Somerset Libraries UK

26/05/2026

A rather hot but fabulous morning celebrating reading and storytelling in the best way possible! Music, dance, singing and crafts 🎉☀️📚

22/05/2026

Fully Funded online 'Launchpad' session 19 June

Launchpad sessions are run by SBACIC and are designed to support anyone curious about self-employment or looking for a fresh start in their career - see: https://sbacommunities.org/sba-start-up/

Turn a "spark" of an idea into a solid plan as the session provides a realistic look at the pros and cons of business ownership—from the joy of independence to the grit of marketing and finance. Every attendee leaves with a clear mind, a personal roadmap, and immediate access to the wider SBA resources and mentorship.

These session is fully funded and being held online on Friday 19th June, 10:30am – 12 noon.
[email protected] or book a free place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988895875102?aff=oddtdtcreator

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

⭐ Are you interested in finding out more about the health and wellbeing offers available at your local library? Come along today to this free drop-in event at Martock Parish Hall from 10am-3pm.

⭐ Somerset Libraries Outreach will be promoting our fantastic free offers including our Reading Well book collections and Home Library Service as well as the loaning of activity tracker watches and blood pressure monitors.

Are you interested in learning more about health and social care? Come along to this free information day, open to everyone:
📍Martock Parish Hall
⏰10am - 3pm
📅 Friday 22 May

You can get a free mini health check from Symphony GP Surgery, as well as advice and support from Somerset Council Adult Social Care practitioners and social workers.

District Nurses from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust will also be there on the day to answer your questions, along with NHS Somerset, Mind in Somerset, Open Mental Health and Thrive Somerset Martock Parish Council

21/05/2026

Temporary Closure Notice – Bridgwater Library (Bridgwater House)

We would like to inform our customers that Bridgwater Library at its temporary location in Bridgwater House will close from Monday 15th June.

This closure is to allow the service to transition back to our permanent home.

We are pleased to confirm that the library will soon reopen at Bridgwater Library, Binford Place on the 29th June, where we look forward to welcoming you back.
In the meantime, you can continue to access:

• Online library services, including eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital resources
• Other nearby library branches (Burnham / Nether Stowey / North Petherton)

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and continued support during this transition.

Somerset Libraries Service

14/05/2026

💜 It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme this year is “Action”.

💜 Why not take action to give your mental health a boost and help tackle social isolation by coming along to one of the many clubs and events we have running in our libraries? With activities ranging from Knit and Natter, Chess club, Guided Activity sessions, Tai Chi and Digital drop-ins – pop into your nearest library to see what they have on offer!

13/05/2026

Somerset Libraries Outreach and Burnham on Sea Library have had a great time supporting with other charities and organisations at St Andrew's Church Mental Health Cafe!

It was wonderful to share the amazing resources available through libraries 🌈❤️‍🩹

08/05/2026

Today is the 81st anniversary of VE Day, which celebrates the end of the Second World War in Europe. To mark the occasion, we have selected a few titles from our library catalogue which offer eyewitness experiences, memoirs, fiction and non-fiction for adults and children.

Pop in to your local library or visit www.librarieswest.org.uk to browse our collection.

07/05/2026

🥳Wishing the amazingly talented Michael Rosen a very Happy 80th Birthday!🥳
The customers at Somerset Libraries adore your books 📚

04/05/2026

We are delighted to reveal this year’s Summer Reading Challenge which launches in two months’ time! Read To The Beat will begin on Saturday 4th July – more details coming soon!