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Join the library
Find out how to join the library online.
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Find a library
You can search for your closest library by postcode or alphabetically by area.
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Borrow, renew or reserve items from the library
How to borrow, renew and reserve items, information on library charges and reminders.
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Library catalogue
Magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, art and drama.
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eBooks and eAudiobooks
Information on how to use our eBook and eAudiobooks service.
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Library online resources
Information on online resources we subscribe to, which you can use free of charge.
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Using the library computers
How to book to use one of the computers in a library and what you can use them for.
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Online newspapers and magazines
Find out how to access free digital versions of national and local newspapers and magazines.
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Local and family history
Information about our local history, family history, special collections, and Family History for beginners sessions.
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Services for children and young people
Find out about our online activities.
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Central library
Reference library, exhibitions, business resources, activities and events, services for disabled people.
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Business & IP Centre Bristol
How the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Bristol can support you to start and develop your business.
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Help your library service
Find out about our ideas events and how you can tell us your suggestions.
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Libraries' extended access
You can search for your closest library by postcode or alphabetically by area.
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List of Blue Plaques in Bristol
Information about Blue Plaques in Bristol.
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Book a library book-bike
About our library book-bikes and how to book them for an event.
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Sign up for our library eNewsletter
How to sign up for the eNewsletter, how often the newsletter is sent and what information will be in it
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Accessible library services
Our libraries have a range of services for people who have a disability or are housebound.
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Print online using Wi-Fi in a Bristol library
How to print from your own device using Wi-Fi, the file types you can print, and how much it costs.
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Book library spaces for events, meetings and exhibitions
Some of our libraries have meeting rooms that can be booked during opening hours as well as out of hours.