Unlock the past with the help of Wrexham libraries

Wrexham Library closed on Christmas Eve and re-open on Wednesday, December 29, from 9am-1pm. The library will also be open on Thursday, December 30 and Friday, December 31, from 9am-1pm. All branch libraries closed at on December 24 and will re-open on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. All online services such as downloading free eBooks and eAudiobooks plus access to Ancestry.com, Theory Test Pro and much more will remain open for you to access 24/7 during the festive week.

Join the library online

Did you know you can join Wrexham Libraries on-line by going to www.wrexham.gov.uk/libraries. Scroll down and click on Join Wrexham Libraries, fill in the form and click Register. You will receive a confirmation email with your temporary membership number which can use 24/7 on our online services. Please check you have entered your email correctly and check your Junk folder in case your confirmation goes there. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Escape this Christmas with BorrowBox

Did you know Wrexham Libraries offer a service where you can download 10 eBooks and 10 eAudiobooks for free for 21 days via the BorrowBox App? Borrowing digital content has never been simpler, smarter or more convenient. BorrowBox digital content is available any time from work, home or anywhere 24/7. You can reserve or borrow up to 10 eAudiobooks and 10 eBooks at a time. Browse their library of the world's best authors and titles as well as enjoying newsletters, bonus interviews and author profiles. How and where you enjoy your favourite titles is your choice in just a few easy steps, all you need is a valid library card. For more details visit www.wrexham.gov.uk/libraries and follow the online service link.

Ancestry.com

Did you know that you can access the full Ancestry.com package free of charge from home using your library card until the end of December? If you would like to know more about your family history why not visit the Ancestry.com page through our website www.wrexham.gov.uk/libraries select Online Catalog then log in to your library account at the top of the page and select the Ancestry icon. You've only got a week left to try it!

Looking for Inspiration?

We all know how hard it is to choose a good book. However, if you have a social media account on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook we can help you choose your next book. We regularly post photos of themed book displays from all of our libraries, as well as book reviews, suggested reading and other related book topics. Follow us on:  Facebook - Wrexham Libraries | Llyfrgelloedd Wrecsam; Twitter - @WxmLibraries | @LlyfrgellWcm; Instagram - wrexlib

Book Review

Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan

Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan

A perfect Christmas read to get you into the mood in these cold dark nights, and difficult times. The book features all the characters that we met and loved at the Cupcake Cafe, but it doesn't matter if you haven't read that first, Colgan gives a detailed introduction to them all at the beginning, so you could still read this book as a stand alone one. It carries on the story of Issy, the prospect of a long distance romance, and the Christmas rush at the cafe, which is all beginning to take its toll! It's poignant, funny and joyful, and made me want to bake lots of lovely things! Tina

• The staff at Wrexham Library and Information Service would like to thank all of their customers for their support over the last 12 months, it is very much appreciated. We hope you all have a happy and healthy Christmas.