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Coronavirus: latest information on our response, updates on our services and what support is available

Libraries

All of our libraries are closed until further notice, including our out of hours system – Open Access. More information can be found on our service disruption page.

Find a library

Changes to library services during COVID-19

Information on library services and opening hours during the coronavirus pandemic.

Community learning

Community learning includes a range of community based and outreach learning opportunities

Get Digital – learn basic online skills for free at a South Gloucestershire centre

Free training in basic IT and online skills

Libraries for health and wellbeing

We work with partners to provide activities and lists of recommended reading on a range of topics

Library catalogue

Search the library catalogue for books, films, magazines, audiobooks and more.

Library e-resources

Get more from your tablet or smart phone with top titles and information resources available for free 24/7

Library events

We hold regular and one-off events for all ages. Find out what’s on near you.

Library information services

Library membership, loans and renewals

Information about loans, renewals and charges

Library services accessible to all

We have a number of services designed to make library services accessible for everybody, including different languages, formats and accessible IT.

Library services and facilities

There’s far more to do at our libraries than just borrow a book

Library services for children and young people

We have a range of activities and information for children and young people

Local community collections

Community libraries are run by local voluntary groups with the support of South Gloucestershire Council who provide stock and advice

Looking for something to read?

Try one of these books recommended by pupils and staff from local schools taking part in the Time4Reading schools award.

Mobile library

Almondsbury, Severn Beach and Pilning are served by the North Somerset mobile library

Online resources for IT beginners

Online resources used by our libraries and volunteers when supporting people using information technology(IT) and going online

Open Access

A self-service system that allows you to use libraries when they are unstaffed, enabling us to open our libraries for longer

Seasonal and Bank Holiday opening hours

Please note that library opening hours vary over bank holidays.

Time 4 Reading

A celebration of reading involving libraries, schools and local businesses to encourage local residents of all ages to make time for reading

Volunteering in libraries

Turn free time into useful time by volunteering at one of our libraries.