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Libraries

Due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation there are changes to library services. Find out more.

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

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

Free training in basic IT and online skills

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

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

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

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

Information about loans, renewals and charges

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please note that library opening hours vary over bank holidays.

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

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