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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · 2d

Did you know that continuing to learn new things helps us feel good and function well? 🧠💡

🙏 A big thank you to our talented staff for delivering activities, to our volunteers for helping, and to @age-uk.bsky.social — with one participant saying: “It was the most relaxed I’ve felt in years!” 🌿

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · 2d

We had a FUN filled day on Saturday for @funpalaces.bsky.social weekend! ✨
Over 60 people joined us at Bristol Central Library for:
🧘 Tai Chi
🎨 Friendship bracelet making
🍄 FUNgi Haiku
👻 A spooky story
It was great to see so many people trying something new which is one of the keys to happiness! 😊

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Deborah Harvey Poetry 🪶 @deborahharvey.bsky.social · 6d

Delighted to have some poems in this initiative organised by Ralph Hoyte and Bristol Libraries. Happy #NationalPoetryDay X

Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · 7d

🎧 STREET! launches today on #NationalPoetryDay!
A digital poetry project placing GPS-triggered soundpools outside 12 Bristol libraries.

Walk into a soundpool & hear poems about street life, neighbourhoods & local vibes.

📱 Find out more and download the app: ralphhoyte.org/home/street/

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · 7d

🎉 To celebrate the launch, we have TWO events today!

📝 Bishopston Library | 12–4pm: Drop-in poetry sessions

✍️ Central Library | 5–6pm: In-depth poetry workshop

Come write, listen, and celebrate poetry in Bristol!

#NationalPoetryDay #STREETPoetry #Bristol #Libraries

Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · 7d

📍 Libraries include: Avonmouth, Bishopston, Bishopsworth, Central, Clifton, Filwood, Fishponds, Henleaze, Junction 3, Southmead, St George & St Pauls.
Open the app, walk into a soundpool, and let the poetry find you.

#Bristol #Poetry #NationalPoetryDay #Libraries

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · 7d

🎧 STREET! launches today on #NationalPoetryDay!
A digital poetry project placing GPS-triggered soundpools outside 12 Bristol libraries.

Walk into a soundpool & hear poems about street life, neighbourhoods & local vibes.

📱 Find out more and download the app: ralphhoyte.org/home/street/

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Redland Library Events @redlandlibevents.bsky.social · 21d

📣 NEXT TUESDAY

🔰 Thursday 23rd September
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🔰 Renaissance Skin
🔰 A talk by Professor Evelyn Welch, Vice-Chancellor of Bristol University
🔰 Redland Library #Bristol
🔰 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)

#History

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · 19d

We were so pleased to welcome The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cllr Henry Michallat & Cllr Stephen Williams, with children & families from our libraries 🏅🌳🌼
For our Summer Reading Challenge prize-giving 🌤🌞🐸
A BIG Well done to EVERYONE who has taken part!
@readingagency.bsky.social

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · 19d

Due to staff absence, the following library will be closed on Saturday 20th September:

• Hillfields 1-2pm

We apologise for the inconvenience

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · 23d

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · 24d

Due to staff absence, the following library will be closed today:

• Clifton 1.30-2pm

W apologise for the inconvenience

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · 24d

Due to staff absence, the following library will be closed today:

• Bishopsworth 10-10.30

We apologise for the inconvenience

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · Sep 8

📅🍂 What's on in September 🍂

Including...
🎶 Rhyme and Storytimes
✍️ Author event with Ben Kane
🧑‍🎤 STREET! poetry competition
📚 September reads on BorrowBox
🌳 Special Collections Sunday: Trees
➕ ...and more!

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · Sep 8

⚠️ Junction 3 Library will be closed for the rest of today, Monday 8th September.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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Redland Library Events @redlandlibevents.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thank you to our Redland Library staff for this book display

🌳 Thursday 11th September
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🌳 Researching your Family History
🌳 #RedlandLibrary #Bristol
🌳 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)

#FamilyHistory #Genealogy

@bristollibraries.bsky.social

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · Sep 4

⚠️ Due to essential maintenance St George Library extended access will be closed between 8-10am on Tuesday 9th September.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · Sep 3

📚 September is here and this month's Unlimited Loans on BorrowBox have arrived!

These 📖 E-books & 🎧 E-audio titles are available to borrow now - without the wait!

➡️ Browse this month's collection online here: bristol.borrowbox.com

📚 September

🎉 Unlimited Loans on BorrowBox From Bristol Libraries!

📖 E-books & 🎧 E-audio:

📘 Somebody I Used to Love – Eve Ainsworth
🏰 The Prisoner's Throne – Holly Black
🌫️ Raven Black – Ann Cleeves
📝 The Headmaster's List – Melissa De La Cruz
🐇 Raising Hare – Chloe Dalton
🕵️‍♀️ Guilty by Definition – Susie Dent
🚫 Break Every Rule – Brian Freeman
🌊 Fire on the Horizon – Imogen Robertson & Wilbur Smith
🎼 Intermezzo – Sally Rooney
⏳ The Stolen Hours – Karen Swan

🎧 E-audio only:

🌌 Big Sky – Kate Atkinson
🐶 Started Early, Took My Dog – Kate Atkinson
💕 Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen
🕵️‍♂️ Deborah Goes to Dover – M.C. Beaton
🏫 New Class at Malory Towers – Enid Blyton & others
📕 The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Bluebonnets – Matt Eversmann & James Patterson
📖 The Book That Broke the World – Mark Lawrence
🕯️ My Love by Candlelight – Faith Martin
👑 Murder Most Royal – Rhys Bowen
🎒 The Boy at the Back of the Class – Onjali Q. Rauf

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 We're hiring! We're looking for a professionally qualified Stock Librarian to join our team at Bristol Central Library.

📅 Application closing date: 21st September

🔍 For the job description and person specification, search 'librarian' on the council jobs website here: www.bristol.gov.uk/jobs

Historic stone building set along a paved street with vintage lamps, grassy foreground, and modern buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · Sep 2

✨ Join us for a lunchtime talk with bestselling author Ben Kane, who will be talking about his latest book ROME

📅 Thursday 25 September 2025 at 12:30PM
📍 Central Library
🎟️ FREE but please book to give us an idea of numbers!
🔗 Find out more: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=237...

Lunchtime Talk: Ben Kane

ABOUT THE AUTHORBen Kane is a bestselling author of historical fiction. He is best known for his FORGOTTEN LEGION, SPARTACUS and HANNIBAL series. Translated into 14 languages, his books have sold more...

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · Sep 1

Due to staff absence, Sea Mills Library will be closed today from 10-10.30am.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · Aug 26

⚠️ Stockwood Library’s Extended Access will be unavailable on Wednesday 27th August from 8am to 10am due to essential building maintenance. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · Aug 22

Hi again, we’ll share details of future opportunities to engage when we’re able to, and we’ll make sure to update via social media, our newsletter and posters in libraries

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢 Service Update: Westbury Library

⚠️ Due to an ongoing electrical fault with the automatic doors, extended access at Westbury Library is closed until further notice.

📚 The library remains open during staffed hours.

🙏 We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social · Aug 18

This is just the start of the process in developing our next strategy. If you were unable to attend, there will be further opportunities for engagement and we will publicise this on our social media channels, our Library newsletter and through posters in all libraries in the Autumn/Winter:

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