THE new-look Porthmadog library, which is now located in the town’s leisure centre, has officially opened to the public following renovation work.

Following significant improvement work funded through a Welsh Government grant and Gwynedd Council funding, the Glaslyn Centre in Porthmadog is now home to both a leisure centre and library.

The new and improved library includes more table computers for library users, a larger and more attractive children’s section, a video conferencing room, better disability access and more parking spaces.

Gwynedd Council said that bringing the services together will mean that staff can pool their resources to ensure a better service for customers, and it is expected that the relocation will deliver annual savings of approximately £18,000 to the council.

Cllr Ioan Thomas, the Gwynedd Cabinet member responsible for the library service, said: “I am delighted to see Porthmadog library’s new home officially opened.

“I am confident that our work to relocate the facility will strengthen Porthmadog library’s position with increased use of both the library and leisure facilities, and indeed means that it is open for more hours than it was in the former building, as it is now open over lunchtime.

“I hope now that local people make the most of this exciting facility which rings together a range of resources under the one roof and delivers improved facilities for the area’s library users.”

See the full story in this week’s Arfon/Dwyfor edition of the Cambrian News