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Poster for a Friends of Redland Library event titled “Books That Made Me an Archaeologist”. Takes place Tuesday 21 July at 7pm (doors 6:45pm) at Redland Library, Bristol. Features talks by three archaeologists—Dr Lorena Becerra-Valdivia, Dr Jenni Butterworth, and Dr Aisling Tierney—about influential books. Part of the Festival of Archaeology 2026. Admission £3, pay at the door (cash only).
st pauls learning centre seen from the outside
photograph of stockwood library in bristol including the community garden outside. the weather is overcast and the floor shows signs of recent rain.
Poster advertising a “Spring Garden Family Drop‑In” at Henleaze Library. The design features yellow daffodils and flowers on a white background. Text reads: “The Friends of Henleaze Library invite you to a Spring Garden Family Drop‑In. Henleaze Library, Saturday 18 April 2026, 12–4pm. Come along any time between 12 and 4pm and create a spring seed pot. As part of Crafternoon at the library, children can also create and colour pictures to take away or display at the library. Please note: children must be accompanied.” Bristol Libraries and Friends of Henleaze Library logos appear at the bottom.
Event poster titled ‘A Conversation with Tim Sullivan’. It shows a seated person with folded hands against a dark background. Text below reads: ‘Wednesday 15th April. Doors open 3:30pm, 4pm start. £3 including a drink. Book now.’ A small image of the book The Bookseller, a George Cross mystery by Tim Sullivan, appears in the bottom left corner.
A photo of Bristol Central Library's reading room
Poster advertising a spring craft session at Redland Library, with photos of sheep. Text invites families to drop in on Wednesday 18 February from 1–2pm to make a fluffy lamb craft. Suitable for ages 3 and up, with materials provided.
Poster for Bristol Libraries promoting unlimited BorrowBox loans in February. Includes illustrations of flowers, a computer screen, book covers, and a QR code. Lists eBook and eAudio titles available, and encourages users to join BorrowBox
Poster with a watercolour background promoting a winter coat donation scheme. Large heading reads “Winter coats”. Text explains: “With the cold winter weather here now please help yourself to a coat from our coat rail if you are in need of one. Bring one leave one scheme. If you have a spare coat please feel free to donate it. Adult coats only please. Thank you.” Below the text are illustrations of a yellow raincoat with water droplets and a blue padded jacket, with a silhouette of pine trees at the bottom.
Photo of two children playing chess in a library, with the focus on the chess board and pieces
Flyer for Bishopsworth Library LEGO Club: Every Saturday from 10 January, 11:30am–12:30pm. Suitable for children aged 4–10, must be accompanied by an adult. Free, no booking needed. Contact 0117 9038566 or bishopsworth.library@bristol.gov.uk
Photomontage showing the Christmas tree at Bedminster library and the colourful paper baubles handmade by children
Photo of a Christmas tree made from book pages, decorated with stars and paper chains, with a blue bear on the top
Photo of a Christmas tree, the Bristol Libraries logo, and the following text: "Please don’t forget. Libraries in Bristol will be closed for the public holidays: From 1pm on Christmas Eve open again on Sat 27 Dec. Closed on Jan 1 New Year’s Day open again on Fri 2 Jan. For Extended Access please check individual libraries - link in description. Our online services are available 24/7 www.bristol.gov.uk/libraries"
Graphic with green and brown colours and images of trees and pinecones, with information about the book club as per the post, and the Bristol Libraries logo
Photo showing a library window decorated with silhouettes of a Christmas tree and a fireplace with stockings and other festive decorations
Green Bristol Libraries poster: “December — Unlimited Loans on BorrowBox”. Featured eBooks & eAudio include Karen Swan, Peter James, Sarah Moss; eAudio‑only titles include Nora Roberts, J.K. Rowling, Charles Dickens. “Join BorrowBox Today” with a QR code.
Poster for Westbury Library’s Nonfiction Book Club. The top section has the Bristol Libraries logo and the title “Westbury Library Nonfiction Book Club” in bold orange and brown text. Below, blue text asks: “Do you like reading and talking about history, psychology, biographies, science, art, society, etc?” The main image shows a person sitting comfortably on a sofa, wearing a cozy sweater and jeans, holding an open book in their lap. At the bottom, details in blue text read: “5:30 PM, First Tuesday of the Month. To find out more & get involved, email: nonfiction.bookgroup2023@gmail.com. Note: you will need Extended Access on your library card.”
