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⚠️ Service Update - Thursday 5 February⚠️
🖨️ We’re currently experiencing issues with printing at our libraries. We’re working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 🔧
📱WiFi printing from a personal device is available at some libraries - please check before visiting a library.
🖨️ We’re currently experiencing issues with printing at our libraries. We’re working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 🔧
📱WiFi printing from a personal device is available at some libraries - please check before visiting a library.
February 5, 2026 at 12:40 PM
⚠️ Service Update - Thursday 5 February⚠️
🖨️ We’re currently experiencing issues with printing at our libraries. We’re working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 🔧
📱WiFi printing from a personal device is available at some libraries - please check before visiting a library.
🖨️ We’re currently experiencing issues with printing at our libraries. We’re working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 🔧
📱WiFi printing from a personal device is available at some libraries - please check before visiting a library.
📢 Advance Notice
⚠️ Due to a software upgrade, library computers, printing, Wi‑Fi and Wi‑Fi printing will be unavailable at all sites🕘 9am – 10.30am on Wednesday 11 February. This includes libraries in Extended Access and the café at St Pauls Learning Centre. Apologies for any inconvenience caused🙏
⚠️ Due to a software upgrade, library computers, printing, Wi‑Fi and Wi‑Fi printing will be unavailable at all sites🕘 9am – 10.30am on Wednesday 11 February. This includes libraries in Extended Access and the café at St Pauls Learning Centre. Apologies for any inconvenience caused🙏
February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
📢 Advance Notice
⚠️ Due to a software upgrade, library computers, printing, Wi‑Fi and Wi‑Fi printing will be unavailable at all sites🕘 9am – 10.30am on Wednesday 11 February. This includes libraries in Extended Access and the café at St Pauls Learning Centre. Apologies for any inconvenience caused🙏
⚠️ Due to a software upgrade, library computers, printing, Wi‑Fi and Wi‑Fi printing will be unavailable at all sites🕘 9am – 10.30am on Wednesday 11 February. This includes libraries in Extended Access and the café at St Pauls Learning Centre. Apologies for any inconvenience caused🙏
📣 Service update - we're pleased to say that printing is now working again in our libraries! 🖨️
Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused 🙏
Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused 🙏
February 4, 2026 at 10:56 AM
📣 Service update - we're pleased to say that printing is now working again in our libraries! 🖨️
Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused 🙏
Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused 🙏
📣📣Due to regular building maintenance, Extended Access will be unavailable at St George Library tomorrow, Thursday 5th February from 8am to 10am.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
February 4, 2026 at 9:49 AM
📣📣Due to regular building maintenance, Extended Access will be unavailable at St George Library tomorrow, Thursday 5th February from 8am to 10am.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Due to building issue, Knowle Library is closing for the rest of the day. We hope to open again on Thursday 5th February.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused to Bristol’s residents.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused to Bristol’s residents.
February 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Due to building issue, Knowle Library is closing for the rest of the day. We hope to open again on Thursday 5th February.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused to Bristol’s residents.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused to Bristol’s residents.
⚠️ Service Update - Tuesday 3 February⚠️
🖨️ We’re currently experiencing issues with printing at our libraries. We’re working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 🔧
📱WiFi printing from a personal device is available at some libraries - please check before visiting a library.
🖨️ We’re currently experiencing issues with printing at our libraries. We’re working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 🔧
📱WiFi printing from a personal device is available at some libraries - please check before visiting a library.
February 3, 2026 at 10:17 AM
⚠️ Service Update - Tuesday 3 February⚠️
🖨️ We’re currently experiencing issues with printing at our libraries. We’re working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 🔧
📱WiFi printing from a personal device is available at some libraries - please check before visiting a library.
🖨️ We’re currently experiencing issues with printing at our libraries. We’re working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 🔧
📱WiFi printing from a personal device is available at some libraries - please check before visiting a library.
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This event sounds great! 🙌
Did you know last year we acquired the literary archive of Mariana Villa-Gilbert? The archive comprises drafts of prose, poetry & dramatic works, mostly unpublished, as well as letters & contracts.
