ABERTRIDWR LIBRARY GETS A NEW MAKE OVER

  A Caerphilly county borough library, which   has   undergone extensive refurbishment   works to improve its   disabled access and   completely renew its internal   spaces, has   been opened by Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM,   Minister for Heritage.

  The newly refurbished Abertridwr Library   was officially   opened by the Heritage   Minister on World Book Day   (Thursday 6   March 2008). In excess of £230,000 was spent on the refurbishing   project, which   was jointly funded by funded by Caerphilly County Borough Council   and the Welsh Assembly Government.

  On the day, the Minister joined council officials and local assembly member Jeff   Cuthbert to experience a programme of magical entertainment, including a range of   library displays, music by harpist Eleri Darkins, and a story telling session for  local   school children. Abertridwr Library is the first library in Caerphilly county borough to   house a self-service kiosk, which provides customers with the freedom to loan and   return their own books. The service enables staff to spend more time engaging with   its customers and effectively promote the library.

  Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM, Minister for Heritage said:

  “I am delighted to be here to open these new facilities on a day that is all about   celebrating the pleasure of reading. These changes will significantly improve the user   experience and will doubtless encourage more people to take advantage of the range   of services on offer.

  Libraries act as social and cultural hubs and play a very important role in our   communities. One Wales, our programme of Government commits us to developing   and improving libraries across Wales, working in partnership with local government
  to deliver a truly 21st century library network.”