Bristol Libraries
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Totally normal Friday afternoon at Central Library. Just taking one of our library trees for a walk ahead of #NationalTreeWeek next week. 🪴🌳🌿
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Totally normal Friday afternoon at Central Library. Just taking one of our library trees for a walk ahead of #NationalTreeWeek next week. 🪴🌳🌿
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Thrilled to have some poems in the Street! initiative organised by Ralph Hoyte & @bristollibraries.bsky.social. Here's how to access them; plus, at 1.30, a snatch of my poem about my great-great grandmother who lived on Christmas Steps in 1880s #Bristol #poetry
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8oo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8oo...
STREET - geo located poetry of the street
YouTube video by Ralph Hoyte
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November 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Thrilled to have some poems in the Street! initiative organised by Ralph Hoyte & @bristollibraries.bsky.social. Here's how to access them; plus, at 1.30, a snatch of my poem about my great-great grandmother who lived on Christmas Steps in 1880s #Bristol #poetry
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8oo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8oo...
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In #Bristol? Love #history and #historicalfiction as well as #crimefiction and #mysteryfiction? Come along and listen to my lunchtime talk @bristollibraries.bsky.social
on Thursday 27 November 2025 at 12:30PM. Get your FREE tickets here: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=241...
on Thursday 27 November 2025 at 12:30PM. Get your FREE tickets here: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=241...
Lunchtime Talk with Author David Cairns: Writing Historical Fiction
Join us for a free lunchtime talk with author David Cairns, who will discuss the research he undertakes to make his fiction as 'real' and accurate as possible, how he has been inspired by British writ...
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
In #Bristol? Love #history and #historicalfiction as well as #crimefiction and #mysteryfiction? Come along and listen to my lunchtime talk @bristollibraries.bsky.social
on Thursday 27 November 2025 at 12:30PM. Get your FREE tickets here: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=241...
on Thursday 27 November 2025 at 12:30PM. Get your FREE tickets here: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=241...
📢 Service Update: Horfield Library Closure
Due to urgent building maintenance Horfield Library is currently closed until further notice.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused to Bristol’s residents.
Due to urgent building maintenance Horfield Library is currently closed until further notice.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused to Bristol’s residents.
November 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
📢 Service Update: Horfield Library Closure
Due to urgent building maintenance Horfield Library is currently closed until further notice.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused to Bristol’s residents.
Due to urgent building maintenance Horfield Library is currently closed until further notice.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused to Bristol’s residents.
🎉 Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th!
📅 22 Nov | ⏰ 1 PM
📍 Sea Mills Library
Enjoy 🍰 cakes, 🎨 art, ✏️ silhouette drawing, 📖 storytime & more!
✨ Costumes welcome. Free entry!
👉 More Info: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=252...
#JaneAusten #SeaMillsLibrary #SeaMills
📅 22 Nov | ⏰ 1 PM
📍 Sea Mills Library
Enjoy 🍰 cakes, 🎨 art, ✏️ silhouette drawing, 📖 storytime & more!
✨ Costumes welcome. Free entry!
👉 More Info: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=252...
#JaneAusten #SeaMillsLibrary #SeaMills
November 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
🎉 Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th!
📅 22 Nov | ⏰ 1 PM
📍 Sea Mills Library
Enjoy 🍰 cakes, 🎨 art, ✏️ silhouette drawing, 📖 storytime & more!
✨ Costumes welcome. Free entry!
👉 More Info: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=252...
#JaneAusten #SeaMillsLibrary #SeaMills
📅 22 Nov | ⏰ 1 PM
📍 Sea Mills Library
Enjoy 🍰 cakes, 🎨 art, ✏️ silhouette drawing, 📖 storytime & more!
✨ Costumes welcome. Free entry!
👉 More Info: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=252...
#JaneAusten #SeaMillsLibrary #SeaMills
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Last night, in #Bristol’s #RedlandLibrary, Dr. Cody Porter (Senior Lecturer in Psychology UWE), Louise McLachlan (Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science UWE) and Brian Price (Author & crime science adviser) were on panel of our #DesertIslandBooks event on the Science of Crime.
