BaNES Virtual Library

Drop-in Employment Support Sessions
2026-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB
Get employment support from Skills Connect

Drop in service, no need to book.
Offering free support to residents of Bath & North East Somerset to enter training, gain employment, progress within their current career or change into a new career.
We have a team of trained coaches that offer tailored, person centred support.
We can help if you are:

Aged 18 years or over
A Bath & North East Somerset resident

For more information:
Visit: www.skillsconnect.org.uk/bath-north-east-somerset/
Call: 0117 332 1500
Email: skills_connect@bathnes.gov.uk

Manor Park, Writhlington
2026-05-19 10:35 - 11:05 | Manor Park, Manor Park, Writhlington, BA3, Writhlington, BA3, 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

Baby Bounce and Rhyme at Keynsham Library
2026-05-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-19 09:30 - 10:00 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Join us for Baby Bounce and Rhyme at Keynsham Library!T﻿his is a drop in event. Sing along to your favourite songs and rhymes at Keynsham Library! Free, drop in event suitable for parents/carers with children aged 0 – 5 years. T﻿erm time only, no booking required.

Bath Central Library Storytime
2026-05-19 10:30 - 11:00 | Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB
Join us for Storytime at Bath Central Library!T﻿his is a drop in event. Free, drop in Storytime session at Bath Central Library. Suitable for parents and carers with children aged 0 – 5 years. Term time only. No booking required.

Housing Options Drop In
2026-05-19 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.

Reach Housing Advice and Support Service Drop In
2026-05-19 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

Baby Bounce and Rhyme at Midsomer Norton Library
2026-05-18 11:00 - 11:30 | Midsomer Norton Library, The Hollies, High St, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DT, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DT, GB
Join us for Baby Bounce and Rhyme at Midsomer Norton Library!T﻿his is a drop in event. Free, drop in Baby Bounce and Rhyme Session at Midsomer Norton Library. Suitable for parents and carers with children aged 0 – 5 years. T﻿erm time only, no booking required.

Drop-in Employment Support Sessions
2026-05-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Information, advice and guidance about employment and skills

Hartbeeps
2026-05-18 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.

Conversational English Class
2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Classes for refugees and those from a displaced background only due to space.These classes are only available to refugees and those from a displaced background due to space. To book or to find out more, please email: language@bathwelcomesrefugees.org.uk. You can do this in any language and they will translate it and reciprocate in kind.

Reach Housing Advice and Support Service Drop In
2026-05-18 09:30 - 16:30 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Support, information and advice if you are having difficulty with your accommodation

Citizens Advice Drop In
2026-05-18 09:30 - 13:00 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Help with money, legal, and consumer problems.

Board Game Saturdays at Keynsham Library
2026-05-16 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
2026-05-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB

Mermaid Storytime
2026-05-16 10:30 - 11:15 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Join us for an undersea adventure Mermaid Storytime at Keynsham Library!

THIS IS A DROP-IN EVENT, NO TICKETS NEEDED.
Mermaid Hannah Pearl will be swimming to Keynsham Library to read some ocean tales!
Suitable for parents and carers with children aged 0 – 6.

Board Game Saturdays at Midsomer Norton Library
2026-05-16 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.

Sight Support West Drop In
2026-05-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Worried about your vision? Get support with your sight.Visit the Sight Support website or call 01225 477277 and choose Option 2. Appointments 1.00pm – 2.00pm & 3.00pm – 4.00pm Drop in for advice 2.00pm – 3.00pm Social group 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Friendship Fridays at Midsomer Norton Library
2026-05-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Library & Information Service, High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, GB
Drop-in to our relaxed social group for adults. Have a go at a wordsearch, crossword or a board game over a cuppa and a chat.THIS IS A DROP-IN SOCIAL GROUP, no tickets required. Drop-in to our relaxed social group for adults. Have a go at a wordsearch, crossword or a board game over a cuppa and a chat. Every Friday 2 – 3pm.

Authors in the Library - Cath Weeks
2026-05-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB
Join us at Bath Central Library for an author event with local author Cath WeeksJoin us in conversation with Cath Weeks ‘writing as Cate Ray’. Cath is a Bath based, suspense author known for her emotional impact and thought-provoking storytelling. Cath has written novels as Cath Weeks and most recetly as Cate Ray. Cath will be talking about ‘Book club fiction: stories that get readers talking’. The talk will be followed by a Q&A. There will be the opportunity to purchase a copy of ‘The Younger Woman’ and have your copy signed by Cath. The books are being sold by Mr B’s Emporium. Free tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided. Speak to a member of the Bath Library team for more information.

We Work For Everyone Drop In
2026-05-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Library & Information Service, High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP, GB
Employment support and advice for those with autism, learning difficulties or learning disabilities.

Mulberry Park, Combe Down
2026-05-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Upper Bloomfield Road, Upper Bloomfield Road, Odd Down, BA2, Odd Down, BA2, GB
Open to everyone – just drop in! This is an accessible stop.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

Lace Making Group
2026-05-14 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
2026-05-14 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/

Upper Bloomfield Road, Odd Down
2026-05-14 11:30 - 12:45 | Upper Bloomfield Road, Upper Bloomfield Road, Odd Down, BA2, Odd Down, BA2, GB

The Firs, Combe Down
2026-05-14 10:30 - 11:15 | The Firs, The Firs, Combe Down, BA2, Combe Down, BA2, GB

Keynsham Storytime
2026-05-14 10:30 - 11:00 | Keynsham Library & Information Service, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, Keynsham, BS31 1FS, GB
Join us for a Storytime session at Keynsham Library!This is a drop in event. Free, drop in Storytime session at Keynsham Library. Suitable for parents and carers with children aged 0 – 5 years. Term time only. No booking required.

Knit Two, Share One - Knitting and Crochet Group at Bath Central Library
2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN, Bath, BA1 5AN, GB
This social group welcomes all ages and abilities, so come along to share your skills, learn something new and meet new people.This is a drop in event. No need to book, sessions are drop in! You’ll find a woolly welcome for all in this friendly group! You can bring along your current projects or join us in making welcome blankets for refugees! Find out more at: https://baneslibraries.co.uk/groups/knit-2-share-1

HomeSearch Drop In
2026-05-14 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

Hawthorne Grove, Combe Down
2026-05-14 09:30 - 10:15 | Hawthorn Grove, Hawthorn Grove, Bath, BA2, Bath, BA2, GB
