Bishopston Library

Library map

Getting there

By bus: find information and plan your journey on the TravelWest website

By train: Montpelier Station is the nearest station and is around 12 minutes’ walk

Parking

For cyclists: bicycle stands outside the library

For drivers: car parking on street only, some areas have parking restrictions

Accessibility

Level access entry
Automatic opening doors
Accessible toilet
Accessible lift to first floor
Public computers: large keys keyboard; large print keyboard; trackerball mouse; height-adjustable table.

Resources

Internet and computer equipment:

 

8 public computers for adults, 2 public computers for children

Colour and black and white printing, charges apply

Scanner

Designated area for laptop use: 9 spaces

 

Find out more about using the library computers.

 

Meetings

Meeting room for hire: contact us for details

Children activities

Baby bounce and rhyme: term time Wednesdays, 11.30am to 12 noon

Storytime: term time Saturdays, 11.30am to 12noon

School holiday activities: contact the library for details

Reading group adults

Monthly reading group: third Monday of the month, 2pm to 3pm

 

Weekly reading group: Wednesday, 3pm to 4.30pm

 

Shared reading groups

You don't need to do any reading beforehand. A group leader will read aloud the stories and poems. You can relax, listen and chat as we go.

 

Weekly:

• Wednesday:  11.30am to 1pm
• Thursdays: 11.30am to 1pm

 

Friends of Bishopston Library

A group of volunteers that supports the library.

• bishopstonlibrary.org.uk
• Facebook: @bishopstonlibrary

Facilities

• Breastfeeding Welcome
• Photocopier