Bracknell Forest Library and Information Service

10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, pause and pick up a book!

Books can help us slow down, switch off, understand ourselves better and discover new ways to care for our minds and bodies. Whether you’re looking for comfort, escape, knowledge or advice, there’s a book for every stage of life.

Here’s just a few titles available in our libraries to uplift, inspire and support your wellbeing. Link in comments ⬇️

08/10/2026

Thank you for your patience, engineers have worked swiftly to resolve the issue and all libraries are operating normally.

For details on our staffed and extended Open+ opening hours, please see our website:

Search (Optional) Open + access Open + available Open + not available Parking Free parking Paid parking Ascot Heath Library Find out about Ascot Heath library's opening hours and location. Location: Fernbank Road, Ascot, SL5 8LA Binfield Library Find out about Binfield Library's opening hours and lo...

08/10/2026

Please be aware that we are currently experiencing a technical issue that is causing disruption across our libraries.

We are working quickly to resolve this. In the meantime, all staffed library branches remain open as scheduled. There may be some intermittent disruption to Open+ access and computing services.

For details on our staffed opening hours, please see our website:

Search (Optional) Open + access Open + available Open + not available Parking Free parking Paid parking Ascot Heath Library Find out about Ascot Heath library's opening hours and location. Location: Fernbank Road, Ascot, SL5 8LA Binfield Library Find out about Binfield Library's opening hours and lo...

08/10/2026

The The Booker Prizes 2026 shortlist is here! 🌟

Featuring novels that range from ‘the hilarious to the discomfiting, the
powerfully shocking to the intriguingly understated’, explore the list and discover writing at its best. 📚

Discover the shortlisted titles in comments. Link in bio. ⬇️

06/10/2026

Harry Potter Day is coming to Bracknell Forest Libraries! 🪄

Love potions, spells and magical fun? Join us for a spellbinding hour of Harry Potter-themed games and activities for ages 5–10! ⚡

📍 Whitegrove Library – Wednesday 7 October, 5pm–6pm
📍 Crowthorne Library – Thursday 8 October, 5pm–6pm
📍 Bracknell Library – Friday 9 October, 5pm–6pm

Every child will be entered into a draw to win a Harry Potter-themed prize! 🎁

Cost: £1.50 per child. Booking required – book in person at your local library or by telephone.

Bloomsbury Publishing UK

05/10/2026

Get coding this October half term! 💻

Discover the basics of coding with micro:bits at Bracknell Library! 🧑‍💻

Learn how to create simple block coding in this fun, hands-on session.

No previous coding experience needed - free to join, just turn up!

📍 Bracknell Library
📅 Thursday 29 October
⏰ 2pm–2.45pm and 3pm-3.45pm
🧒Ages 8+

Parents must be present for children under 12. Places are limited, booking necessary.

Search ‘Bracknell Library’ on Eventbrite to register. Link in comments and bio.

05/10/2026

If you could ask your favourite author one question about how they write, what would it be? From writing routines and inspiration to the stories behind their books, BorrowBox has been chatting with literary icons.

🎧 Hear from bestselling authors including Kate Morton, Matt Haig, Peter James, Trent Dalton, Heather Morris, Pip Williams, Dervla McTiernan, David Baldacci and many more in the ‘In Conversation’ series.

Listen anytime, anywhere! Available as e-audiobooks on BorrowBox – free for library members!

04/10/2026

Some of our branches require changes to staffed opening hours week commencing Monday 5 October. The changes are listed below. The Open+ service will be extended to accommodate the changes. If you are interested in registering for Open+ please contact your local library or follow the link in the comments.

For more information about all library opening hours please follow the link to our directory in the comments below. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Ascot Heath
Monday
The library will be closed 12.30pm to 7pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Thursday
The library will be closed for lunch 12pm to 1pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Friday
The library will be closed. Open+ will be available from 8am to 8pm.
Saturday
The library will be closed. Open+ will be available from 8am to 6pm.

Binfield
Thursday
The library will be closed from 1pm to 2pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Saturday
The library will be closed from 12.30pm to 4pm. Open+ will be available during this time.

Birch Hill
Tuesday
The library will be closed from 2pm to 2.30pm. Open+ will be available during this time.

Great Hollands
Wednesday
The library is closed for lunch from 12.30pm to 1.15pm. Open+ will be available during this time.

Harmans Water
Saturday
The library is closed. Open+ will be available from 8am to 6pm.

Sandhurst
Friday
The library is closed from 1pm to 5pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Saturday
The library will be closed from 1pm to 2pm. Open+ will be available during this time.

Whitegrove
Monday
The library will be closed from 1pm to 2pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Friday
The library will be closed from 1pm to 2pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Saturday
The library will be closed from 1pm to 2pm. Open+ will be available during this time.

03/10/2026

🎨Eleven Seventeen art club at Bracknell Library

Love being creative? Places are now available at our free visual arts club for young people aged 11–17!

Held on Saturday mornings in partnership with South Hill Park, these fun 90-minute workshops explore crafts, mixed media and visual arts. Make, experiment, meet friends and try something new!
✨ All materials provided
🎨 No previous experience needed
📍 Bracknell Library 10am to 11.30am

Find out more and book your place in the comments and bio.

02/10/2026

Gain access to diverse publications from around the world exclusively with PressReader. 📰

Feel more connected, more inspired and better equipped to understand the world around you with access to quality journalism. 🌐

Free to access with your Bracknell Forest Libraries membership. More info in our bio and in the comments. ⬇️