BaNES Virtual Library

Wessex Water Community Drop in
2026-09-02 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB
Come along to chat about your water bill and water sewerages services.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme at Bath Central Library
2026-09-02 10:00 - 10:30 | Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB
Join us for Baby Bounce and Rhyme at Bath Central Library!T﻿his is a drop in event. Free, drop in Baby Bounce and Rhyme session at Bath Central Library. Suitable for parents and carers with children aged 0 – 5 years. T﻿erm time only, no booking required.

Station Road, Clutton
2026-09-01 14:45 - 16:00 | Station Road, Station Road, Clutton, BS39, Clutton, BS39, GB
Open to everyone – just drop in!Our Mobile Library is packed with a great range of books and has technology giving you to access council and partner services online. The Mobile Library offers all of the same services as an ordinary library branch. You can use your LibrariesWest membership card to borrow, reserve, renew and return items from any LibrariesWest branch. In turn, you can return any items you take out from the mobile library to any branch in the LibrariesWest area. Our vehicles are fully accessible, with a lift facility*. We offer books in many formats. If you have particular access needs, please discuss with the mobile librarian the outreach and access materials available from the Library Service. View our Mobile Library Page on the Virtual Library to find out about the routes and see our Access Guide, which should help you to plan your visit and find out what you do on our Mobile Library. *For safety reasons, the lift can only be deployed certain stops. If you are unable to board, staff are happy to get books for you. The accessible stops are: Week 1 Route 2 – Hinton BlewittWeek 1 Route 2 – Ubley Village HallWeek 1 Route 3 – Odd Down playing fieldWeek 1 Route 3 – Mulberry ParkWeek 2 Route 6 – BathamptonWeek 2 Route 7 – Combe DownWeek 2 Route 7 – Mulberry Park

The Page Turners
2026-09-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Library & Information Service, High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, GB
Shared reading group for adults at Midsomer Norton Library.Join us for a shared reading group for adults. Come and enjoy listening to a variety of extracts from a range of reading material.

Goldney Way, Temple Cloud
2026-09-01 12:40 - 13:10 | Goldney Way, Goldney Way, Temple Cloud, BS39, Temple Cloud, BS39, GB

Main Street, Farrington Gurney
2026-09-01 11:15 - 11:45 | Main Street, Main Street, Farrington Gurney, BS39, Farrington Gurney, BS39, GB

Make a Hand Spin Drum at Keynsham Library
2026-09-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Join us for a fun, creative session as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!Summer Reading Challenge Craft Activity: Make a Hand Spin Drum 🥁 Join us for a fun, creative session as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge! Children will get the chance to make their very own hand spin drum to take home. All materials are provided free of chargeSpaces are limited — booking is requiredSuitable for children aged 4 – 11 yearsChildren must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all timesCome along to get creative and enjoy some musical fun while celebrating reading!

Make a Hand Spin Drum at Midsomer Norton Library
2026-09-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Midsomer Norton Library, The Hollies, High St, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DT, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DT, GB

Rotcombe, High Littleton
2026-09-01 10:30 - 11:00 | Rotcombe Lane, Rotcombe Lane, High Littleton, BS39, High Littleton, BS39, GB

Housing Options Drop In
2026-09-01 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-25 09:30 - 16:00 | Library & Information Service, High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, GB
Offering help and advice about housing optionsNot available between 12 .00- 1.15pm.

Hartbeeps
2026-08-31 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB
Baby and toddler class.Booking required. Visit www.hartbeeps.com to book.

Board Game Saturdays at Keynsham Library
2026-08-29 12:30 - 16:00 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Do you love to play boardgames? This is the perfect event for you!T﻿his is a drop in event. J﻿oin us for an afternoon of fun for all the family! We have a great selection of boardgames, suitable for all ages.

Board Game Saturdays at Bath Central Library
2026-08-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB

Board Game Saturdays at Midsomer Norton Library
2026-08-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Library & Information Service, High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, GB
Do you love to play boardgames? This is the perfect event for you!This is a drop in event. Fun for all the family! We have a great selection of boardgames, suitable for all ages.

Make a Paper Plate Tambourine at Bath Central Library
2026-08-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB
Join us for a fun, creative session as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!Summer Reading Challenge Craft Activity: Make a Paper Plate Tambourine 🥁 Join us for a fun, creative session as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge! Children will get the chance to make their very own paper plate tambourine to take home. All materials are provided free of chargeSpaces are limited — booking is requiredSuitable for children aged 4 – 11 yearsChildren must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all timesCome along to get creative and enjoy some musical fun while celebrating reading!

Bath Patchwork Project
2026-08-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB
The Bath Patchwork Project '26, curated by Bath Artists' Studios in partnership with the American Museum & Gardens.Join the Bath Patchwork Project ’26 Every Friday at Bath Central LibraryThe Bath Patchwork Project ’26, curated by Bath Artists’ Studios in partnership with the American Museum & Gardens, invites you to help create a unique community artwork that will become a textile time capsule, capturing the stories, identities and connections of Bath at this moment in time.Join us every Friday at Bath Central Library for FREE artist-led stitching workshops. No sewing experience is necessary, everyone is welcome. Come along to learn a new skill, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxed, creative space.You’ll design your own fabric patch, adding words, drawings or reflections that are meaningful to you before it is stitched into the growing community patchwork. All materials and guidance are provided, so you can simply turn up and get involved.Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced stitcher, we’d love you to be part of this collaborative project.

