Please follow the links below for information on our council run library branches. You can also download and save our handy Library opening times sheet (PDF 169KB).
For information on community run libraries, please visit the Your Community Libraries menu.
Sundays and Bank Holidays
On Sundays we only run a basic service in Bath Central Library. We regret that we are unable to deal with long enquiries and some services may be unavailable.
Unless otherwise stated, all Council run libraries in Bath & North East Somerset are closed on Bank Holidays.
Bath Central Library
- Address: 19-23 The Podium, Northgate Street, Bath, BA1 5AN (view on local map)
- Telephone: 01225 39 40 41
- Email: councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk
- Library Manager: Sheila Leeden
- Car Parking: Plenty of car parking in the city centre as well as a short stay car park within The Podium
- Facilities: Chip & PIN payment accepted on self-service terminals. Free WiFi. Free computers. Printing in black & white and colour. Photocopiers. No public toilets in the library but available elsewhere in Podium Centre.
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30am - 6.00pm, Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Keynsham Library & Information Service
- Address: Keynsham Library & Information Service, Keynsham Civic Centre, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS (view on local map)
- Telephone: 01225 39 40 41
- Email: councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk
- Library Manager: Lorraine Corbishley
- Car Parking: Plenty of car parking in the town and free 30 minute spaces available in some areas
- Facilities: Disabled toilets and a Changing Places toilet. Toilets with baby changing. Chip & PIN payment accepted on self-service terminals. Free WiFi. Free computers. Printing in black & white and colour. Free bookable exhibition space.
Meeting / event space for hire. Café. Access to a wide range of Council Services.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Midsomer Norton Library & Information Service
- Address: The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP (view on local map)
- Telephone: 01225 39 40 41
- Email: councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk
- Library Manager: Annette Price
- Car Parking: Plenty of free car parking in the town
- Facilities: Disabled Access toilet with baby changing. Chip & PIN payment accepted on self-service terminals. Free WiFi. Free computers. Printing in black & white and colour. Photocopier.
- Autism Friendly Map (PDF 221KB)
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.00pm & Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm
Paulton Library @ THE HUB
- Address: 1-2 Hill Court, High Street, Paulton, BS39 7QG (view on local map)
- Telephone: 01225 39 40 41
- Email: councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk
- Library Manager: Annette Price
- Car Parking: Free parking available at the back of The Hub
- Facilities: Disabled/public toilet with baby changing. Chip & PIN payment accepted on self-service terminals. Free WiFi. Free computers. Printing in black & white. Meeting / event space for hire. Coffee Bar.
Opening hours: Monday & Tuesday 9.30am - 4.30pm, Wednesday 9.30am - 4.00pm, Thursday & Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Mobile Library
The mobile library covers rural areas of Bath & North East Somerset. The mobile has a lift system to aid those with walking difficulties. For more information see our Mobile Library page.
Dates of visits are on our Mobile Library Routes page.
