Audi books and more available from Wrexham libraries

Gwersyllt Library would like to establish a new group for local residents to discuss and reminisce about the local area and about times gone by. If you would be interested in joining this group, then please come along to Gwersyllt Library on the first Thursday of the month at 2.30pm. Bring any stories, pictures or any other items you think would be of interest to share with others. Tea and coffee provided.

Don't forget - we've gone Fines Free!

From January 1, 2023, you will no longer be fined if your library items are late back, however if you've not returned them after 90 days, you will be billed a replacement cost of the item. You will still be able to renew your books up to five times if you cannot get in or you haven't finished with them and we would encourage you to do this. If you have books which you have had for a while, we would really appreciate their return. Please note, that your book will no longer be automatically renewed, so you must remember to return or renew them before they become overdue.

Mindfulness in winter at Brynteg Library

This new year most of us will be making a few promises to ourselves: get more exercise, eat healthier, drink a little less wine, etc. New Year's resolutions aren't like ordinary goals. They have a far more powerful effect on our psyche because the end of one year and the start of another symbolises new beginnings, a new chapter, and another chance to achieve the things we've always dreamt of. So why not put mindfulness at the top of your list? At the heart of every goal lies the desire to be happier. Science has shown the benefits of mindfulness extend not only to improved wellbeing, mental and physical health, better sleep, reduced stress but also to an improved level of happiness. Brynteg Library has a wide selection of books to help you along the way. Titles include: Conscious Craft 20 Mindful Makes To Reconnect Head, Heart & Hands Series - Whittling by Barn the Spoon; Quilting by Elli Beaven; Knitting by Sicgmone Kludje and Vanessa Koranteng, and Pottery by Lucy Davidson. Meddylgarwch/Mindfulness by Mark Williams and Danny Penman; and, A Year of Living Mindfully by Anna Black; and, Draw Yourself Calm by Amy Maricle; and, Mindfulness at Work by Maria Arpa.

Ageing Well in Wales

Ageing Well in Wales is a national programme which will help us ensure we keep on making the most of life as we get older. Adult Community Learning are providing two free chair aerobic session at Chirk and Cefn Mawr libraries this February. These low impact chair based activities, are aimed at improving fitness, balance and flexibility for older people. The sessions include refreshments and a free resistance band. Both sessions will take place on Monday, February 6, with the session at Chirk Library from noon-1pm followed by the session at Cefn Mawr Library, 1.30pm-2.30pm. Booking is essential, call Chirk Library on 01691 772344 or Cefn Mawr Library on 01978 820938.

Free audio books

Are you planning any long journeys, or do you like whiling away the time whilst walking the dog? Whatever your preference, your local library will have a wide variety of audio books to keep you occupied. You can borrow audio books to play on your CD player or you can download them to your device for free using our special Borrowbox app which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store for Android. For more details visit www.wrexham.gov.uk/libraries

Welsh Book Review

Stori Sydyn: Dau Frawd, Dwy Gêm: Stori'r Cabangos gan Dylan Ebenezer

Stori Sydyn: Dau Frawd, Dwy Gêm: Stori'r Cabangos, by Dylan Ebenezer.

Dyma lyfr sy'n cynhesu'r galon. Llyfr am gariad rhieni a'u hymroddiad i weld eu meibion yn llwyddo yn eu dewis feysydd sydd yma. Y teulu, gyda chymorth rhagorol Dylan Ebenezer, sy'n dweud yr hanes a hynny mewn arddull onest ac agos atoch. Ac fel pob llyfr yn y gyfres Stori Sydyn mae'n hawdd iawn i'w ddarllen. Mae Ben a Theo Cabango yn ddau frawd hil gymysg o Gaerdydd, a'r ddau yn sêr ifanc yn y byd chwaraeon. Mae Ben yn chwaraewr pêl-droed i dîm Abertawe ac wedi bod yng ngharfan tîm Cymru, a'r brawd bach, Theo'n gwneud enw iddo'i hun yn y byd rygbi. Cawn yr hanes drwy 4 persbectif gwahanol - y ddau frawd a'r rhieni.

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