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Bishopston Library
Address:
Gloucester Road
Bishopston
Bristol
BS7 8BN
Telephone: 0117 3576220
Email: bishopston.library@bristol.gov.uk Send an e-mail to bishopston.library@bristol.gov.uk
Opening hours
Bishopston Library is closed until further notice.
All libraries are temporarily closed. Find out more information on our Coronavirus: library information page.
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Current loans will be extended so you won't receive charges or fines while the library is closed.
Monday | Temporarily closed |
Tuesday | Temporarily closed |
Wednesday | Temporarily closed |
Thursday | Temporarily closed |
Friday | Temporarily closed |
Saturday | Temporarily closed |
Sunday | Temporarily closed |
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