Find out more on our catalogue! ➡️ lib-archives.ex.ac.uk/Record.aspx?...
Did you know last year we acquired the literary archive of Mariana Villa-Gilbert? The archive comprises drafts of prose, poetry & dramatic works, mostly unpublished, as well as letters & contracts.
Find out more on our catalogue! ➡️ lib-archives.ex.ac.uk/Record.aspx?...
✨ Join us for our first Lunchtime Lecture of 2026!
📅 Thursday 12 February
🕧 12.30–1.30pm
📍 Bristol Central Library
🏳️🌈 To celebrate the LGBTQIA+ history month, this talk will introduce an important and until now largely unknown queer novelist, Mariana Villa-Gilbert
Find out more and free tickets ⬇️
📅 Thursday 12 February
🕧 12.30–1.30pm
📍 Bristol Central Library
🏳️🌈 To celebrate the LGBTQIA+ history month, this talk will introduce an important and until now largely unknown queer novelist, Mariana Villa-Gilbert
Find out more and free tickets ⬇️
Lunchtime Lecture: Mariana Villa-Gilbert
To celebrate the LGBTQIA+ history month, this lunchtime lecture will introduce you to an important, and until now largely unknown queer novelist, Mariana Villa-Gilbert (1937-2023), and her finest nove...
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital
January 29, 2026 at 2:44 PM
This event sounds great! 🙌
Did you know last year we acquired the literary archive of Mariana Villa-Gilbert? The archive comprises drafts of prose, poetry & dramatic works, mostly unpublished, as well as letters & contracts.
Find out more on our catalogue! ➡️ lib-archives.ex.ac.uk/Record.aspx?...
Did you know last year we acquired the literary archive of Mariana Villa-Gilbert? The archive comprises drafts of prose, poetry & dramatic works, mostly unpublished, as well as letters & contracts.
Find out more on our catalogue! ➡️ lib-archives.ex.ac.uk/Record.aspx?...
⚠️ Service Update⚠️
🖨️ We’re experiencing issues with printing at our libraries and printing is not currently available. We’re working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 🔧
🙏Thank you for your patience — we’ll share further updates as soon as possible.
🖨️ We’re experiencing issues with printing at our libraries and printing is not currently available. We’re working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 🔧
🙏Thank you for your patience — we’ll share further updates as soon as possible.
February 2, 2026 at 10:21 AM
⚠️ Service Update⚠️
🖨️ We’re experiencing issues with printing at our libraries and printing is not currently available. We’re working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 🔧
🙏Thank you for your patience — we’ll share further updates as soon as possible.
🖨️ We’re experiencing issues with printing at our libraries and printing is not currently available. We’re working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 🔧
🙏Thank you for your patience — we’ll share further updates as soon as possible.
✨ Join us for our first Lunchtime Lecture of 2026!
📅 Thursday 12 February
🕧 12.30–1.30pm
📍 Bristol Central Library
🏳️🌈 To celebrate the LGBTQIA+ history month, this talk will introduce an important and until now largely unknown queer novelist, Mariana Villa-Gilbert
Find out more and free tickets ⬇️
📅 Thursday 12 February
🕧 12.30–1.30pm
📍 Bristol Central Library
🏳️🌈 To celebrate the LGBTQIA+ history month, this talk will introduce an important and until now largely unknown queer novelist, Mariana Villa-Gilbert
Find out more and free tickets ⬇️
Lunchtime Lecture: Mariana Villa-Gilbert
To celebrate the LGBTQIA+ history month, this lunchtime lecture will introduce you to an important, and until now largely unknown queer novelist, Mariana Villa-Gilbert (1937-2023), and her finest nove...
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital
January 29, 2026 at 11:31 AM
✨ Join us for our first Lunchtime Lecture of 2026!
