TV weatherman Derek Brockway is challenging you to try something new at your local library during the Welsh libraries festival. During 20th – 30th January there will be lots of events for all the family happening in libraries across Cardiff.
Beat the January blues with a fashion and pamper evening at Cardiff Central Library. Glitter is a brand new event where you can experience an evening of fashion, beauty and indulgence for both men and women. Discover the latest fashion trends. Be pampered with massage, facials, hair styling, make up, and nail art. Indulge yourself with our chocolate fountain, bubbly and tasty treats. Finally relax with live music from Jazz trio Reflections. Glitter takes place on Friday 28th January at 7pm. Tickets are available from Cardiff Central Library (029 2038 2116).
Cathays Library is offering a free 2 hour IT beginner’s course . The course will show you how to find a WiFi connection, top tips for searching the online library catalogue, renew and reserve books online, and be taught about the library e-Resources such as Ancestry.com. Sessions will take place from 10am to 12pm on Thursday 20th January, Friday 21st January, Thursday 27th January, and Friday 28th January. Please book early to secure your place and remember to bring your laptop! To book a place contact Cathays Library on 029 2078 5580.
Join the Cardiff Central team on Tuesday 25th January for Mindfulness Day. Take time out and learn more about mindfulness from the Breathworks Project, Cardiff. Learn effective ways to manage stress along with the emotional and physical pain we all encounter in our lives from time to time. No need to book, just drop in from 11.30am to 3pm. Contact the library on 029 2038 2116 for further details.
Executive Member for Sport, Culture and Leisure, Cllr Nigel Howells, said: “I delighted that we are taking part in the Welsh Libraries Festival and I hope the event will encourage those who don’t normally use their local library to find out more.
“Libraries have changed, its no longer just about borrowing books, in Cardiff we regularly host a variety of events which you wouldn’t normally associate with your local library, including speed dating and pamper evenings. The festival gives us the opportunity to showcase what Cardiff libraries have to offer.”
For more details on all the events happening in your area call into your local library or visit www.cardiff.gov.uk/libraryevents or alternatively visit www.thebiblis.com
