Library opening hours
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 1 June to Sunday 23 August 2026
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 to Friday | 24 hours | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
24 hours |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about External visitor access.
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 1 June to Sunday 23 August 2026
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 to Friday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
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 1 June to Sunday 23 August 2026
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 to Friday | 07:30–00:00 | 08:30–17:00 | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday to Sunday |
07:30–00:00 |
Not available |
Not available |
Find out more about external visitor access.
Bower Ashton Library closure 21-22 August
Bower Ashton Library will be fully closed on 21 and 22 August 2026 due to urgent works. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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.