Library Road
Pontypridd
CF37 2DY
Tel: 01443 486850
Fax: 01443 493258
Email: Pontypridd.Library@rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk|
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Use this page to find everything you want to know about library services in Pontypridd. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the range of services we offer. Our friendly staff are always willing to help so why not pop in and consider joining.
Regular Events for 2013
Events at the Library
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Days
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Event
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Time
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Mondays
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Stories & Songs for Under 4s.
Parents and guardians welcome. Free entry. Term time only
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10.30am - 11.30am
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RCT Local History Class
Delve into the past with Lisa every Monday! To register phone 01685 870399 or go to www.rctcbc.gov.uk/adulteducationcourses|
Macmillan Healthy New You
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10am-12pm
12.30pm -2.30pm
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Lilac Lounge Reading Group
Books, audio-books, DVDs and e-reader versions all welcome. Ask the librarian for details of this month’s title. Free entry. Every 1st Monday of the Month.
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11am-1pm
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RCT Computer Drop-In Sessions
For complete beginners of all ages, with Emma. Free entry.
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1pm-2pm & 2pm-3pm
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RCT Homes Over-50s Computer Class
Over 50? Need help with e-mail, skype, buying online or even switching it on? Speak to Andrew on 07765221014. Free entry.
Yoga - Get bendy with British Wheel of Yoga instructor Paul. £4.50 per session.
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1.30pm-3.30pm
6.30pm-8pm
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Tuesdays
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Child Care Course run by O.U.
Craft Group
Stop Smoking Sessions
Welsh for Beginners
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10am-12.30pm.
5pm-8pm.
1pm-3pm
7pm-9pm
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Wednesdays
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RCT Creative Writing
Unleash your imagination through short stories, biography, poetry and more. To register phone 01685 870399 or go to www.rctcbc.gov.uk/adulteducationcourses|.
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1.30pm-3.30pm
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WEA Computer Drop-In Sessions
For complete beginners of all ages, with Simon. Free entry.
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10am -12noon.
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Thursdays
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Castaways Knitting Circle
Tea, biscuits, gossip, charity events . . . and sometimes some knitting too! Ring 01443 486850 or just pop in.
Yoga - Get bendy with British Wheel of Yoga instructor Paul. £4.50 per session.
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10am - 2pm.
6.30pm-8pm
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Fridays
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Bridges Into Work Child Care Classes
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12.30pm -2.30pm
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Hours of Opening
Timetable
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Day Of Week
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Time
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Monday
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9:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Tuesday
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9:00 am to 7:00 pm
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Wednesday
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9:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Thursday
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9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Friday
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9:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Saturday
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9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Special Facilities
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Wheelchair access
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Scanner
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Photocopier
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Black and white/colour printer
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Fax machine
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12 x Public access PCs
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1 x Express PC
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Internet access
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Wifi hotspot
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Microfiche and microfilm readers
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Online catalogue
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Microsoft Office software (word processing, spreadsheets etc)
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Downloading to CD or memory stick (CDs and memory sticks can be purchased at the library)
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Pontypridd Reference Library is a designated Welsh Assembly link library and a European Public Information Centre.
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Community Meeting room: Available for use by Community Groups, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, Non Profit/Commercial organisations. Groups are encouraged to use the meeting room for cultural, educational and recreational purposes. No group may use the meeting room in a way that may disrupt the day-to-day running of the library, and the Library Service reserves the right to refuse use of the room to any group not fulfilling the Conditions of Use. Use is free of charge to Community Groups, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council bookings and Non Profit organisations. Commercial organisations can hire the room at reasonable rates.
For further information or to reserve the room please contact the library by telephone, e-mail or in person.
Other Services
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Laminating facility
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Music collection
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DVD collection
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Digital Audio Book collection
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ICT classes
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Family History classes
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Language classes
Special Feature
Pontypridd Library has a separate reference and local studies library. Its collection covers the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough with special emphasis being placed upon the Taff Vale area. The collection contains books, newspapers, periodicals, maps, plans, directories, illustrations and ephemera. Census returns and Electoral Registers are amongst the many records available for people researching their family history.
More information on our local and family history services| is also available.
For reference inquiries, e-mail: Hywel.W.Matthews@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk|
We also provide an online form| to submit queries to the three main Reference libraries.
Date of Opening 27 November 1890
Total Floor Area: 632.22 sq.m.
Ward/Catchment Area Population: 23,534