Pembroke dock library is quite large. There are many differnt sections including a wide range of…read morechildrens books and welsh books. They also have a good choice of local history books. There is a small art gallery when you walk in too the left and free use of the computers. The staff are also really friendly. If they do not have the book you want they will try to get it for you.

I was upset initially when the old Swansea library closed down, I used to love the wonderful feel…read moreof the Reference library, it always felt like walking back into another century. However the new Swansea Central library compensates for losing it's listed building by a great expansion, amazing situation in County Hall(I'm now jealous of people working with that view!!) overlooking the sweep of Swansea Bay and the opportunity of books, cds, dvds in a far more comfy set up. Now the danger is in too much distraction when doing some study at the library, the view and opportunity of also having lunch and tea in the cafe next door!

Excellent 5 Star Library in the City Centre. It has a bright and open planned layout after recently…read morebeing done out! The computers are high-spec and the wi-fi facility is amazing! Excellent for anyone wanting somewhere quiet to get on with some work. Excellent views over the bay. The new bendy-bus service provides regular buses to the library from anywhere in Swansea city centre.

Ammanford library on Wind street in Ammanford is a relatively new addition to the centre of town…read more It does mean that the library has all the mod cons, and an excellent range of books. Staff are helpful and dont have any problem directing you to the right area (despite probably having been asked the same question countless times) There isnt any parking close to the library which can make it a little difficult but all round it is a much better facility much needed in the Ammanford area

The new library in Ammanford is right in the centre of town just by the traffic lights. It boasts…read moremuch better facilities than the old library and is a welcome addition to the town. As its right in the centre of town there is no parking, the closest place to park is in the co-op pay and display and walk down through the arcade. Staff here are polite and helpful and always willing to show you were books are if you cant find them. The library has internet access and also has a range of cd's and dvds for you to borrow.

A small library but perfectly adequate, quite a good selection of books,and if they haven't got…read morewhat you want you can always order online and pick it up from the library. They also have a small amount of computers here which you can book time on to go online - it's free. The only downside is parking nearby, it's on a busy main road and parking bays outside are nearly always full.

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.

Llanelli Library is on the outskirts of the town with no parking. It isnt a huge library but has…read moreeverything you could need with very staff that have always been willing to help me find course books (although not all have been kept at the library itself) The library has a good reference library and also has computers with internet available to book as well as audio books etc. If you are not able to travel further afield Llanelli library is ideal.