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Last night, in #Bristol’s #RedlandLibrary, Dr. Cody Porter (Senior Lecturer in Psychology UWE), Louise McLachlan (Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science UWE) and Brian Price (Author & crime science adviser) were on panel of our #DesertIslandBooks event on the Science of Crime.
🚨🚨🚨 Due to urgent building maintenance
Horfield Library will be closed on Thursday 13th November.
🚨🚨🚨We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Horfield Library will be closed on Thursday 13th November.
🚨🚨🚨We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🚨🚨🚨 Due to urgent building maintenance
Horfield Library will be closed on Thursday 13th November.
🚨🚨🚨We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Horfield Library will be closed on Thursday 13th November.
🚨🚨🚨We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Join guest curator Heather Marks for a talk and guided tour of her exhibition, Fugitives in the Archives.
Discover the stories behind the collection as Heather shares insights into the research and themes that shaped this fascinating display.
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=252...
Discover the stories behind the collection as Heather shares insights into the research and themes that shaped this fascinating display.
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=252...
Fugitives in the Archives : Curator's Tour
Join guest curator Heather Marks for a talk and guided tour of her exhibition, Fugitives in the Archives. Discover the stories behind the collection as Heather shares insights into the research and th...
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital
November 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Join guest curator Heather Marks for a talk and guided tour of her exhibition, Fugitives in the Archives.
Discover the stories behind the collection as Heather shares insights into the research and themes that shaped this fascinating display.
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=252...
Discover the stories behind the collection as Heather shares insights into the research and themes that shaped this fascinating display.
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=252...
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📣 TODAY
🔍 Tuesday 11th November
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🔬 Desert Island Books
on The Science of Crime
🔍 Redland Library, Bristol
🔬 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)
@bristollibraries.bsky.social @scicommsuwe.bsky.social
🔍 Tuesday 11th November
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🔬 Desert Island Books
on The Science of Crime
🔍 Redland Library, Bristol
🔬 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)
@bristollibraries.bsky.social @scicommsuwe.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📣 TODAY
🔍 Tuesday 11th November
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🔬 Desert Island Books
on The Science of Crime
🔍 Redland Library, Bristol
🔬 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)
@bristollibraries.bsky.social @scicommsuwe.bsky.social
🔍 Tuesday 11th November
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🔬 Desert Island Books
on The Science of Crime
🔍 Redland Library, Bristol
🔬 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)
@bristollibraries.bsky.social @scicommsuwe.bsky.social
⚠️ We’re sorry for the inconvenience, but Westbury Library's Extended Access service will be closed this weekend due to a technical problem.
🔧 We're working to resolve this issue and will let you know when it is up and running again.
🔧 We're working to resolve this issue and will let you know when it is up and running again.
November 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
⚠️ We’re sorry for the inconvenience, but Westbury Library's Extended Access service will be closed this weekend due to a technical problem.
🔧 We're working to resolve this issue and will let you know when it is up and running again.
🔧 We're working to resolve this issue and will let you know when it is up and running again.
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Delighted to be giving a lunchtime talk on Writing Historical Fiction at Bristol Central Library on Thursday 27 November 2025 at 12:30PM. Get your FREE tickets here: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=241... I can't wait to see some of my British readers there! #historicalfiction #authorevent
Lunchtime Talk with Author David Cairns: Writing Historical Fiction
Join us for a free lunchtime talk with author David Cairns, who will discuss the research he undertakes to make his fiction as 'real' and accurate as possible, how he has been inspired by British writ...
