Bradford on Avon Library

Bradford on Avon Library Welcome to the Bradford on Avon Library page! The library is free to join and you can do so much more than just borrow books.

Join today to access a friendly supportive community and find out more about what we offer!

Coming soon – Adult Reading ChallengeAre you 16+ and up for a Challenge? All you need to do is pick up your free Reading...
01/09/2026

Coming soon – Adult Reading Challenge

Are you 16+ and up for a Challenge? All you need to do is pick up your free Reading Challenge bookmark and read 3 books. Every book you read earns a stamp. Once you’ve earned 3 stamps, hand your bookmark back to any Wiltshire library to be entered into the prize draw.

🏆 First prize: 1x £50 book voucher
🏅 Two runner up prizes: 1x £25 book voucher each

The Challenge runs between 5 September to 5 December 2026. Books, eBooks and audio/eAudiobooks all count. Get reading to be in with your chance of winning!

This autumn we are also running a series of author events to inspire you to find a new favourite author. Find out who is visiting a library near you soon https://orlo.uk/s3tpL

Take part in September's Big Library Read by downloading "The Dentist" by Tim Sullivan available via the Libby app in eB...
01/09/2026

Take part in September's Big Library Read by downloading "The Dentist" by Tim Sullivan available via the Libby app in eBook and eAudiobook format.

🕵 Good detectives notice details. Great detectives connect them.
Meet Bristol based DS George Cross, while investigating one murder discovers a cold case murder from years ago.

Get enraptured by this "great unputdownable story" today. Download a copy via the Libby app, for more information please visit https://orlo.uk/RnYuD

Reminder that you have until Saturday the 5th of September to complete the Summer Reading Challenge and come in to colle...
29/08/2026

Reminder that you have until Saturday the 5th of September to complete the Summer Reading Challenge and come in to collect your medal and certificate!

SHHHH! TOP SECRET INFORMATION INCOMING! If you or your child are aged 9-12 and enjoy reading mysteries and adventures th...
29/08/2026

SHHHH! TOP SECRET INFORMATION INCOMING! If you or your child are aged 9-12 and enjoy reading mysteries and adventures then The Secret Reading Society may be for you. The book group meets every other Monday at 4.30pm in the library's meeting room. Each session you'll have the opportunity to discuss that week's book and be given a copy of the next read to borrow from the library. If this sounds like the book group for you get in contact with us by coming in or calling us on 01225863280.

Have you checked out some of the new stock that has recently arrived in Wiltshire Libraries? Discover all these titles a...
28/08/2026

Have you checked out some of the new stock that has recently arrived in Wiltshire Libraries? Discover all these titles and more by visiting https://orlo.uk/ROfTj

Reserve your copy via the website and Solus Library app (a £1 reservation fee per title applies). To search the library catalogue, visit https://orlo.uk/IDlrS

Who's this? We're thrilled to be welcoming Biscuit the bear to our Bradford on Avon Library family! Come by tomorrow mor...
28/08/2026

Who's this? We're thrilled to be welcoming Biscuit the bear to our Bradford on Avon Library family! Come by tomorrow morning at 10 am for our bear themed storytime and to say hello to Biscuit. Biscuit is very shy so will only be coming out for special events.

REMINDER OF NEW START TIME!!! Our Saturday Storytimes will now be starting at 10am! We're hoping this new start time wil...
27/08/2026

REMINDER OF NEW START TIME!!! Our Saturday Storytimes will now be starting at 10am! We're hoping this new start time will make it easier than ever for you to come and join us for stories and crafts on a Saturday morning. We look forward to seeing you this weekend for our theme of Plants and Trees 🌱🌸✨

We'll be hosting this free information session on Monday the 14th of September at 5.30pm. The aim of the session is to h...
26/08/2026

We'll be hosting this free information session on Monday the 14th of September at 5.30pm. The aim of the session is to help attendees find out more about dementia, how it effects people and how you can help. The session is free to attend but please sign up so that we can know how many people to expect.

Check out the most downloaded eMagazines from July. Did your favourite make the Top Ten?Discover these and more via the ...
25/08/2026

Check out the most downloaded eMagazines from July. Did your favourite make the Top Ten?

Discover these and more via the Libby app. To find out more, please visit https://orlo.uk/6trQ8

FREE EVENT TOMORROW! Are you a fan of Dogman and Catkid? Or maybe you love the classics like Spiderman and Batman. Wheth...
25/08/2026

FREE EVENT TOMORROW! Are you a fan of Dogman and Catkid? Or maybe you love the classics like Spiderman and Batman. Whether you're an avid reader or just discovering the world of comics and graphic novels come and join us for this fun filled workshop. You'll learn how to create your own characters and draw up panels for your own comic strip. No need to book, this a free session so come along and join in the fun. Suitable for ages 7+

Address

Bridge Street
Bradford-on-Avon
BA151BY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

1225-863280

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