Knowle Library

Address:
Broad Walk
Knowle
Bristol
BS4 2QU

Phone: 0117 9038585

Email: knowle.library@bristol.gov.uk

Opening hours

Short notice changes to opening hours, including library closures, are posted on our X (previously Twitter) and Facebook pages. 

Monday 1pm to 5pm
Tuesday 11am to 5pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11am to 7pm
Friday 11am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday Closed

Venue notes

Departments

Business & IP Centre Bristol

Adult Activities

Adult Chess Club, Thursdays 4.45pm-5.45pm.
IT Buddy, second and fourth Thursday of the month offering one-to-one IT support, 2pm-3pm (see staff to book an appointment).

Library map

Getting there

By bus: find information and plan your journey on the TravelWest website.

Parking

Cycling: There are bicycle stands outside library on upper floor car park.

Drivers: On street parking is available near Broadwalk shopping Centre. The multi-storey car park is closed at present.

Accessibility

There is a small lift by the entrance of the Mall. Note: this lift may not be suitable for large wheelchairs.

We have a low-level service counter. The accessible toilet is in the staff area.

Medivac chair: available from Broadwalk Centre.

Resources

Internet and computer equipment

Wheelchair accessible computer desk

Computers shut down 15 minutes before the library closing time.

Find out more about using the library computers.

Children's activities

Family Chess Club, Thursdays 3.30pm-4.30pm (term-time only)

Rhymetime, Tuesdays 11.30am and Thursdays 11.30am

Storytime, Fridays 11.30am

Reading group adults

Knowle Library Reading Group, first Monday of the month 3pm-4.30pm.

Shared Reading Group, every other Thursday 1pm-2.30pm (ask staff for details).

Facilities

  • Breastfeeding Welcome
  • Large print keyboard
  • Colour and Black and White Printing
  • Scanner
  • Trackerball mouse
  • WiFi
  • Reading Group Adults
  • Rhyme and Storytime
  • Storytime