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Bath & North East Somerset Libraries Centenary 1924-2024


“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.”

Albert Einstein
stack of white and gold library cards

This year we’re celebrating one hundred years of public libraries in Bath. We’re really excited to share with you a programme of Centenary events running all year, which includes special displays and competitions.

We’ve even made limited edition library cards to celebrate the occasion!

Virtual Exhibition

100 Years of Libraries Virtual Exhibition

Centenary Collection

6 book covers

To celebrate 100 years of public libraries in Bath, we’ve curated a Centenary Collection! We’ve chosen our favourite books published each year from 1924 – 2024.

Centenary Babies

Centenary babies

Book Sorter

Book Sorter

Find a book from our Centenary Collection by selecting what you’re in the mood for. All of these books are available to borrow, just follow the links!

Centenary Memories

black and white image of a lady stepping on to a large van with 'City of Bath, Mobile Branch Library' on the side

Puzzles

We’ve created some special puzzles based on the Centenary Collection.

Centenary quiz 100 books 100 questions
Centenary Crossword Solve The Titles
Centenary Crossword Complete the Titles
Centenary Crossword The Authors
Centenary Word Search Complete the Titles
Centenary Word Search Find the Titles
Centenary Word Search Find the Authors
100 years of Banes Libraries