Event poster for Poetry as Protest at Redland Library, Bristol. Join Friends of Redland Library on Thursday, 27th November at 7 pm (doors open 6:45 pm) for a performance and talk by Martin Kiszko, the “UK’s Green Poet.” Admission is £3, cash at the door. Poster features bold text, colorful book covers on the left, and a hand holding a quill pen on the right. Contact details and website link included at the bottom.
The Friends of Henleaze Library standing smiling in front of the library holding gardening tools, next to an attractive flower bed
A colorful jungle-themed children’s library display between two bookshelves. The display features green vines, large leaves, and paper cutouts of monkeys and other animals hanging from branches. There are illustrated jungle scenes in the background, with bright colors like green, orange, and purple. Books are arranged on the surrounding shelves.
Bright yellow flyer with bold red and black text promoting Central Library LEGO Club. Includes details: Free event, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 2:30–3:30 PM, ages 4–10, no booking required, Bristol Libraries logo, contact info and website.
A member of library staff pushing a library book trolley with a large plant balanced on top
Poster for “Jane Austen Celebration” with floral decorations and pastel colors. Text includes: 22nd November from 1.00pm, Sea Mills Library. Banner reads Cakes and Refreshments available. Activities listed: Children’s Drawing Exhibition, Raffle, Silhouette Drawing, Children’s Storytime, Giveaways, Public Reading. Bottom section invites guests to a 250th anniversary event celebrating Jane Austen’s life and works, encouraging costumes. A quote reads: “There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends…” – Northanger Abbey, 1818.
Lunchtime Talk: Writing Historical Fiction with Author David Cairns Thursday 27th November 12.30–1.30pm Holden Foyer, Bristol Central Library Join us for a free lunchtime talk with author David Cairns, who will discuss the research behind making his fiction as 'real' and accurate as possible, his inspiration from British writers like Arthur Conan Doyle, and his love of a good mystery. The talk will be followed by a Q&A. Tickets are free! Sign up on our events website:
Text describing the time and place, plus a photo showing Ticket to Ride being played, and the Bristol Libraries logo
Text as in the post, with images of Dracula and Frankenstein books and characters, bats, and the Friends of Redland Library logo
Image of poster with monsters.
group of children and the Lord Mayor in the library
Image of child and parent playing chess, really having a good time.
📚 September 🎉 Unlimited Loans on BorrowBox From Bristol Libraries! 📖 E-books & 🎧 E-audio: 📘 Somebody I Used to Love – Eve Ainsworth 🏰 The Prisoner's Throne – Holly Black 🌫️ Raven Black – Ann Cleeves 📝 The Headmaster's List – Melissa De La Cruz 🐇 Raising Hare – Chloe Dalton 🕵️‍♀️ Guilty by Definition – Susie Dent 🚫 Break Every Rule – Brian Freeman 🌊 Fire on the Horizon – Imogen Robertson & Wilbur Smith 🎼 Intermezzo – Sally Rooney ⏳ The Stolen Hours – Karen Swan 🎧 E-audio only: 🌌 Big Sky – Kate Atkinson 🐶 Started Early, Took My Dog – Kate Atkinson 💕 Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen 🕵️‍♂️ Deborah Goes to Dover – M.C. Beaton 🏫 New Class at Malory Towers – Enid Blyton & others 📕 The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Bluebonnets – Matt Eversmann & James Patterson 📖 The Book That Broke the World – Mark Lawrence 🕯️ My Love by Candlelight – Faith Martin 👑 Murder Most Royal – Rhys Bowen 🎒 The Boy at the Back of the Class – Onjali Q. Rauf
Historic stone building set along a paved street with vintage lamps, grassy foreground, and modern buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.
Author giving a Q&A in a library, speaking to a seated audience with a presentation screen behind them.