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Delighted to be giving a lunchtime talk on Writing Historical Fiction at Bristol Central Library on Thursday 27 November 2025 at 12:30PM. Get your FREE tickets here: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=241... I can't wait to see some of my British readers there! #historicalfiction #authorevent
📚 Lunchtime Talk: Writing Historical Fiction with Author @finavon.bsky.social
🗓️ Thursday 27th November
🕧 12.30–1.30pm
📍 Holden Foyer, Bristol Central Library
🎟️ Tickets are free! Sign up on our events website:
👉 bristol.events.mylibrary.digital
🗓️ Thursday 27th November
🕧 12.30–1.30pm
📍 Holden Foyer, Bristol Central Library
🎟️ Tickets are free! Sign up on our events website:
👉 bristol.events.mylibrary.digital
November 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
📚 Lunchtime Talk: Writing Historical Fiction with Author @finavon.bsky.social
🗓️ Thursday 27th November
🕧 12.30–1.30pm
📍 Holden Foyer, Bristol Central Library
🎟️ Tickets are free! Sign up on our events website:
👉 bristol.events.mylibrary.digital
🗓️ Thursday 27th November
🕧 12.30–1.30pm
📍 Holden Foyer, Bristol Central Library
🎟️ Tickets are free! Sign up on our events website:
👉 bristol.events.mylibrary.digital
🎲 BOARD GAMES DAY
📍 at Sea Mills Library
📅 Saturday 8th November
🕙 10:30am – 1:30pm
🔗 Free, please book: www.meetup.com/tabletopgame...
📍 at Sea Mills Library
📅 Saturday 8th November
🕙 10:30am – 1:30pm
🔗 Free, please book: www.meetup.com/tabletopgame...
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🎲 BOARD GAMES DAY
📍 at Sea Mills Library
📅 Saturday 8th November
🕙 10:30am – 1:30pm
🔗 Free, please book: www.meetup.com/tabletopgame...
📍 at Sea Mills Library
📅 Saturday 8th November
🕙 10:30am – 1:30pm
🔗 Free, please book: www.meetup.com/tabletopgame...
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📣 NEXT TUESDAY
We focus on how science is used to solve crime, whether it be fiction or non-fiction.
🔍 Tuesday 11th November
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🔬 Desert Island Books
on The Science of Crime
🔍 Redland Library, Bristol
🔬 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)
We focus on how science is used to solve crime, whether it be fiction or non-fiction.
🔍 Tuesday 11th November
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🔬 Desert Island Books
on The Science of Crime
🔍 Redland Library, Bristol
🔬 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)
November 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
📣 NEXT TUESDAY
We focus on how science is used to solve crime, whether it be fiction or non-fiction.
🔍 Tuesday 11th November
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🔬 Desert Island Books
on The Science of Crime
🔍 Redland Library, Bristol
🔬 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)
We focus on how science is used to solve crime, whether it be fiction or non-fiction.
🔍 Tuesday 11th November
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🔬 Desert Island Books
on The Science of Crime
🔍 Redland Library, Bristol
🔬 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)
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Future events in Redland Library, Bristol
November 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Future events in Redland Library, Bristol
⚠️ Due to staff absence, the following library will be closed today:
• Southmead 1-1.30pm
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
• Southmead 1-1.30pm
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
October 31, 2025 at 12:54 PM
⚠️ Due to staff absence, the following library will be closed today:
• Southmead 1-1.30pm
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
• Southmead 1-1.30pm
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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Many thanks to our Redland Library staff for this book display
🦇 Thursday 30th October
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🦇 Dracula & Frankenstein: their literary roots
🦇 A talk by Richard Gadz
🦇 Redland Library, Bristol
🦇 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)
@bristollibraries.bsky.social
🦇 Thursday 30th October
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🦇 Dracula & Frankenstein: their literary roots
🦇 A talk by Richard Gadz
🦇 Redland Library, Bristol
🦇 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)
@bristollibraries.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Many thanks to our Redland Library staff for this book display
🦇 Thursday 30th October
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🦇 Dracula & Frankenstein: their literary roots
🦇 A talk by Richard Gadz
🦇 Redland Library, Bristol
🦇 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)
@bristollibraries.bsky.social
🦇 Thursday 30th October
7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🦇 Dracula & Frankenstein: their literary roots
🦇 A talk by Richard Gadz
