Awen Cultural Trust is helping to tackle the data poverty crisis within Bridgend county borough, by distributing free mobile data and SIM cards to people who need them, and offering

Are you a budding artist or illustrator with a big imagination? Why not design your own book character for our new competition! The competition starts on Saturday, 20th May 2023

Do you love writing? Then this competition is the one for you! Celebrate Bridgend Children’s Literature Festival and write a poem (up to 500 words) inspired by your love of

Awen Cultural Trust will host the inaugural Bridgend Children’s Literature Festival from Saturday 20th May to Sunday 4th June, thanks to financial support from Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government and Bridgend County Borough Council. The

Develop your storytelling in these free writing workshops. The sessions will be led by author Norena Shopland and are open to all. The sessions will be at the following libraries,

Our Awen Libraries will be closed on bank holiday Monday, 1st May. We will be back open as usual from Tuesday, 2nd May.

Our Libraries will be closed on Monday, 8th May 2023, for the Coronation of King Charles III. We will be back open as usual from Tuesday, 9th May 2023.

Y Llynfi Library has recently moved, but not moved too far! The library now has a new first floor space in Maesteg Sports Centre, with easy access and is ready

We are super excited for Wales Ukulele Project to return this April. The sessions will be taking place at Pencoed Library from Saturday, 15th April, 2 pm and will be

We have lots going on at our Awen Libraries this Easter Half Term. Visit – (4) Awen Libraries | Facebook to find out more about our events. Or visit –

Pencoed Library has been officially reopened in its 50th anniversary year. During its short closure period, the library has been completely transformed into a bright, welcoming space for the whole community to

A local history display providing unique details of life in the coalfield. Created with original archive materials by the team of the Glamorgan Archives. This exhibition gives a special insight