Major works planned for Llanelli Library
Major building work is to start soon at Llanelli Library this summer as part of a £3.5million refurbishment. It includes protecting and preserving the older part of the building – the Grade 2 listed Athenaeum, one of the oldest buildings in the town centre. A reference library, children’s library, an arts/crafts exhibition area, video conferencing/training room, and a substantial atrium area will be housed in the building. The work is phase three of the refurbishment, and follows extensive repairs in the newer part of the building which has provided a new adult lending library, a CD/DVD lending area and state-of-the-art IT suite with facilities for 27 public access computers. A ‘Return to Learn Centre’, providing a basic skills service, was also incorporated into the adult lending library in 2006. Work is due to start in July and will take around 18 months to complete. The Athenaeum, together with the nearby Llanelly House and Parish Church, are the oldest buildings in town. It current...