Your Gateway to Wisdom and Wonder
Whether you are visiting for story time with your little one, looking to borrow the latest book by your favourite author, need a quiet space for studying or want to trace your family tree, you are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome at our brand-new Maesteg Library.
Our experienced library colleagues will help you find your next read, recommend resources, get you online or tell you about our weekly events activities.
Facilities
- Free wifi
- Photocopying and printing (charges apply)
- Council information point
- Free access to the internet and Microsoft Office software (booking recommended)
- Meeting and study pods
- Private meeting room (charges apply)
- Public toilets
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am-5pm |
| Thursday | 9am-5.30pm |
| Friday | 9am-5.30pm |
| Saturday | 9am-5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Don’t forget that between visits you can borrow online books, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers via our website, which you can download to your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can also find, renew and reserve books for collection.
Events
Regular events at Maesteg Library
Tuesdays
12:30pm – 2pm Sycamore Hub Drop In Session
2pm – 4:30pm Tea and ICT
5:45pm – 7pm Becca’s Book Club in the Bar (every 4th Tuesday)
Wednesdays
10am – 10:30am Bounce and Rhyme: Babes in Arms (0-12 months)
11am – 11:45 Bounce and Rhyme: Movers and Shakers (12 months+)
Thursdays
11am – 1pm Breathing Space with Tanio
3pm – 5pm Lego Club
Fridays
11am – 12pm Bore Coffi i Ddysgwyr / Welsh Learners Coffee Morning
2pm – 3pm Book Club (3rd Friday of the month)
Saturdays
11:30am Storytime and Craft
Try something new
If you want to meet new people or learn a new skill, why not join one of our popular reading groups or Welsh language coffee morning.
For the little ones
For our younger members, the new children’s library, inspired in design by the local environment through workshops with local schools, will help inspire the next generation of readers, with books to browse, places to climb and explore, and cwtches to escape into the pages.
Step back in time
If you’re interested in researching your past or the history of the local area, our Heritage Library offers a comprehensive collection of digital newspapers, maps, photographs, reference books and old documents, photographs and prints.