Libraries and archives

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All libraries will temporarily close from Thursday 19 March 2020.

Join one of our Bristol libraries.

Find out how to borrow, renew, and reserve items, and what the library charges are.

Search for your closest library, find out the opening times and the services available

Magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, art and drama.

Reference library, exhibitions, business resources, activities and events, services for disabled people.

Activities, baby bounce and rhyme sessions, storytime sessions, reading resources.

How you can use our library computers and online resources including ebooks, eaudio and emagazines.

Resources to help you find information on local history and family history.

Find out about volunteering opportunities at our libraries and with our partners.

What the library service can do for schools including class visits and special assemblies

Self-service access to a library during unstaffed times, how you can get it and the times it’s available.

Find out about our ideas events and how you can tell us your suggestions.