🦇 Redland Library, Bristol
🦇 Admission £3
(Pay at the door - Cash only)
@bristollibraries.bsky.social
⚠️ Due to staff absence, the following libraries will be closed today:
• Wick Road Library 11-11.30am
• Bishopston Library 11-11.30am
We apologise for the inconvenience
• Wick Road Library 11-11.30am
• Bishopston Library 11-11.30am
We apologise for the inconvenience
October 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
⚠️ Due to staff absence, the following libraries will be closed today:
• Wick Road Library 11-11.30am
• Bishopston Library 11-11.30am
We apologise for the inconvenience
• Wick Road Library 11-11.30am
• Bishopston Library 11-11.30am
We apologise for the inconvenience
🦇 Dracula & Frankenstein: their literary roots
🦇 Thursday 30th October, 7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🦇 A talk by Richard Gadz
🦇 Redland Library, Bristol
🦇 Admission £3 (Pay at the door - Cash only)
🦇 Presented by the Friends of Redland Library: friendsofredlandlibrary.org.uk
🦇 Thursday 30th October, 7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🦇 A talk by Richard Gadz
🦇 Redland Library, Bristol
🦇 Admission £3 (Pay at the door - Cash only)
🦇 Presented by the Friends of Redland Library: friendsofredlandlibrary.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🦇 Dracula & Frankenstein: their literary roots
🦇 Thursday 30th October, 7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🦇 A talk by Richard Gadz
🦇 Redland Library, Bristol
🦇 Admission £3 (Pay at the door - Cash only)
🦇 Presented by the Friends of Redland Library: friendsofredlandlibrary.org.uk
🦇 Thursday 30th October, 7pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
🦇 A talk by Richard Gadz
🦇 Redland Library, Bristol
🦇 Admission £3 (Pay at the door - Cash only)
🦇 Presented by the Friends of Redland Library: friendsofredlandlibrary.org.uk
⚠️ Bishopsworth library will be closed today. We apologise for any inconvenience
October 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
⚠️ Bishopsworth library will be closed today. We apologise for any inconvenience
👀😈Watch out there's a monster about!
👀😈 Friday 31st October at 11.15 at Westbury Library
👀 😈Songs, story and craft!
👀😈Children must be accompanied by an adult
👀😈 Friday 31st October at 11.15 at Westbury Library
👀 😈Songs, story and craft!
👀😈Children must be accompanied by an adult
October 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
👀😈Watch out there's a monster about!
👀😈 Friday 31st October at 11.15 at Westbury Library
👀 😈Songs, story and craft!
👀😈Children must be accompanied by an adult
👀😈 Friday 31st October at 11.15 at Westbury Library
👀 😈Songs, story and craft!
👀😈Children must be accompanied by an adult
Due to staff absence:
Whitchurch library will open later today, Sat 18 Oct, at 11am
We apologise for the inconvenience.
Whitchurch library will open later today, Sat 18 Oct, at 11am
We apologise for the inconvenience.
October 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Due to staff absence:
Whitchurch library will open later today, Sat 18 Oct, at 11am
We apologise for the inconvenience.
Whitchurch library will open later today, Sat 18 Oct, at 11am
We apologise for the inconvenience.
Westbury Library will be open again for Extended Access from today.
For more information on Extended Access times please see:
www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/li...
For more information on Extended Access times please see:
www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/li...
Libraries' extended access
How you can get extended access and the times it is available.
Coronavirus: library information
Extended access is currently unavailable.
Visit our
www.bristol.gov.uk
October 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Westbury Library will be open again for Extended Access from today.
For more information on Extended Access times please see:
www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/li...
For more information on Extended Access times please see:
www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/li...
⚠️ Marksbury Road Library will be closed from 3.30pm today Tuesday 14th October for rest of the day. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
October 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
⚠️ Marksbury Road Library will be closed from 3.30pm today Tuesday 14th October for rest of the day. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Due to staff absence, the following libraries will be closed today:
• Clifton from 11.30am-2pm
• Filwood from 1pm-2pm
We apologise for the inconvenience
• Clifton from 11.30am-2pm
• Filwood from 1pm-2pm
We apologise for the inconvenience
October 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Due to staff absence, the following libraries will be closed today:
• Clifton from 11.30am-2pm
• Filwood from 1pm-2pm
We apologise for the inconvenience
• Clifton from 11.30am-2pm
• Filwood from 1pm-2pm
We apologise for the inconvenience