Bath Bloodhounds Book Group
2026-08-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB
August Session: Never Lie by Freida McFadden

This event needs to be booked & is held online.
Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bath-bloodhounds-book-group-july-26-june-27-tickets-1989372112541
From old-fashioned detectives to modern-day mysteries
Join us on the last Thursday of every month at 6pm to discuss our chosen crime book. We’ll send out the link to the secure Teams room a few hours before each meet-up, so you have plenty of time to make a cuppa and get comfy.
We have two wonderful volunteers, but encourage all members of the group to suggest books and lead sessions.
Volunteer Rachel Ward is the author of the popular Ant and Bea Mysteries set in Kingsleigh, a town which bears a remarkable resemblance to Keynsham. Rachel also wrote the YA series Numbers and hosts a fortnightly book group on twitter using the hashtag #CosyCrimeClub.
Our group is open to all LibrariesWest members. If you don’t yet have a library card, you register HERE.
The group is aimed at adults, but under 18s can join us if they are accompanied by a responsible adult.
Sign up for the July to June meet-ups. Places are limited, so reserve your space now!
Upcoming Sessions
To find out about the next book we’re reading, or have any questions or suggestions, please contact us or visit: baneslibraries.co.uk/groups/bath-bloodhounds-book-group
We decide on books to read 2-3 months in advance, so you have plenty of time to get reading! We suggest you check if the books are in stock in your local Library in plenty of time, so you can place a reservation if they’re on loan.
Book Your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bath-bloodhounds-book-group-july-26-june-27-tickets-1989372112541

Lace Making Group
2026-08-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Drop in group for all ages.

Everyone Health - Stop Smoking Clinic
2026-08-27 13:00 - 16:30 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Want to quit smoking? It doesn’t have to be a dragYour local Bath & North East Somerset Stop Smoking service offers FREE support to local people who are thinking of and wanting to take positive steps towards stopping smoking. No matter how long you’ve smoked, quitting benefits your health right away. In just a few days, your sense of taste and smell will get better. Your lungs will start to clear, so breathing feels easier. You’ll also keep your loved ones safe from second-hand smoke and save money. Find out more: https://banes.everyonehealth.co.uk/services/stop-smoking-service/

HomeSearch Drop In
2026-08-27 09:30 - 12:30 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Homesearch is the register for social rent homes and low cost home ownership in Bath & North East Somerset.

Find out more at: homesearchbathnes.org.uk

Private Rented Advice Drop In
2026-08-27 09:00 - 16:30 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Are you looking for a private rented home?Our Private Rented Officer will be available to offer guidance on how to find a home in the private rented sector, including advice on relationship building with landlords and letting agents. Contact 01225 396296. Closed 12.30 – 1.30pm.

Freeways Floating Support Service Drop In
2026-08-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Do you have a learning Disability or are you over 18 years of age and have Neuro-Divergence?We can provide FREE support with the following: • Applying for grants or welfare support • Support with finding new accommodation • Contacting Homesearch to help with your account • Tenancy support with your landlord or reporting repairs • Budgeting advice • Paying for your rent or bills • Managing any bills or letters • Contacting utility companies for your water, gas or electric • Support with dealing with debts • Claiming housing or council tax benefits • PIP and other benefit applications Please come along to the free drop in and our friendly staff can offer information and support. No need to book an appointment. Email info@freeways.org.ukCall 01225 830416Text 07879423791

Drop-in Employment Support Session
2026-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Library & Information Service, High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, GB
One-to-one career coaching, support and advice about jobs and careers.

Citizens Advice Drop In
2026-08-26 09:30 - 14:00 | Library & Information Service, High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, GB
Help with money, legal, and consumer problems.

Make a Paper Plate Tambourine at Keynsham Library
2026-08-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB

Drama Tots - Starting School
2026-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB
Sing, dance, play and learn for children

Our 1 hour STARTING SCHOOL session is for children who are starting school in September.
This FUN and INTERACTIVE class will support you and your child as you prepare you for school life.
This is the perfect opportunity for your child to practice wearing their school uniform so we encourage school uniforms to be worn although this is not essential.
Your Drama Tots teacher will bring the school day to life using music, props and creative play.
Each child will receive a Starting School Activity Booklet.
Our STARTING SCHOOL class explores:
* School routines* Making Friends* Personal care* Independence* Name recognition* Emotion and practical preparation for school life
We ask that parents and carers take an active part in this class and enjoy the activities with their children.
Booking is required: https://drama-tots-bath.classforkids.io/?venueName=Bath%20Central%20Library,%20Bath%20

Reach Housing Advice and Support Service Drop In
2026-08-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Library & Information Service, High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, GB
Support, information and advice if you are having difficulty with your accommodation

Find out more at: www.dhi-online.org.uk/get-help/housing-advice-support/reach

Make a Paper Plate Tambourine at Midsomer Norton Library
2026-08-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Midsomer Norton Library, The Hollies, High St, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DT, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DT, GB