📅 Thursday 12 February
🕧 12.30–1.30pm
📍 Bristol Central Library
🏳️🌈 To celebrate the LGBTQIA+ history month, this talk will introduce an important and until now largely unknown queer novelist, Mariana Villa-Gilbert
Find out more and free tickets ⬇️
📅 Thursday 12 February
🕧 12.30–1.30pm
📍 Bristol Central Library
🏳️🌈 To celebrate the LGBTQIA+ history month, this talk will introduce an important and until now largely unknown queer novelist, Mariana Villa-Gilbert
Find out more and free tickets ⬇️
Due to staffing issues, Whitchurch Library will close early at 4pm today, Wednesday 28th January
Due to heating issues, Stockwood Library is also closed, although the extended access offer is available to those signed up to it.
Due to heating issues, Stockwood Library is also closed, although the extended access offer is available to those signed up to it.
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Due to staffing issues, Whitchurch Library will close early at 4pm today, Wednesday 28th January
Due to heating issues, Stockwood Library is also closed, although the extended access offer is available to those signed up to it.
Due to heating issues, Stockwood Library is also closed, although the extended access offer is available to those signed up to it.
📢 Stockwood Library Service Update
Due to ongoing building issues, Stockwood Library is closed from 2pm today, Monday 26 January.
In addition, please note that Extended Access will not be available until at least 5pm on Tuesday 27 January. We’re really sorry for the inconvenience.
Due to ongoing building issues, Stockwood Library is closed from 2pm today, Monday 26 January.
In addition, please note that Extended Access will not be available until at least 5pm on Tuesday 27 January. We’re really sorry for the inconvenience.
January 26, 2026 at 2:53 PM
📢 Stockwood Library Service Update
Due to ongoing building issues, Stockwood Library is closed from 2pm today, Monday 26 January.
In addition, please note that Extended Access will not be available until at least 5pm on Tuesday 27 January. We’re really sorry for the inconvenience.
Due to ongoing building issues, Stockwood Library is closed from 2pm today, Monday 26 January.
In addition, please note that Extended Access will not be available until at least 5pm on Tuesday 27 January. We’re really sorry for the inconvenience.
🧥 Winter coats ❄️
With the cold winter weather here now 🌨️
please help yourself to a coat from our coat rail if you are in need of one. ❄️
🧡 Bring one leave one scheme 🤝
If you have a spare coat please feel free to donate it.
Adult coats only please. Thank you. 🧥
#winter #donations #free #staywarm
With the cold winter weather here now 🌨️
please help yourself to a coat from our coat rail if you are in need of one. ❄️
🧡 Bring one leave one scheme 🤝
If you have a spare coat please feel free to donate it.
Adult coats only please. Thank you. 🧥
#winter #donations #free #staywarm
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🧥 Winter coats ❄️
With the cold winter weather here now 🌨️
please help yourself to a coat from our coat rail if you are in need of one. ❄️
🧡 Bring one leave one scheme 🤝
If you have a spare coat please feel free to donate it.
Adult coats only please. Thank you. 🧥
#winter #donations #free #staywarm
With the cold winter weather here now 🌨️
please help yourself to a coat from our coat rail if you are in need of one. ❄️
🧡 Bring one leave one scheme 🤝
If you have a spare coat please feel free to donate it.
Adult coats only please. Thank you. 🧥
#winter #donations #free #staywarm
📣📣Sea Mills Library has now re-opened.
January 6, 2026 at 11:20 AM
📣📣Sea Mills Library has now re-opened.
📣📣Due to low temperatures and no heating Southmead Library will be closed today, Tues 6 Jan.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
January 6, 2026 at 10:44 AM
📣📣Due to low temperatures and no heating Southmead Library will be closed today, Tues 6 Jan.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
📣📣Sea Mills library is currently closed due to an urgent building issue.
There will be further notification when it will open again.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
There will be further notification when it will open again.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
January 6, 2026 at 10:43 AM
📣📣Sea Mills library is currently closed due to an urgent building issue.
There will be further notification when it will open again.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
There will be further notification when it will open again.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
♟️ Chess Club is back!
👧👦 For children aged 8+ and their families
✅ Whether you’ve played before or never tried it, come and join us!
📅 Mondays, 4–5 PM
🔄 Restarting 12 January until 9 February, then 2–30 March
📍 Bedminster Library
🎟️ No need to book – just turn up!
#bedminster #bedminsterlibrary #bs3
👧👦 For children aged 8+ and their families
✅ Whether you’ve played before or never tried it, come and join us!
