Due to staff absence, the following library will be closed on Saturday 18th April:

• Hillfields, 1pm-2pm

We apologise for the inconvenience to our users

Poster advertising a “Spring Garden Family Drop‑In” at Henleaze Library. The design features yellow daffodils and flowers on a white background. Text reads: “The Friends of Henleaze Library invite you to a Spring Garden Family Drop‑In. Henleaze Library, Saturday 18 April 2026, 12–4pm. Come along any time between 12 and 4pm and create a spring seed pot. As part of Crafternoon at the library, children can also create and colour pictures to take away or display at the library. Please note: children must be accompanied.” Bristol Libraries and Friends of Henleaze Library logos appear at the bottom.

🌱🌼 Spring Garden Family Drop‑In 🌼🌱

Join us at #HenleazeLibrary on Saturday 18 April, 12–4pm 🌷

Drop in anytime to 🪴 make a spring seed pot and 🎨 get crafty with colouring!📚✨

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children must be accompanied by an adult💛

👉More details: bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=333...
#bs9 #henleaze

Due to staff absence, the following library will be closed today, Thursday 16th April:

• Stockwood

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Stockwood library will be open in extended access for customers who have already signed up.

📣 TOMORROW

🔎  Wednesday 15th April
🔎 7:45pm ( doors open 7:30pm )
🔎  An Evening with Tim Sullivan
🔎  Redland Library, Bristol
🔎  Admission £3 ( pay at the door - cash only )

Signed copies of Tim Sullivan’s books will be on sale.

@timsullivanauthor.bsky.social

Due to staff absence, Hartcliffe library will be closed today, Monday 13th April.

We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause

📣📣Due to staff absence Junction 3 Library will open at 12pm today, Fri 10 April and close at 3.30pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We are pleased to announce that Extended Access at Stockwood Library will be available, as usual, from 5pm today.

📣📣📣Due to building issues Extended Access is not currently available at Stockwood Library.📣📣📣

The library will be open during staffed hours.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Further updates will be shared as soon as they are available.

Help us write the next Bristol Libraries Strategy: Public Workshop - Fishponds Help us write the next chapter for Bristol's library service by taking part in a public workshop which will support shaping our next Library Strategy. We had lots of feedback last year to develop...

📍 Fishponds Library, Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 10:00AM
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📝 A public survey will be available for everyone at the end of April and will run for six weeks.

📍 Bedminster Library, Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 2:00PM
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Online: Help us write the next Bristol Libraries Strategy: Public Workshop Help us write the next chapter for Bristol's library service by taking part in a public workshop which will support shaping our next Library Strategy. We had lots of feedback last year to develop...

💻 Online, Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 6:00PM
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=334...

Help us write the next Bristol Libraries Strategy: Public Workshop - Sea Mills Help us write the next chapter for Bristol's library service by taking part in a public workshop which will support shaping our next Library Strategy. We had lots of feedback last year to develop...

These workshops will take place in libraries across Bristol throughout April🗓️👇

📍Sea Mills Library, Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 3:00PM
bristol.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=334...

What do you want from your library?📚

We are hosting a series of public workshops so that you can help shape the creation of a new long-term plan for the city’s libraries.

👉 Find out more and sign up here:
🔗 www.bristol.gov.uk/.../bristol-...

📣📣Due to staff absence, Stockwood Library will be closed today, Thurs 2 April.
Extended Access is available as usual.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

📢 Advance notice:
Stockwood Library will be closed (both Extended access and Staffed sessions) on Thursday 2 April, so that building maintenance can be carried out.
We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Flyer for crime fiction evet at Avonmouth Library 27 March 3pm FREE

What drives women to crime (fiction)? 📖🔍Nicola Martin quizzes bestselling writers Jane Shemilt, Jayne Chard & HJ Reed at Avonmouth Library this Friday 27 March at 3pm. FREE - very few tickets left!

ticketsource.co.uk/acca

@bristol247.bsky.social @bristollibraries.bsky.social - please share.

📣 TODAY IN REDLAND LIBRARY

🔰 Thursday 26th March
🔰 Getting To Know Your Place
🔰 An illustrated talk by Pete Insole
🔰 Redland Library, Bristol
🔰 Admission £3 ( pay at the door - cash only )

@bristollibraries.bsky.social

📢🐣🌸 Easter Bank Holiday Closures 🌸🐣📢
All Bristol Libraries will be closed on:
📅 Friday 3 April
📅 Sunday 5 April
📅 Monday 6 April
⏰ Extended Access will only be available 8–11am on Saturday 4 April only
Enjoy a lovely spring weekend, and thank you for planning your visits accordingly! 💐📚✨

👨‍👩‍👧 Please note: Children must be accompanied.
Organised by Friends of Henleaze Library 💛

🌼 Spring Garden Family Drop‑In! 🌼

📍 Henleaze Library
📅 Saturday 18th April 2026
⏰ 12pm – 4pm

Drop in any time between 12–4pm and create your own Spring seed pot! 🌱🪴✨ As part of our Crafternoon session 🎨🖍️ children can also create and colour pictures to take home or display in the library. 🌈📚

⚠️ Due to staff absence, Bishopsworth Library will be closed today, Monday 23 March, from 10-10.30am. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

⚠️ St Pauls library will be closed 1.30-2pm on Saturday 21 March.
We apologise for any inconvenience

Event poster titled ‘A Conversation with Tim Sullivan’. It shows a seated person with folded hands against a dark background. Text below reads: ‘Wednesday 15th April. Doors open 3:30pm, 4pm start. £3 including a drink. Book now.’ A small image of the book The Bookseller, a George Cross mystery by Tim Sullivan, appears in the bottom left corner.

📚✨ An Afternoon with Tim Sullivan! ✨📚

Join us at Avonmouth Community Centre on 15 April, 4pm for an hour with bestselling crime writer Tim Sullivan. 🔍

🎟️ Tickets only £3.23 — grab yours now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/acca/an-afte...

@timsullivanauthor.bsky.social @avonmouth.bsky.social #avonmouth

A photo of Bristol Central Library's reading room

📚 We’re hiring a Library Supervisor!
Join the team at Bristol Central Library and help lead our busy, welcoming service in an iconic building.
🕒 Part‑time (30 hrs)
💼 £32,061–£34,434 (pro rata)
📍 College Green
🗓 Apply by 6 April 2026
👉 Apply: www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/li...
#libraryjob #bristoljob

Many thanks to our Redland Library staff for this book display

🔰 Thursday 26th March
🔰 Getting To Know Your Place
🔰 An illustrated talk by Pete Insole
🔰 Redland Library, Bristol
🔰 Admission £3 ( pay at the door - cash only )

Learn about the history & geography of Bristol

‼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.

Hello, sorry we missed this last week! Unfortunately Knowle Library will also be closed this week until Thursday 19th March, due to building issues. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused. We'll share further updates as soon as we're able to.

✔️ Due dates are suspended during the closure
✔️ You can renew items online or contact any other library for support
✔️ Reservations will be held until we reopen
✔️ No fines will be incurred

Thank you for your understanding—sorry for any inconvenience caused.

📢 Service Update: Knowle Library

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

🙏 We’re really sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.