Heritage Minister visits refurbished Sandfields Library

Sandfields Library in Neath Port Talbot has hosted a visit from the heritage Minister at the Welsh Assembly, Alun Ffred Jones.

The popular library has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment thanks to a £108,400 grant from the Welsh Assembly.

Neath Port Talbot Council contributed financially to the project which has made the library a more welcoming place for library users.

The library now is a better place to hold small community events. It now boasts a meeting room and much better children and teenage areas.

Council Leader Ali Thomas, said, "Neath Port Talbot has successfully bid for money from the Welsh Assembly Government to refurbish a number of its libraries.

"Neath Library had a makeover last year and the most recent refurbishment has taken place in the popular community library in Sandfields.

"Work on Cwmavon library is due to start shortly. In each one, furniture and shelving have been replaced and new computer features have been added for the benefit of both adults and children."