Bristol Central Library

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4.2

( 10 reviews )

Libraries, Landmarks & Historical Buildings, Community Centers

Closed 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM See Hours

College Green, Bristol BS1 5TL, United Kingdom

+44 1179-037-250

Bristol Libraries is a well-known brand offering a range of services and resources to the community. One of their prominent branches is the Bristol Central Library located on College Green in Bristol, United Kingdom. The library is easily accessible and provides a diverse collection of books and other materials for readers of all ages. With its impressive architecture and extensive selection, the Bristol Central Library is a valuable asset for the local community. The library prides itself on its helpful and friendly staff who are always ready to assist visitors in their quest for knowledge. It serves as a haven for individuals seeking a peaceful and enriching environment to study, read, or explore new interests. Bristol Libraries continues to be a vital resource for the community, fostering a love for literature and learning.

Amenities and More

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible car park

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Dave bacon

March 22, 2024

Extraordinary building, impressive selection of books and other resources, and helpful, friendly staff. I feel so lucky to have use of the place, particularly in an era of relentless privatisation and cuts. It feels like a little island of civilisation and dedication to the common good. Addendum: wish the staff would put a cork in it, though. Feels weird to ask a librarian to keep it down.

Tzu an chen

March 22, 2024

First time visiting yesterday. I was shocked at how rundown the whole building was. Tired and outdated. The toilet with a baby change was so dirty that I had to change my little one on the library carpet instead. The other toilets were cleaner but smelled of mould and were in so poor disrepair. Can't believe this is the central library of a large and affluent city like Bristol. In comparison to the libraries of other cities I've visited, this is like going back two or three decades. Bristol council - investment and refurb is desperately needed! Staff were helpful though.

Mike siegwald

March 22, 2024

I love visiting the Bristol Central Library because there's something for everyone. I like how expansive the library is and that there's even study pods for people to do their revising. I wish I was a member here but it's still lovely to go in and appreciate the range of books they have. It's an essential piece of Bristol and it's very central too.

Ma runhong

March 22, 2024

You can find all the books you’ll ever need here. The borrowing and returning process here is a breeze. I just hangout near my favourite section here. Van Gogh all books are available!!✨

Florian gumpert

March 22, 2024

Nice library in a lovely building. Internet computers upstairs and a cafe on main floor.

Sarah hall

March 22, 2024

Nice big library open everyday. Also got events and stuff so worth checking out.

Benq

March 22, 2024

Good place to study or read. The reference library area upstairs has a nice old feel to it. Toilets are dirty

Radi abour

March 22, 2024

It's a fine library and a beautiful building, however some members of staff are genuinely rude, inconsiderate and even nasty. If you can get away with avoiding staff contact you'll have a lovely time

Luke lane

March 22, 2024

Library is great! Café though is miserable !!! I reckon, 2023 May. ...and the Library is worthy of better! Can't find if they have a separate place to give them it 2 or 1 stars. As I wanted to do just now after a long time now of I believe a sub standard and too expensive for a public venue such or up the quality nutrition per £ spent or something. Opportunity for a far more keen, happy at their work, serving keenly keen Library users we well A proper good keen high quality snack cafe business runner, to take over this great opportunity, -- and at last we have a proper! job Cafe or coffee and snack bar ... in Bristol 's much appreciated Public Central Library. -?? Approach the Bristol Library staff and ask how to apply maybe ?