Arts in Isolation Live at Art Central, Barry. Running from 19th July - 4th September. Please phone the library on 01446 422425 to book to view.

Beach Academy Wales will be touring their pop-up 'Rockpool School' across Vale of Glamorgan beaches this summer. 20 dates have been planned where families can rock up and find out more about rockpool habitats, the creatures that live in them and how to handle them correctly. Families then borrow the equipment they need to explore
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  Menter Bro Morgannwg are offering free play sessions for primary school children between the 26th July and the 12th August this year. The Bwrlwm sessions, which will take place in both the mornings and the afternoons, are for kids between the ages of Reception and Year 6 and will involve outdoor games, sports, arts
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The world’s ultimate musical duo, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are ‘Back Together’ and set to delight cinema audiences up and down the country with the final show of their UK tour at the O2 Arena. Hot on the heels of their star turns in the West End’s phenomenally successful staged concert of Les Misérables, Ball
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Town centres in the Vale of Glamorgan will look blooming lovely this August as the Vale of Glamorgan Council hosts its inaugural Festival of Flowers. With the aim of helping its high streets ‘bloom’ back to life following the COVID19 pandemic, the Council is hosting the event in a bid to drive footfall into the
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Join Barry Town Council on Sunday, 1 August at 10.30 am (until 12 pm) for another litter pick at Bendricks Beach (opposite the Recycling/Refuse Centre - Atlantic Trading Estate). All equipment will be provided, but please bring your own gloves / water. Spaces are limited, with booking via EventBrite

Pedal Emporium specialises in creating fun bicycle powered activities to promote cycling & sustainability. Join Pedal Emporium at Penarth Library for a special #WildWorldHeroes event and create your very own fantastic pedal powered artwork! BOOKING ESSENTIAL: Please CALL 02920 708438 to book a place.  Tuesday 3rd August  11.00am-3.00pm  Penarth Library, Stanwell Road Please note: You do have
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Fiery Jack's Circus brings you a circus show @ Barry Library. On Tuesday 3rd August at 12pm & 1pm Booking is essential. For more information, call Barry Library on 01446422425

It’s StoryTime LIVE in the Library! Join us for a #WildWorldHero Special StoryTime! BOOKING ESSENTIAL - Limited Spaces Available: Please call 02920 708438 to book a place.  Tuesday 10th August at 2.00pm  Penarth Library, Stanwell Road #LibrariesFromHome COVID-19 NOTICE For your own safety and the safety of others we ask that you: Please wear a mask while
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The lovely Mr Derek Brockway will be on home turf in beautiful Barry signing his new book ‘Weatherman Walking The Welsh Coast’ on Saturday 14th August, 11am at Homemade Wales, on High Street. The book contains 15 guided walks along the Wales Coast Path, as undertaken by BBC Wale's beloved weatherman in Series 12 of
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Join us for an Interactive and Immersive puppetry presentation of Country Mouse from the fantastic Helyn Latimer and Puppet Theatre Wales.  Thursday 19th August  Session 1: 2.00pm  Session 2: 3.30pm  Pier Pavillion, Penarth Suitable for ages 4-7 years. Places are limited so booking essential: 029 20708438 Please note: You do have to be a library
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In Association with Aitch and Aitch Bee Events A wonderful opportunity to spend an evening in the company of one of Wales’ and the British Lions most successful Rugby captains, Sam Warburton OBE. From his club career exclusively with Cardiff Blues to becoming one of Wales’ youngest ever captains, Sam will chat about a career
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The 12th century folktales of The Mabinogion have served as a key reference for the exhibition, and the artists have responded by making new works that incorporate painting, sculpture and textiles. Elinor Stanley uses painting to amplify and heighten experience with glowing imagery in strange and filmic compositions. She is drawn to the vigour of the
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Join us and MAD SCIENCE for some crazy experiments down Penarth Pier Pavillion! Mad Science offer an array of fun and interactive STEM activities. Tuesday 2nd September at 11.00am  Pier Pavillion, Penarth Suitable for ages 6+. Places are limited so booking essential: 029 20708438 Please note: You do have to be a library member to
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On Friday 3rd September, enjoy a rare opportunity to hear live chamber music in Barry of the highest quality from these two award-winning recording artists. On Saturday 4th September, Cardiff-born pianist Thomas Gra is a regular concert performer and recitalist. His programme of Russian music offers melody and lyricism, pathos and drama! Part of the
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The Vale of Glamorgan Walking festival is back for 2021, with a packed schedule from Tuesday 7th September - Sunday 12th September. For full details visit www.valeofglamorganwalkingfestival.co.uk or call 01446 749000

Mick Fleetwood has assembled a stellar cast of musicians to celebrate the music that established Fleetwood Mac as one of the biggest bands in the world – the music of Peter Green. With a line-up featuring Neil Finn, Noel Gallagher, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Kirk Hammett, Jonny Lang, John Mayall, Christine McVie, Pete Townshend, Steven
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Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Incredible falsettos, beautiful a capella’s – the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the 60s and 70s – with a huge repertoire including Sherry, Walk Like A Man, My Eyes Adored You, Grease, Rag Doll, Stay, Lets Hang On, Big Girls Don’t
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LAUGH ’TIL YOU’RE RED IN THE FACE “The Hypnotist: Red Raw” is a brand new show where volunteers from the audience unlock their imaginations and create a once-in-a-lifetime show of improvised comedy under the influence of hypnosis – live on stage. Robert Temple is back on tour after a phenomenal 23-day run at the Edinburgh
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