This document summarizes the work of CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, the policy division of the Welsh Government. It outlines CyMAL's roles in advising the minister, developing policy, and supporting Wales' library sector. It also describes several Welsh government library initiatives including Libraries for Life from 2008-2011 and the current Libraries Inspire framework, which aims to inspire reading and learning through collaboration between library services. Examples of current collaborative projects between Welsh libraries are also summarized.