Bracknell Library and Information Service

This is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. Our libraries have helpful books for young people struggling with their emotions and feelings and are useful for adults too.

Ahead of tomorrow’s Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the millions who have suffered from the Holocaust and more recent genocides. #HMD2025

Crowthorne Library are pleased to announce that, in association with Crowthorne Parish Council and CROW, we currently have a thermal imaging camera available for loan Contact Crowthorne Library for details 01344 776431 #crowthornelibrary #thermalimagingcamera #bracknelllibraries

Update: our libraries are now able to process applications for proof of age cards. Thank you for your patience during the interruption to the service.

Join Bracknell Library in association with the Black British Ballet for a FREE dance photography workshop Book your place in the library or call 01344 423149 or book online eventbrite.com/e/dance-photog… #photograghy #library #bracknell

Latest updates from Bracknell Libraries

Our libraries are temporarily unable to process applications for proof of age cards due to a supply issue. Apologies for the inconvenience. We can continue to help with bus pass applications and renewals.

Whitegrove Library is currently closed due to a power cut in the area. If you need to get in touch, contact Bracknell Library. Call 01344 423149 or complete the online form on Bracknell Library's web page on the council's website (link in thread below).

Spaces are available in our friendly, monthly online book group which meets Thursdays at 7pm on Zoom. We read all sorts of fiction & chat about what we've been reading recently. Library copies of the monthly book can be borrowed. Please contact Bracknell Library for information.

Happy New Year from all at Bracknell Libraries! We'd love you to make "read more books" one of your new years resolutions. We look forward to seeing you. bracknell-forest.gov.uk/libraries #HappyNewYear #bracknelllibraries #readmorebooks #NewYearResolutions

Exciting news! Our libraries from January 2025 will have free access to the #1921Census via the Find My Past website on library PCs. A fascinating historical resource & valuable for researching a family history. Find out where your grandparents worked and who their boss was!

Would you like to learn how to play the ukulele? You can borrow a #ukulele from our libraries for three weeks with an introductory booklet & renew to keep it for a little longer. Contact Bracknell Library to request to pick a ukulele up from your preferred Bracknell Library.

Don’t forget over the holidays we have hundreds of e-audio and e-books for every member of the family to enjoy anytime using the #BorrowBox app. We’re always open. You just need your library card number and PIN to choose your next great read or listen.

Apologies, these libraries will have extra closures next week. Open+ will be available during these times. Ascot Heath Library Monday 22 December 9:30am to 7pm Friday 27 December 2pm to 5pm Saturday 28 December 9:30am to 12:30pm Binfield Library Monday 22 December 5pm to 7pm

Friday night was Crowthorne's late night shop event. Crowthorne library built a fabulous Grotto for Santa and his specialist library elves. With over 800 people visiting it was a magical festive success! #crowthornelibrary #bracknelllibraries #SantasGrotto

Saturday 14 December 12 to 4pm at involve Community Services (the old Courthouse building opposite Bracknell Library) RG12 1AE. The Toy bank will be open to anyone that needs a little extra help with presents this Christmas. #ToyBank #christmas2024 #bracknelllibrary

Spellow Library suffered extensive damage in the race riots this summer. Today they reopen their doors. Last night, along with other libraries across the country, Bracknell placed a flame free candle in library windows, in a show of solidarity. #SpellowLibrary #sharethelight

1939 Register has exciting details not found in other records for tracing your family tree (search on #findmypast using library PCs). 10 search tips: tinyurl.com/235ew9jv. For more advice, speak to Berkshire Family History Society advisers Bracknell Library 12 Dec 2pm to 5pm

The Squirrels visited Bracknell Library last week and what fun we had! They learnt all about the library and how to borrow books using our very clever self-service machines. We made bookmarks and read stories. See you again soon Squirrels! #SquirrelScouts #bracknelllibraries