Events for adults at our libraries
We are pleased to be able to offer most services at 11 libraries in a safe environment. Find out more
Our regular groups and activities will not be taking place until further notice
eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines are still available to library members online 24/7. Find us on Facebook and Twitter to keep in touch
Craft groups
Indulge your crafting passion with a bit of “me” time, good company and ideas to share.
Cadbury Heath Library, every Saturday 10:00am to midday. For more details or to confirm dates please contact Cadbury Heath Library.
Hanham Library, every Thursday 3:45pm to 5:00pm.
Winterbourne Library, every other Saturday 10:00am to midday. For more details or to confirm dates please contact Winterbourne Library.
Patchway Library, one Saturday every month. £2 per session. For more details or to confirm dates please contact Patchway Library.
Yate Library, every other Saturday 10:00am to midday. For more details or to confirm dates please contact Yate Library.
Knitter Knatter, Downend Library. Every Monday 10:15am to 12:15pm, drop in anytime. Wool, patterns and needles provided if needed.
Stitch & Knit, Emersons Green Library. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Reading groups
Several libraries hold reading groups, for details click here
Coffee mornings
Friendly company and a chat over a cuppa:
- Cadbury Heath Library every Thursday 10:00am to midday
- Downend Library every Friday 10:30 to 11:30am
- Filton Library every Monday 10:30 to 11:30am
- Hanham Library every Monday and Tuesday 10:30am to midday
- Kingswood Library every Friday 10:30am to midday
- Patchway Library – cuppa and chat, first Thursday of the month 10:30 to 11:30am
Adult colouring and board games
- Filton Library every Wednesday 2 – 4pm. Relax with colouring and games in this social group
Memory Café
A social space for people worried about their memory, who have a diagnosis of dementia or have a family member or friend living with dementia. Carers very welcome. Socialise and share experiences.
Emersons Green Library, 2nd Thursday of every month 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
Filton Library, 4th Thursday of every month 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Yate Library, last Thursday of every month 2:30 – 4:00pm
Tea, Talk and Stories
Join in with one of our shared reading groups – a place to relax and share stories with others every week. Drop in, sit down and enjoy listening to the group leaders read a story or poem. Perhaps a poem reminds you of experiences as a child or somewhere you’ve visited? A story may bring back a long forgotten memory. Join in one of our Tea, Talk and Stories Groups and start a conversation inspired by poems and stories. All reading material is provided, there is no need to book and the groups are free to join in.
Cadbury Heath Library, Tuesdays 10:30am to 12:00 midday
Emersons Green Library, Tuesdays 11am – 12.30pm
Patchway Library, Tuesdays 11:30am to 1:00pm
Staple Hill Library, Mondays 2pm to 3:30pm
Poetry Group
Yate Library, fortnightly on Tuesday. Forthcoming dates/times: 10 & 31 December 12-2pm; 7 January 12:15-2pm; 14 & 28 January 12-2pm; 4 February 12:15-2pm; 18 February 12-2pm; 3 March 12:15-2pm; 17 & 31 March 12-2pm
Discussion group
For anyone who wants good company and a chat about what’s in the news. Cadbury Heath Library, last Friday of the month 10:30am to 11:30am
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