Posted: Fri 27th Oct 2023

Wrexham’s libraries to provide warm hubs and hot drinks to residents this winter

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This article is old - Published: Friday, Oct 27th, 2023

Libraries across Wrexham will offer a warm welcome and hot drink to residents this winter.

With the cost-of-living and rising energy bills continuing to impact households across the area, Wrexham Council have confirmed that all 10 of its libraries will provide a warm hubs for residents.

This is the second year that the local authority has utilised existing heated spaces where people are welcome to come to get warm and enjoy a tea or coffee.

From October 30 the list of public libraries offering a warm welcome and a hot drink are:

  • Brynteg Library
  • Cefn Mawr Library
  • Chirk Library
  • Coedpoeth Library
  • Gwersyllt Library
  • Llay Library
  • Overton Library
  • Rhos Library
  • Ruabon Library
  • Wrexham Library

Cllr David A Bithell, Lead member for housing and Chair of the cost of living working group said: “The cost-of-living crisis has left many local people worried about staying warm at home and this is only going to worsen as we move towards the winter months.

“Rising energy prices are putting real pressure on families, so having community warm places in Wrexham is something to help during a very challenging time.”



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