Pontypridd Library
Library Road
Pontypridd
CF37 2DY
Telephone (01443) 486850
Fax (01443) 493258
E-Mail Pontypridd.Library@rhondda-cynon-taff.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.
Meet the authors!
The popular ‘Meet the Author’ events continue at Pontypridd Library this year. All are welcome to the talks on the following dates:
Terry Walton
‘Feed Yourself From Your Own Patch’ – Wednesday, February 8 at 2pm
Catrin Collier
‘The Pontypridd Sagas’ – Tuesday, February 14 at 5pm
Professor Dai Smith
‘Imagining Pontypridd’ – Tuesday, March 13 at 5pm
Kim Howells
‘An Audience’ – Tuesday, April 10 at 5pm
Dean Powell
'The Life of Dr William Price’ – Tuesday, May 8 at 5pm
Alun Seward
‘Pontypridd Past & Present’ – Tuesday, June 12 at 5pm
Hours of Opening
Timetable
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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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11 x Public access PC’s
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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 (CD’s 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.
Other Services
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