - discovering the sounds of different musical instruments, moving to the beat, counting along and playing real instruments.

A lively, laughter-filled story session where every child has the chance to make music, move and become part of the Big-Time Boogie-Woogie Animal Band.

Open to All - Drop into your Local Library.

Read to the Beat this summer and jump in to a book with us at your local library!

Join our FREE music themed Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions and help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 9.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited - please call Abertillery Library on 01495 369608.

FREE for library members

Not a library member? Joining is easy and FREE to do! Simply sign up at your local library or join the library online here.

Between the 10th and 13th August, in all libraries, we are holding with the help of Ebbw Valley Brass!

This joyful picture book will be brought to life with a hands-on storytelling session where every child becomes part of the band - discovering the sounds of different musical instruments, moving to the beat, counting along and playing real instruments.

A lively, laughter-filled story session where every child has the chance to make music, move and become part of the Big-Time Boogie-Woogie Animal Band.

Open to All - Drop into your Local Library.

Between the 10th and 13th August, in all libraries, we are holding with the help of Ebbw Valley Brass!

This joyful picture book will be brought to life with a hands-on storytelling session where every child becomes part of the band - discovering the sounds of different musical instruments, moving to the beat, counting along and playing real instruments.

A lively, laughter-filled story session where every child has the chance to make music, move and become part of the Big-Time Boogie-Woogie Animal Band.

Open to All - Drop into your Local Library.

Between the 10th and 13th August, in all libraries, we are holding with the help of Ebbw Valley Brass!

This joyful picture book will be brought to life with a hands-on storytelling session where every child becomes part of the band - discovering the sounds of different musical instruments, moving to the beat, counting along and playing real instruments.

A lively, laughter-filled story session where every child has the chance to make music, move and become part of the Big-Time Boogie-Woogie Animal Band.

Open to All - Drop into your Local Library.

Between the 10th and 13th August, in all libraries, we are holding with the help of Ebbw Valley Brass!

This joyful picture book will be brought to life with a hands-on storytelling session where every child becomes part of the band - discovering the sounds of different musical instruments, moving to the beat, counting along and playing real instruments.

A lively, laughter-filled story session where every child has the chance to make music, move and become part of the Big-Time Boogie-Woogie Animal Band.

Open to All - Drop into your Local Library.

Between the 10th and 13th August, in all libraries, we are holding with the help of Ebbw Valley Brass!

This joyful picture book will be brought to life with a hands-on storytelling session where every child becomes part of the band - discovering the sounds of different musical instruments, moving to the beat, counting along and playing real instruments.

A lively, laughter-filled story session where every child has the chance to make music, move and become part of the Big-Time Boogie-Woogie Animal Band.

Open to All - Drop into your Local Library.

Get closer than ever to a range of friendly native and exotic animals in the fun, educational and interactive experience.

This event is for young people aged 16+

Register your interest for this FREE session by signing up online here.

These sessions are part of the Youth Summer Takeover organised in partnership with BG Arts, BG Youth Service, Blaenau Gwent Council and funded by Welsh Government.

Read to the Beat this summer and jump in to a book with us at your local library!

Join our FREE music themed Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions and help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 9.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited - please call Blaina Library on 01495 369605.

FREE for library members

Not a library member? Joining is easy and FREE to do! Simply sign up at your local library or join the library online here.

Join these fun and creative sessions art sessions to experiment with new ideas, develop your skills, and enjoy making art in a supportive space.

Art Club is for young people aged 11+

Register your interest for this FREE session by signing up online here.

These sessions are part of the Youth Summer Takeover organised in partnership with BG Arts, BG Youth Service, Blaenau Gwent Council and funded by Welsh Government.

Read to the Beat this summer and jump in to a book with us at your local library!

Join our FREE music themed Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions and help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 9.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited - please call Brynmawr Library on 01495 369603.

FREE for library members

Not a library member? Joining is easy and FREE to do! Simply sign up at your local library or join the library online here.

Read to the Beat this summer and jump in to a book with us at your local library!

Join our FREE music themed Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions and help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 9.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited - please call Abertillery Library on 01495 369608.

FREE for library members

Not a library member? Joining is easy and FREE to do! Simply sign up at your local library or join the library online here.

Get closer than ever to a range of friendly native and exotic animals in the fun, educational and interactive experience.

This event is for young people aged 11 - 16

Register your interest for this FREE session by signing up online here.

These sessions are part of the Youth Summer Takeover organised in partnership with BG Arts, BG Youth Service, Blaenau Gwent Council and funded by Welsh Government.

Read to the Beat this summer and jump in to a book with us at your local library!

Join our FREE music themed Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions and help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 9.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited - please call Ebbw Vale Library on 01495 369615.

FREE for library members.

Not a library member? Joining is easy and FREE to do! Simply sign up at your local library or join the library online here.

Get creative and learn how to draw awesome manga-style characters in a fun and friendly workshop.

This event is for young people aged 11+

Register your interest for this FREE session by signing up online here.

These sessions are part of the Youth Summer Takeover organised in partnership with BG Arts, BG Youth Service, Blaenau Gwent Council and funded by Welsh Government.

Read to the Beat this summer and jump in to a book with us at your local library!

Join our FREE music themed Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions and help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 9.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited - please call Cwm Library on 01495 369606.

FREE for library members

Not a library member? Joining is easy and FREE to do! Simply sign up at your local library or join the library online here.

Read to the Beat this summer and jump in to a book with us at your local library!

Join our FREE music themed Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions and help us celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 9.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited - please call Tredegar Library on 01495 369613.

FREE for library members

Not a library member? Joining is easy and FREE to do! Simply sign up at your local library or join the library online here.