📅 Mondays, 4–5 PM
🔄 Restarting 12 January until 9 February, then 2–30 March
📍 Bedminster Library
🎟️ No need to book – just turn up!
#bedminster #bedminsterlibrary #bs3
January 2, 2026 at 12:14 PM
♟️ Chess Club is back!
👧👦 For children aged 8+ and their families
✅ Whether you’ve played before or never tried it, come and join us!
📅 Mondays, 4–5 PM
🔄 Restarting 12 January until 9 February, then 2–30 March
📍 Bedminster Library
🎟️ No need to book – just turn up!
#bedminster #bedminsterlibrary #bs3
👧👦 For children aged 8+ and their families
✅ Whether you’ve played before or never tried it, come and join us!
📅 Mondays, 4–5 PM
🔄 Restarting 12 January until 9 February, then 2–30 March
📍 Bedminster Library
🎟️ No need to book – just turn up!
#bedminster #bedminsterlibrary #bs3
🎉 Love LEGO? Join Our LEGO Club! 🧱✨
📍 Where: Bishopsworth Library
🕒 When: Every Saturday from 10 January onwards
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
👧👦 Suitable for children aged 4–10 years
👩👩👧 Children must be accompanied by an adult
✅ It’s FREE! No need to book
📍 Where: Bishopsworth Library
🕒 When: Every Saturday from 10 January onwards
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
👧👦 Suitable for children aged 4–10 years
👩👩👧 Children must be accompanied by an adult
✅ It’s FREE! No need to book
January 2, 2026 at 12:05 PM
🎉 Love LEGO? Join Our LEGO Club! 🧱✨
📍 Where: Bishopsworth Library
🕒 When: Every Saturday from 10 January onwards
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
👧👦 Suitable for children aged 4–10 years
👩👩👧 Children must be accompanied by an adult
✅ It’s FREE! No need to book
📍 Where: Bishopsworth Library
🕒 When: Every Saturday from 10 January onwards
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
👧👦 Suitable for children aged 4–10 years
👩👩👧 Children must be accompanied by an adult
✅ It’s FREE! No need to book
Due to staff absence, the following library will be closed today:
• Avonmouth 10-11
We apologise for the inconvenience
• Avonmouth 10-11
We apologise for the inconvenience
December 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Due to staff absence, the following library will be closed today:
• Avonmouth 10-11
We apologise for the inconvenience
• Avonmouth 10-11
We apologise for the inconvenience
⚠️Now that the boiler has been fixed at Westbury Library, we are able to reopen for Extended Access from today at 4.15pm
December 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
⚠️Now that the boiler has been fixed at Westbury Library, we are able to reopen for Extended Access from today at 4.15pm
🚨🚨Due to staff absence, the following libraries will be closed today:
• Marksbury Road from 10-10.30am
• Bedminster from 1-2pm
we apologise for inconvenience
• Marksbury Road from 10-10.30am
• Bedminster from 1-2pm
we apologise for inconvenience
December 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🚨🚨Due to staff absence, the following libraries will be closed today:
• Marksbury Road from 10-10.30am
• Bedminster from 1-2pm
we apologise for inconvenience
• Marksbury Road from 10-10.30am
• Bedminster from 1-2pm
we apologise for inconvenience
🎄✨ Children at Bedminster Library have decorated the Christmas tree with beautiful hand-made crafts! 🖌️🎨
📚💫 If you're in the area, pop in to see their colourful creations! 🎅🎁
#BedminsterLibrary #ChristmasCrafts #CommunitySpirit #FestiveFun #Bedminster #BS3
📚💫 If you're in the area, pop in to see their colourful creations! 🎅🎁
#BedminsterLibrary #ChristmasCrafts #CommunitySpirit #FestiveFun #Bedminster #BS3
December 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🎄✨ Children at Bedminster Library have decorated the Christmas tree with beautiful hand-made crafts! 🖌️🎨
📚💫 If you're in the area, pop in to see their colourful creations! 🎅🎁
#BedminsterLibrary #ChristmasCrafts #CommunitySpirit #FestiveFun #Bedminster #BS3
📚💫 If you're in the area, pop in to see their colourful creations! 🎅🎁
#BedminsterLibrary #ChristmasCrafts #CommunitySpirit #FestiveFun #Bedminster #BS3
