Library

Picture of Pontyclun Library

Finding us

Pontyclun Library is in Heol y Felin Pontyclun. The building is wheelchair accessible

You can find the library on google maps and you can contact them by

  • phone on 01443 237843
  • e-mail pontyclun.library@rct.gov.uk

Our Opening hours are

DayMorningsAfternoons
MondayClosedClosed
TuesdayOpen all day9am -6pm
WednesdayOpen all day9am - 6pm
Thursday9am - 1pmClosed
FridayOpen all day9am - 6pm
Saturday9am - 1pmClosed
SundayClosedClosed

Pontyclun library was opened on Monday 10th December 1973. It underwent a major modernisation in 2010 including the addition of a purpose-built PC suite. Inside you’ll find:

  • Free audiobooks on CD
  • Free WiFi and Desktop PC access
  • Free access to Ancestry and FindMyPast
  • Access to free e-books and e-audiobooks
  • Access to free digital magazines and comics
  • Recycling bags
  • Leaflets and flyers for local attractions and groups
  • World travel guides
  • Welsh language books
  • Teen fiction
  • Board books for babies
  • A dedicated horror, fantasy and sci-fi section
  • Graphic novels for children and adults
  • Laminating and photocopying (charges apply)

Meeting Room

The library has a meeting room that can seat 10-12 people. There is a charge of £10 per hour for private hire, but is free to charities and non-profit groups.

One4All Outreach Surgery

RCT One4all deals with Blue Badge and Bus Pass applications, housing benefits and  council tax queries. They operate from the library every Tuesday, 9am-4pm. Book your appointment online at One4aLL Advice Service | Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (rctcbc.gov.uk) or ring the call centre on 01443 425005.

Lloyds Bank

Lloyds will run an outreach surgery every other Wednesday between 9am-4pm. No money transactions, but plenty of help and advice.

Half Term – Stories & Crafts

Every half term the library holds special craft sessions for children up to the age of 8. Ask in the library for details of upcoming events!

Joining the library

Membership is free! Just bring one piece of identification that shows your name and current address (i.e. driving licence, utility bill, etc) and you will be issued a library card that can be used at any RCT library, and also grants you access to our online facilities. Members can borrow up to 10 books at a time for a loan period of 3 weeks. Loans can be online, by phone, email or in person – provided there’s no one else waiting for them!

RCT Library services

More information about this library and all the other libraries run by RCT CBC can be found at the RCT library services website.

Donations

We gratefully accept donations of any books that are in good condition, except non-fiction over two years old. Baked goods are always welcome!

crossmenu linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram