‼Stockwood Library extended access will be unavailable on Thursday 19 March between 9.30 and 1pm. This is to enable work to be carried out on the public computers. The library will be open as usual from 1pm.

📢 Service Update: Knowle Library Unfortunately Knowle Library will be closed this week until Thursday 19th March, due to building issues.

📢 Service Update – Stockwood Library Unfortunately, we’re currently unable to offer public computer access at Stockwood Library. ⏱️ Extended Access is still available during our usual advertised times, but computer use won’t be possible for now.

✨📚 What a wonderful evening! It was a joy to host our Fiction in Translation event last night with author René Karabash and translator Izidora Angel! 🌍📖 We enjoyed a fascinating conversation about the International Booker–longlisted She Who Remains, brilliantly hosted by author and poet Ralf Webb✨

📣 TODAY 🔰 Tuesday 10th March 🔰 7pm (doors open 6:45pm) 🔰 Elizabeth Linley: The Nightingale of Bath 🔰 Thomas Messel tells the story of Elizabeth Linley, one of Britain’s most celebrated singers of C18th 🔰 Redland Library, Bristol 🔰 Admission £3 ( pay at the door - cash only )

📚✨ English Through Media – FREE Course! 🎧🎥📝 Join a 10‑week course designed to help you build confidence in reading, writing, speaking and listening. You'll use videos, podcasts, real‑life documents, digital tools and hands‑on activities to grow your skills at your own pace. 🌟

📣 Advance notice: Avonmouth Library will be closed on Tuesday 17 March and Wednesday 18 March while new windows are being installed. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

‼️Due to a building issue, Redland library will be closed today, Saturday 7th March.‼️ Apologies for any inconvenience.

‼️Due to building issues, Stockwood library will be closed tomorrow Saturday 7th March. Extended Access will be closed all weekend and the morning of Monday 9th March. We apologise for any inconvenience

‼️Due to building issues, Knowle library will be closed tomorrow Friday 6th March. Further updates will be shared as they are available. Apologies for any inconvenience.

⚠️ Due to building issues, Knowle library will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 5 March. We apologise for any inconvenience. Further updates will be shared as they are available.

📢 Cancelled: Story Time and Rhyme and Story Time sessions at Central Library this week Unfortunately, Story Time on Friday 6 at 10.45am is cancelled ❌, and Rhyme and Story Time on Saturday 7 at 10.45am is also cancelled ❌. 📅 All sessions will resume as normal next week from Monday 9 March 👍

📣 Due to staff absence, the following library will be closed today: Hartcliffe Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

📣 Due to staff absence, Marksbury Road Library will be open shorter hours today; Tuesday 3rd March, from 10.30-3. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

You can see one of the longlisted authors, and her translator, for an event next Monday at Central Library. Book your place here: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=266...

⚠️ Due to building issues, Knowle library will be closed today, Monday 2nd March. We apologise for any inconvenience

What drives women to crime (fiction)? Meet bestselling writers Jane Shemilt, HJ Reed & @jaynechard.bsky.social to find out. Tickets for Avonmouth Library's Killer Women are free, but going fast! Friday 27 Mar, 3pm. www.ticketsource.co.uk/acca @bristollibraries.bsky.social @bristol247.bsky.social

Find out more here: www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/li...

Yes, we do have it. You can search for it on our LibrariesWest catalogue and reserve it to your local library for free: www.librarieswest.org.uk/search?p_p_i... #persepolis #iran #marjanesatrapi #graphicnovels #librarieswest

⚠ Rhymetime is cancelled at Central Library today. Apologies for any inconvenience

✨📚 We are excited to be hosting author Rene Karabash and translator Izidora Angel discussing #internationalbooker2026 longlisted book She Who Remains 📆 Monday 9th March at Bristol Central Library 👉 Find out more and book your place here: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=266...

LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2026 🌍🏆 Fiction in Translation: Author Rene Karabash and translator Izidora Angel discuss She Who Remains at Bristol Central Library 📖🏛️ 📆 Monday 9th March – don’t miss it! ✨ 👉 Book your place now: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=266...

⚠️ Due to building issues, Shirehampton Library will be closed for the rest of the day today, Wednesday 25 February. We apologise for the inconvenience to our users.

Due to staff absence, the following libraries will be closed today: • Fishponds from 1-2pm • Bedminster from 5-7pm We apologise for the inconvenience to our users

⚠️ Service update - Junction 3 Library will be closed for the remainder of the day today (Friday 20 February) due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience.

📢 Service Update: Stockwood Library Please note that Extended Access will be unavailable on Tuesday 10 March from 9am–1pm while we upgrade our public computers. The library will be staffed and open as normal from 1pm onwards. Thanks for your patience while we make improvements! 💻✨

📚 Tickets on sale now! 🎉 We're really excited to be hosting this Fiction in Translation event, it's going to be a fascinating conversation between author and translator 🖋️ 🎟️ £4 or Pay What You Can 👉 Book your place here: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=266...

📣 TODAY ☘️ Tuesday 17th February ☘️ 7pm (doors open 6:45pm) ☘️ Country View : Ireland ☘️ A panel discusses the literature, culture, history & people of Ireland ☘️ Redland Library, Bristol ☘️ Admission £3 ( pay at the door - cash only ) #Ireland #Irish #Bristol

📣⚠️ Due to the installation of new windows, Avonmouth Library will be closed from Tuesday 17 March and will re-open on Friday 20 March. Apologies for any inconvenience #Avonmouth #avonmouthlibrary @avonmouth.bsky.social

A day late, but to celebrate #WorldHippoDay, we'd like to introduce you to Guy Fawkes, found in 'Wild animals and the camera' (William P. Dando, 1911). We're sure you'll agree she's a real beauty.

⚠️ Due to staff absence, Henbury Library will be closed today between 1-2pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

🐑🌱 Celebrate the onset of spring with us by making your own fluffy lamb! 🌼✨ 📚 At Redland Library 🗓️ Wednesday 18 February ⏰ 1pm–2pm (Free, no booking necessary, just drop in!) 👧👦 Suitable for ages 3+ (adult supervision required) 🎨 Materials provided 🐏💚 #redlandlibrary @redlandlibevents.bsky.social

📣 Next week ☘️ Tuesday 17th February ☘️ 7pm (doors open 6:45pm) ☘️ Country View : Ireland ☘️ A panel discusses the literature, culture, history & people of Ireland ☘️ Redland Library, Bristol ☘️ Admission £3 ( pay at the door - cash only ) #Ireland #Irish #Bristol

📣 Future events in #Bristol’s Redland Library

📚 February: Unlimited Loans on BorrowBox from Bristol Libraries! 💙 📘✨ eBooks & eAudio ❄️ A Cold Wind from Moscow – Rory Clements 👩‍👧 The Daughter – T.M. Logan 🟡 The Twin – Natasha Preston ⏳ Killing Time – Alan Bennett 🌑 The Dark Wives – Ann Cleeves 📖 A Little Life – Hanya Yanagihara

Next week is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek support for children & young people can be found in #ReadingWell books at our libraries. Or explore the books online www.readingagency.org.uk/reading-well @Place2Be #CMHW2026

⚠️ 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.

📢 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🙏

📣 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 🙏

📣📣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.

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.

⚠️ 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.

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?...

⚠️ 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.

✨ 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 ⬇️

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.

📢 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.

🧥 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

📣📣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.