Looking for an answer? Not sure where to go?
Give our enquiry team a go. It is a team of professionals dedicated to finding an answer to your enquiry. The centre has a large range of resources to hand and the team has a wealth of expertise to handle even the more demanding research enquiries. The centre will try to provide you with an answer immediately whenever possible or they will get back to you if more in-depth searching is required.
Enquiry centre opening hours
The library centre is operational daily except for Sundays.
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 4.30pm
This service is operated in partnership with Somerset Library Service and is available to all residents of South Gloucestershire free of charge.
How to contact the enquiry centre
Telephone: 01454 866900
Fax: 01823 272178
Post: The Library, Paul Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3XZ
Email: AskTheLibrary@southglos.gov.uk
Text: 07919540839
You can also access a librarian at any time via the People's Network - see the 'Other websites' link on the right-hand side of this page.
Some recent enquiries are below!
Q: How can I deter rats without killing them?
A: Outdoor Ultrasonic Rat Repeller.
Source: http://www.rattraps.org.uk/Rat-Traps/Outdoor-Ultrasonic-Rat-Repeller
Q: Concessions - what are they for library members?
A: Details at http://www.southglos.gov.uk/NR/exeres/c689f692-d096-4741-9fac-8b5972ffa38b
Q: How much would something bought for 10 shillings in 1865 cost today?
A: £34.96
Source http://www.measuringworth.com/ppoweruk/
Q: What is the telephone number for planning applications in South Gloucestershire?
A: 01454 868004
Source : http://www.southglos.gov.uk/ConstructionandHousing/Planning/
Q: What is the date for the Portishead Carnival?
A: 14/15 June
Q: Who was the US composer guitarist whose backing band was called the Mothers of Invention?
A: Frank Zappa
Source : Grove Music
Q: Do you have anything on the history of fanfares?
A: Information on Grove Music
Q: How do I complain about a local government insurance claim?
A: Suggest contacting the Local Government Ombudsman or the FSA ( Financial Service Authority).