South Gloucestershire Libraries

Did you know that there were Italian prisoners of war at Cadbury Heath in the Second World War? Would you have made them welcome? Discover some extraordinary stories with our exhibition at Cadbury Heath Library from Tuesday 28 May. For times and dates see our events: www.facebook.com/events/210247933245312 National Lottery Heritage Fund

It’s Saturday 25 May and our friendly, helpful staff are ready to welcome you in #SouthGlos libraries.
Closing times vary depending on location. Bradley Stoke, Cadbury Health, Thornbury & Winterbourne libraries are open with staff until 12.30pm. Yate Library is open with staff until 2.30pm. Other locations are open until 1pm with staff. ... Kingswood Library has relocated and is now inside the Kingswood Civic Centre building, opposite the park (postcode: BS15 9TR).
Click below to check opening times by location and find out how to unlock most* South Gloucestershire libraries with Open Access into the evening on Saturdays, all day on Sundays and on bank holiday Monday 27 May 8am-6pm (Ts&Cs apply).
*excluding Patchway Library
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🕙 🗓️ MAY BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS Click below to find bank holiday hours in South Gloucestershire Council libraries. We are open for usual Saturday staffed hours on 25 May, and libraries have their usual Open Access (unstaffed) hours on Saturday 25 May and Sunday 26 May, for registered Open Access users only.
🔑On bank holiday Monday 27 May registered Open Access users can use *most libraries which have Open Access from 8am-6pm. There are no staffed hours in any #SouthGlos ...library on Monday 27 May. Usual staffed hours resume from Tuesday 28 May: www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries
📲Digital services including renewals, reservations, digital magazines, eBooks & eAudioBooks are available 365/24/7 at www.southglos.gov.uk/openaccess If you're travelling outside the UK this Easter make sure you download eBooks, eAudioBooks 🎧 and digital magazines to your device before you leave.
*Open Access is not available at Patchway Library until after the bank holiday
If you are a registered Open Access user you can use any South Glos library with Open Access no matter where you completed your induction. Please familiarise yourself with fire exits whenever you use a different library during unstaffed hours. Find out more at: www.southglos.gov.uk/openaccess
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Sadly we don't have any wartime nurses but you might catch our library staff in their fabulous 40s pinnies at our Second World War Stories event at Winterbourne Library on Friday 24 May, 2 - 3.30pm. Join us to learn more about what life was like and share your own memories. National Lottery Heritage Fund

Judith Kerr (14 June 1923-22 May 2019) We are so sad to hear that Judith Kerr, author of ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ and many more wonderful books has died today, aged 95. Her stories brought so much joy to both children and adults over many years and they will continue to be loved for generations to come.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Start it with a smile and bring your children to M6 Theatre Company One Little Word at Yate Library on Sat 25 May. Audiences said: “One Little Word – Brill…..iant!” “Simply Fantastic!” “Thank you! My 1 yr old and 3 yr old were spellbound!” Performances at 10am and 11.30am. Reserve your tickets at www.southglosevents.eventbrite.co.uk

📚📖☕️☕️Our regular reading groups for adults: 'Tea, Talk & Stories' meet weekly in Patchway, Staple Hill, Cadbury Heath and Emersons Green libraries. Drop in, sit down and enjoy listening to a great story or poem. The sessions are free of charge, reading material is provided on the day, everyone's welcome and there's no commitment - just turn up, as often as you like 🙂 If you're a carer or someone living with dementia, the relaxed atmosphere and informal chat offers a breath o...f fresh air. Find dates and locations of sessions on our Facebook events tab:bit.ly/fbEv3nts Or click below for more details on our website:
#DementiaActionWeek #DAW19 South Gloucestershire Council
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To celebrate Fun in the Park in Kingswood on Sunday 9 June, pop into the new library, in the Kingswood Civic Centre building opposite the park, for this one-off staffed Sunday - open to all 🙂
We will have free stories and crafts for children as well as our regular services: free computers, printing (small charge applies), free book borrowing and much more.
If you're not already a library member, it's free and easy to join - find out how here: bit.ly/JoIng
... 🔑 Enhance your library membership by registering for Open Access, so you can use the library 7 days a week at times when it is unstaffed. Find out more about Open Access and why you might like to use it on our website: www.southglos.gov.uk/openaccess (Ts&Cs apply, miniumum age 16 years).
We'll be holding Open Access inductions at 10.30am and 2pm on Sunday 9 June. Book your place online: bit.ly/Kioa
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Join us at WINTERBOURNE LIBRARY, on Friday 31 May from 10.30am – 12 noon for children's holiday fun at 'Wild about the Jungle!' Would you be a slow sloth or a lively monkey? Make your own amazing rainforest animals at this drop-in craft activity.
It’s free to come along to our activities for children and new faces are always very welcome. No booking required - just turn up! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
... Activities are craft drop-ins most suitable for primary school aged children. We look forward to seeing you there!
For a full list of children's holiday activities in libraries throughout #SouthGlos see: bit.ly/chHol
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It’s Dementia Action Week 20-26 May. We’ll be highlighting how libraries support people living with dementia as well as their family, friends & carers.
#DementiaActionWeek #DAW19 #SouthGlos... South Gloucestershire Council
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Join us for 'Tea, Talk and Stories' - our shared reading group for adults - at EMERSONS GREEN LIBRARY and start a conversation inspired by poems and stories. All reading material is provided, there is no need to book and it’s free to join in. The group meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons during school term-time. Come as often as you like.
Find out more on our website: http://www.southglos.gov.uk/…/recommend e…/region-of-readers/

Join us for 'Tea, Talk and Stories' - our shared reading group for adults - at PATCHWAY LIBRARY and start a conversation inspired by poems and stories. All reading material is provided, there is no need to book and it’s free to join in. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays - come as often as you like.
Find out more on our website: http://www.southglos.gov.uk/…/recommend e…/region-of-readers/

📺Recommended viewing tonight, Sunday 19 May 10.30pm on BBC One: 'A Royal Team Talk'. The Duke of Cambridge and some of the biggest names in football talk about their mental health.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Join us for 'Tea, Talk and Stories' at Staple Hill Library - our shared reading group for adults - and start a conversation inspired by poems and stories. All reading material is provided, there is no need to book and it’s free to join in. The group meets weekly - come as often as you like.
Find out more on our website: http://www.southglos.gov.uk/…/recommend e…/region-of-readers/

Join us for free Lego fun *for ages 7+* at YATE LIBRARY on Friday 31 May 10.30-11.30am. Limited places available - email yate.library@southglos.gov.uk to book in advance.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

VR came to Emersons Green Library today thanks to loan of VR sets from BBC Virtual Reality experience. We were able to take an immersive journey through this fascinating country and discover the people and the beautiful rainforests. For most people it was their first experience of the exciting VR technology.

Join us for 'Tea, Talk and Stories' - our shared reading group for adults - at CADBURY HEATH LIBRARY and start a conversation inspired by poems and stories. All reading material is provided, there is no need to book and it’s free to join in. The group meets weekly on Tuesday mornings - come as often as you like.
Find out more on our website: http://www.southglos.gov.uk/…/recommend e…/region-of-readers/