📚✨ Staff at Henbury Library have created this amazing book-themed Christmas tree! 🎄📖
It’s our festive submission to the Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, Henbury🌟
🎅🎁🎉👉 Pop along this Wednesday to Saturday to see our tree 🌲❤️
#henbury #henburylibrary #bookstart #christmastree
It’s our festive submission to the Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, Henbury🌟
🎅🎁🎉👉 Pop along this Wednesday to Saturday to see our tree 🌲❤️
#henbury #henburylibrary #bookstart #christmastree
December 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
📚✨ Staff at Henbury Library have created this amazing book-themed Christmas tree! 🎄📖
It’s our festive submission to the Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, Henbury🌟
🎅🎁🎉👉 Pop along this Wednesday to Saturday to see our tree 🌲❤️
#henbury #henburylibrary #bookstart #christmastree
It’s our festive submission to the Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, Henbury🌟
🎅🎁🎉👉 Pop along this Wednesday to Saturday to see our tree 🌲❤️
#henbury #henburylibrary #bookstart #christmastree
⚠️🎄📚 Libraries in Bristol will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 24 December🎅 Open again on Saturday 27 December
❌ Closed on Thursday 1 January 🎆Open again on Friday 2 January
🔑 For Extended Access please check individual libraries
💻 Our online services are available 24/7
👉 www.bristol.gov.uk/libraries
❌ Closed on Thursday 1 January 🎆Open again on Friday 2 January
🔑 For Extended Access please check individual libraries
💻 Our online services are available 24/7
👉 www.bristol.gov.uk/libraries
December 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
⚠️🎄📚 Libraries in Bristol will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 24 December🎅 Open again on Saturday 27 December
❌ Closed on Thursday 1 January 🎆Open again on Friday 2 January
🔑 For Extended Access please check individual libraries
💻 Our online services are available 24/7
👉 www.bristol.gov.uk/libraries
❌ Closed on Thursday 1 January 🎆Open again on Friday 2 January
🔑 For Extended Access please check individual libraries
💻 Our online services are available 24/7
👉 www.bristol.gov.uk/libraries
📣📣Due to staff absence, the following library will be closed today, Saturday 13 Dec:
• Junction 3 library 1pm – 2pm
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
• Junction 3 library 1pm – 2pm
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
December 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
📣📣Due to staff absence, the following library will be closed today, Saturday 13 Dec:
• Junction 3 library 1pm – 2pm
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
• Junction 3 library 1pm – 2pm
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
✨ New! ✨
📚 Nature Book Club 📚
📍 Horfield Library
🗓 Starting Tuesday 20 January 2026, 3:30–4:30pm
👥 For ages 15+ (children & siblings welcome)
📖 First book: Diary of a Young Naturalist
📚 Pop into #HorfieldLibrary to borrow your copy!
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=262...
#horfield #nature
📚 Nature Book Club 📚
📍 Horfield Library
🗓 Starting Tuesday 20 January 2026, 3:30–4:30pm
👥 For ages 15+ (children & siblings welcome)
📖 First book: Diary of a Young Naturalist
📚 Pop into #HorfieldLibrary to borrow your copy!
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=262...
#horfield #nature
December 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
✨ New! ✨
📚 Nature Book Club 📚
📍 Horfield Library
🗓 Starting Tuesday 20 January 2026, 3:30–4:30pm
👥 For ages 15+ (children & siblings welcome)
📖 First book: Diary of a Young Naturalist
📚 Pop into #HorfieldLibrary to borrow your copy!
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=262...
#horfield #nature
📚 Nature Book Club 📚
📍 Horfield Library
🗓 Starting Tuesday 20 January 2026, 3:30–4:30pm
👥 For ages 15+ (children & siblings welcome)
📖 First book: Diary of a Young Naturalist
📚 Pop into #HorfieldLibrary to borrow your copy!
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=262...
#horfield #nature