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Library services and facilities

Due to essential maintenance our online forms and Public Access (planning, building control and licensing online) service will be unavailable Saturday 22 June 2019 between approximately 9am and 1pm. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Library services and facilities

Computers and the internet in libraries

All libraries provide free use of computers and access to the internet.

Facilities available at the library

A list of facilities and services available at our libraries.

Library byelaws

Libraries byelaws made under Section 19 of the Public Libraries and Museums Act of 1964 by South Gloucestershire Council

Library performance

Find out more about library performance

Library space for hire

The library buildings and IT suites are available for hire for meetings, events or courses outside of opening hours.

Library standards

Information on library standards in South Gloucestershire.

Loan periods, charges and concessions

Joining the library is free but we charge for some items and reservations. You will also have to pay for overdue items.

Local history collections

Libraries have collections of local materials which are available for reference, with smaller collections available for loan.

Playaways digital audiobooks

Playaways are a ready-to-listen digital audiobook

Reading groups

Reading groups are not about deep literary discussions and not about right or wrong interpretations of a book, they are just great fun.