August Unlimited Loans on BorrowBox From Bristol Libraries! 📚 E-books & 🎧 E-audio A Wedding for the Bomber Girls – Vicki Beeby City of Vengeance – D.V. Bishop The Rising Tide – Ann Cleeves One Perfect French Summer – Lucy Coleman Jericho’s Dead – William Hussey We Were Liars – E. Lockhart Heartless – Marissa Meyer Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets – J.K. Rowling The Boy Who Sang with Dragons – Andy Shepherd 🎧 E-audio only When Will There Be Good News? – Kate Atkinson Dead on Target – M.C. Beaton Well Done, Secret Seven – Enid Blyton Eruption – Michael Crichton & James Patterson Things We Do For Love – Miranda Dickinson Know Your Rights – Amnesty International UK Verity – Colleen Hoover The Thursday Murder Club – Richard Osman Shadows in the Moonlight – Santa Montefiore Join BorrowBox here! BorrowBox. Get it now
Text says: Write On, Bristol! Online Creative Writing Group. Monthly Mondays or Fridays 2-3pm. Free to book on our website. Open to new and experienced writers. The infographic is of a person sitting on a big ball and holding a big pencil over their head. The Bristol Libraries logo is at the bottom alongside the Reading Agency and Reading Friends logo.
St Pauls Learning Centre in Bristol
Two front covers of books by Liz Brownlee. On the left, a book called 'Animal Magic: Poems on a disappearing world', with a beautiful illustration: grey background and two slender white birds with black legs and black necks and heads. White paint is splattered and smudged across the grey, giving the impression of snow or wind or cold. On the right is a book called 'Apes to Zebras, An A to Z of shape poems' with poems from Brownlee, but also Sue Hardy-Dawson and Roger Stevens. This cover has a white background with lots of colourful animals around the edges: snake, tortoise, tiger, gorilla, chamaeleon, tropical bird.
Holiday reads display in southmead library: a small bookshelf full of a wide variety of books and small bookmarks reading 'pack me too'
Promotional poster for "Reading Well for families" by The Reading Agency, offering books to support family wellbeing in pregnancy and the early years. Available at local libraries. Illustrated with books, a mug, a heart, and clouds. Website link: readingagency.org.uk/reading-well
A colorful LEGO structure resembling a futuristic tower with a tall central spire, supported by yellow and red framework. The base features various LEGO figures, a horse, plants, and a bridge over a water area, suggesting a lively scene. A hand is holding the model from the side.
Poster for a literary event hosted by Friends of Redland Library. It announces "A Life in Books – A Talk by Tessa Hadley" on Tuesday 10th June at 7pm (doors open at 6:45pm) at Redland Library, Whiteladies Road, Bristol. Admission is £5, cash only at the door. The poster includes a photo of Tessa Hadley and the cover of her book The Party. A brief biography highlights her novels, short stories, awards, and her latest collection After the Funeral. Contact information and website link are provided at the bottom.
Logo with colourful radial lines forming a semicircle on the left, resembling an open book or sunburst, and bold dark blue text on the right reading “LIBRARIES CHANGE LIVES.”
A pile of freshly picked broad beans, some in a plastic container and others spread on a wooden table.
A speaker stands at the front of a seated audience in an ornate, arched hall with marble pillars and a chandelier overhead.
A colourful poster on an orange background advertising a children's badge-making event at Bedminster Library. The poster is decorated with various cartoon-style badge designs including smiley faces, animals, a unicorn, a star, a strawberry, a rainbow, and other cute icons.
Poster titled “The Friends of Redland Library – Programme of Events – May to July 2025” featuring four main events: Thursday 22nd May, 7pm (Doors open 6:45pm) Event: Books to Pack for Your Holiday A panel recommends summer reads. Panelists include Stephen Donovan, Bob Deacon, Bruce Fellows, and Simon Tracy. Admission: £3 (cash only at the door) Illustrated with a suitcase and book icons. Tuesday 10th June, 7pm (Doors open 6:45pm) Event: A Life in Books – A talk by novelist Tessa Hadley Details of her works and awards, including Windham Campbell Prize and Edge Hill Prize. Admission: £5 (cash only at the door) Includes a photo of Tessa Hadley and book cover images. Thursday 10th July, 7pm (Doors open 6:45pm) Event: Beasts and Birds in Words – A talk by poet Liz Brownlee Focus on poetry about animals and nature, with details of her work and achievements. Admission: £4 (cash only at the door) Features an image of a bird and a poem book cover. Thursday 24th July, 7pm (Doors open 6:45pm) Event: Books & The World of Crime – Desert Island Books with Clare Moody and guests Guests nominate their favourite books on crime. Admission: £3 (cash only at the door) Includes palm tree and book graphics. Contact details and website at the bottom: 📧 FriendsOfRedlandLibrary@gmail.com 🔗 https://FriendsOfRedlandLibrary.org.uk