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Cardiff Central Library

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City Centre, Cardiff
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7.4/10
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    Scott N.
    "proxy instructions"(3 Tips)
    Chris P.
    "your laptop"(3 Tips)
    Mike H.
    "It requires setting up some proxy settings."(2 Tips)
    Danielle P.
    "Go and get a book and be bookworm as it's a fab place x"(5 Tips)
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  • Tomasz L.
    Tomasz LicznerskiMay 29, 2013
    Very helpful staff here, and you can return book in any Cardiff library branch across the City
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  • Pearson - Always Learning
    This large, modern library once set the scene in an episode of BBC’s ‘Sherlock’. Most days, though, it acts as the backdrop for Cardiff students working hard and reading books.
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  • M R.
    M RMay 23, 2014
    Great place to surf the net, read, stay and see the whole city
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  • Mike B.
    Mike BrownDecember 18, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Sit in one of the windows overlooking the Hayes with a book and chill while world bustles about in front of you. If it's snowing (like it is now) laugh cruelly as people fall :-)
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  • Mike H.
    Mike HydeJanuary 10, 2011
    Ask an assistant for instructions for WiFi. It requires setting up some proxy settings. Though it blocks certain sites the council deem unsuitable, like Instagram and the iTunes store.
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  • Mandi M.
    Mandi MMarch 5, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Don't except to be able to plug your laptop in - most of the plug points have recently been covered for 'health and safety reasons'
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  • Scott N.
    Scott NonstopApril 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Wireless works perfectly for me, follow the proxy instructions they give you at the info desk & you'll be online!
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    CeriAugust 21, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great view, good book selection but intermittent wifi.
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  • Salem A.heart icon on user image
    Salem AlanaziApril 22, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Keep reading and don't stop. Beautiful place and calm.
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  • David M.
    David MundyMay 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask the staff to point out the available power sockets to charge your laptop.
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  • Chris P.
    Chris PalmerMay 3, 2010
    Take your laptop with you, sit down, and surf for free on their very fast and reliable internet. No membership card needed.
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    MohammedSeptember 1, 2015
    So great city
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  • Brian C.
    Brian CollinsSeptember 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Wireless blocks all ports except 80. Won't be able to use Https sites here
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  • Danielle P.
    Danielle PooleOctober 1, 2010
    Go and get a book and be bookworm as it's a fab place x
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    Elio AssuncaoMarch 31, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Magazines are great
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  • Jabir B.
    Jabir Baron Von KuskusiOctober 17, 2011
    quiet space, I like !
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  • Brian C.
    Brian CollinsJanuary 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The wireless no longer works here. The librarians will give you a sheet of useless instructions. Just go to Starbucks in St Davids instead
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  • Richard F.
    Richard FoxSeptember 9, 2011
    I frequently eat lunch here.
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  • Dazu Rock Carvings N.
    If you like intellectual stimulation, why not visit Cardiff museum. Read more
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  • Sally S.
    Sally SparrowAugust 3, 2012
    Library form the Blind Banker
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  • BARRIE J D.
    BARRIE J DAVIESOctober 10, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Barrie J Davies checks out this place for a good read
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  • Elio A.heart icon on user image
    Elio AssuncaoFebruary 18, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Great looking building,
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  • Sylvain B.heart icon on user image
    Sylvain BoistuaudJuly 9, 2015
    Des sièges confortables, de bons livres, du wifi gratuit... Mais l'ambiance actuelle est un peu gâchée par les travaux, qui émettent bruit et poussière...
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