Bishopston Library
Gloucester Road
Bishopston
Bristol
BS7 8BN
Phone: 0117 3576220
Opening hours
Short notice changes to opening hours, including library closures, are posted on our X (previously Twitter) and Facebook pages.
Due to staff shortages, Bishopston Library will be closed 1pm to 2pm, Saturday 2 November 2024.
We are actively recruiting to library vacancies.
| Monday | 1pm to 7pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11am to 5pm |
| Thursday | 11am to 5pm |
| Friday | 11am to 5pm |
| Saturday | 11am to 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Venue notes
Friends of Bishopston Library
A group of volunteers that supports the library.
- bishopstonlibrary.org.uk
- Facebook: @bishopstonlibrary
Virtual tour
View a virtual tour of the library.
Library map
Getting there
By bus: find information and plan your journey on the TravelWest website.
By train: Montpelier Station is the nearest station and is around 12 minutes' walk.
Parking
For cyclists: bicycle stands outside the library.
For drivers: car parking on street only, some areas have parking restrictions.
Accessibility
- Level access entry
- Automatic opening doors
- Accessible toilet
- Accessible lift to first floor
- Public computers: large keys keyboard, large print keyboard, trackerball mouse, height-adjustable table
- Hearing loop at main desk
Resources
Internet and computer equipment:
- 8 public computers for adults, 2 public computers for children
- Colour and black and white printing, charges apply
- Scanner
- Designated area for laptop use: 9 spaces
Computers shut down 15 minutes before the library closing time.
Find out more about using the library computers.
Meetings
Meeting room for hire: contact librarybooking@bristol.gov.uk for details
Facilities
- Breastfeeding Welcome
- Photocopier