Knowle Library
Broad Walk
Knowle
Bristol
BS4 2QU
Phone: 0117 9038585
Opening hours
Short notice changes to opening hours, including library closures, are posted on our X (previously Twitter) and Facebook pages.
| Monday | 1pm to 5pm |
| Tuesday | 11am to 5pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11am to 7pm |
| Friday | 11am to 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am to 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Venue notes
Departments
Adult Activities
Adult Chess Club, Thursdays 4.45pm-5.45pm.
IT Buddy, second and fourth Thursday of the month offering one-to-one IT support, 2pm-3pm (see staff to book an appointment).
Library map
Getting there
By bus: find information and plan your journey on the TravelWest website.
Parking
Cycling: There are bicycle stands outside library on upper floor car park.
Drivers: Use Broadwalk multi-storey car park.
Accessibility
Library access for wheelchair users is via the roof car park. There is a lift from the Mall to the car park. The lifts near the Mall entrance to the library are not considered large enough to take wheelchairs. You may need to use the ones near Iceland.
People with double buggies may also find it easier to access the library via the roof car park.
2 hours free parking or check in at the main desk for an extended period.
We have a low-level service counter. The accessible toilet is in the staff area.
Medivac chair: available from Broadwalk Centre.
Resources
Internet and computer equipment
Wheelchair accessible computer desk
Computers shut down 15 minutes before the library closing time.
Find out more about using the library computers.
Children's activities
Family Chess Club, Thursdays 3.30pm-4.30pm (term-time only)
Reading group adults
Knowle Library Reading Group, first Monday of the month 3pm-4.30pm.
Shared Reading Group, every other Thursday 1pm-2.30pm (ask staff for details).
Facilities
- Breastfeeding Welcome
- Large print keyboard
- Colour and Black and White Printing
- Scanner
- Trackerball mouse
- WiFi
- Reading Group Adults
- Rhyme and Storytime
- Storytime