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Frenchay Campus Library
When using the library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus. The library Help Desk may close ten minutes before staff finish for the day.
Monday 19 December to Sunday 25 December
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Please note: Frenchay Library is closed between 22:00 on Monday 19 December and 06:00 on Tuesday 20 December due to emergency lighting testing.
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Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday | 00:00-22:00 | 08:30-17:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Tuesday | 06:00-00:00 | 08:30-17:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Wednesday - Thursday | 24 hours | 08:30-17:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Friday | 24 hours | 08:30-12:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 24 hours | Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Monday 26 December to Monday 2 January
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Sunday | 24 hours | Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Tuesday 3 January to Sunday 15 January
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Friday | 24 hours | 08:30-18:30 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday | 24 hours | 10:00-16:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Sunday | 24 hours | Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Monday 16 January to Sunday 2 April
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Friday | 24 hours | 08:30-18:30 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 24 hours | Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Monday 3 April to Sunday 9 April
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Thursday | 24 hours | 08:30-17:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Friday - Sunday | 24 hours | Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Monday 10 April to Sunday 16 April
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Tuesday | 24 hours | Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Wednesday - Friday | 24 hours | 08:30-17:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday | 24 hours | 10:00-16:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Sunday | 24 hours |
Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Monday 17 April to Sunday 30 April
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Friday | 24 hours | 08:30-18:30 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday | 24 hours | 10:00-16:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Sunday | 24 hours |
Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Monday 1 May to Sunday 7 May
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday | 24 hours | 10:00-16:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Tuesday - Friday | 24 hours | 08:30-18:30 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday | 24 hours |
10:00-16:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Sunday | 24 hours |
Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Monday 8 May to Sunday 14 May
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Friday | 24 hours | 08:30-18:30 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday | 24 hours |
10:00-16:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Sunday | 24 hours |
Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Monday 15 May to Sunday 28 May
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Friday | 24 hours | 08:30-18:30 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 24 hours |
Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Glenside Campus Library
When using the library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus. The library Help Desk may close ten minutes before staff finish for the day.
Monday 19 December to Sunday 25 December
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Thursday | 07:30-00:00 | 08:30-17:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Friday | 07:30-00:00 |
08:30-12:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 | Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Monday 26 December to Monday 2 January
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 | Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Tuesday 3 January to Sunday 2 April
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Friday | 07:30-00:00 | 08:30-17:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 |
Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Monday 3 April to Sunday 9 April
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Thursday | 07:30-00:00 | 08:30-17:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Friday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 |
Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Monday 10 April to Sunday 16 April
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Tuesday | 07:30-00:00 | Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Wednesday - Friday | 07:30-00:00 |
08:30-17:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 |
Not available |
07:30-20:00 |
Monday 17 April to Sunday 30 April
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Friday | 07:30-00:00 | 08:30-17:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 |
Not available |
07:30-20:00 |
Monday 1 May to Sunday 7 May
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday | 07:30-00:00 | Not available | 07:30-20:00 |
Tuesday - Friday | 07:30-00:00 |
08:30-17:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday | 07:30-00:00 |
10:00-16:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Sunday | 07:30-00:00 |
Not available |
07:30-20:00 |
Monday 8 May to Sunday 28 May
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Friday | 07:30-00:00 | 08:30-17:00 | 07:30-20:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 |
Not available |
07:30-20:00 |
Bower Ashton Campus Library
When using the library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus. The library Help Desk may close ten minutes before staff finish for the day.
Monday 19 December to Sunday 25 December
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Thursday | 07:30-00:00 | 08:30-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
Friday | 07:30-00:00 |
08:30-12:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 | Not available | Not available |
Monday 26 December to Monday 2 January
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 | Not available | Not available |
Tuesday 3 January to Sunday 2 April
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Friday | 07:30-00:00 | 08:30-17:00 | 09:30-17:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 |
Not available | Not available |
Monday 3 April to Sunday 9 April
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Thursday | 07:30-00:00 | 08:30-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
Friday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 |
Not available | Not available |
Monday 10 April to Sunday 16 April
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Tuesday | 07:30-00:00 | Not available | Not available |
Wednesday - Friday | 07:30-00:00 |
08:30-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Monday 17 April to Sunday 30 April
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Friday | 07:30-00:00 | 08:30-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Monday 1 May to Sunday 7 May
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday | 07:30-00:00 | Not available | Not available |
Tuesday - Friday | 07:30-00:00 |
08:30-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
Saturday | 07:30-00:00 |
10:00-16:00 | Not available |
Sunday | 07:30-00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Monday 8 May to Sunday 28 May
When using the Library you must have your UWE Bristol ID card with you. Entry to the library will be refused without it. You will need a staff card or student card to enter swipe-access doors on campus.
Opening times |
Library staff available | External visitor access | |
Monday - Friday | 07:30-00:00 | 08:30-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 07:30-00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Our libraries

Frenchay Campus Library
Information about Frenchay Library including facilities, location and contact details.

Glenside Campus Library
Information about Glenside Campus Library including facilities, contact details and location.

Bower Ashton Campus Library
Information about Bower Ashton Campus Library including facilities, contact details and location.