Library activities for adults
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Craft groups
Our crafting groups are a great way to learn a new skill and meet new people.
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Bradley Stoke Library
Knit, Stitch and Natter, every Thursday from 10am.
For more details email BradleyStoke.Library@southglos.gov.uk.
Cadbury Heath Library
Craft group once a month on Saturday 10.30am to 11.30am
For more details email CadburyHeath.Library@southglos.gov.uk.
Downend Library
Knitter Knatter (knitting group), every Monday 10am to midday.
Email Downend.library@southglos.gov.uk for more details.
Filton Library
Knit, stitch and knatter, every Monday 2pm to 4pm.
Email Filton.Library@southglos.gov.uk for more details.
Hanham Library
Craft group every Thursday 3pm to 4.30pm
Email Hanham.Library@southglos.gov.uk for more details and to book.
Kingswood Library
Craft group
- every Monday 3.15pm to 4.30pm
- every Saturday 10.45am to midday
For more details email Kingswood.Library@southglos.gov.uk
Patchway Library
Knit and Knatter, last Saturday of the month 10am to midday. All crafters welcome.
Email Patchway.Library@southglos.gov.uk for more details.
Winterbourne Library
Craft group fortnightly on Saturday 10am to midday.
Email Winterbourne.Library@southglos.gov.uk for more details.
Reading groups
Reading groups are a great way for people who enjoy reading to get together and relax whilst sharing thoughts and feelings about books.
Emersons Green Library
- last Thursday of every month at 10.30am
- crime reading group, first Tuesday of every month at 6.30pm
Hanham Library
- first Tuesday of every month at 11am to midday
- third Tuesday of every month at 11am to midday
- second Thursday of every month at 6pm to 7pm
Thornbury Library
- first Friday of every month 2pm to 3pm
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Join the library as a reading group
If you run a reading group you can join the library as your reading group. Reading group membership lets you reserve multiple copies of titles and borrow them for longer.
You can join by visiting any South Gloucestershire library. You will need to bring with you identification showing your name and address.
Book clubs
Our book clubs are a great way to enjoy books and make new friends.
Thornbury Library
‘Have you read?’ free book group runs on the first Friday of every month 2pm to 3pm, no need to book.
Yate Library
‘Have you read?’ free book group runs on the fourth Friday of every month,10.30am to 11.30am.
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Coffee mornings
Friendly company and a chat over a cuppa at the following libraries:
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Cadbury Heath Library
- Thursdays 10am to midday
Downend Library
- Fridays 10.30am to 11.30am
Hanham Library
- every Monday and Tuesday 10.30am to 11.30am
Winterbourne Library
- Wednesdays 11am to midday
Come and join us for a friendly chat and a cuppa, meet old friends or make new friends.
Board games, puzzles and daily newspaper available – everyone is welcome.
Tea, Talk and Stories
These are free drop in sessions where you can listen to a great story and enjoy the company of others at the following libraries:
Cadbury Heath Library
- twice a month on Tuesdays 10.30am to midday. For more details, email CadburyHeath.Library@southglos.gov.uk
Patchway Library
- Tuesdays 11.15am to 1pm
Staple Hill Library
- Thursdays 2pm to 3.30pm
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The Travelling Library of the World
The Travelling Library is a collection of books showcasing stories from around the world including Africa, India, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, the Middle East plus many more.
It has been curated out of personal recommendations provided by the South Gloucestershire Race Equality Network’s members.
View the collection book list and recommendations.