Visitor access

We are accepting new visitor memberships for our libraries. 

Important information:

• You must be over 18 years old to apply for a year's visitor access.
• You will need to provide a photo for your I.D card.
• The new membership process can take up to two weeks.
• You will be contacted when your I.D card is ready.
• On collection of your card we will arrange a 30-minute visit for you to tour the facilities during staffed hours.
• New memberships are unable to be processed during May as this is a busy time for our staff and students.

Becoming a member gives you access to:

• a one-year membership
• swipe access at all our libraries from 07:30-20:00 every day
• borrowing up to five print books during library staffed hours
• study spaces
• visitor WiFi provided by BT.

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If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us, we have live chat support available 24/7.

Alumni can access our libraries by applying for a visitor membership. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us, we have live chat support available 24/7.

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We welcome visits from schools and Further Education colleges. Find out what resources we can provide and arrange a visit.

Students and staff at schools and colleges

Frenchay Campus Library out of hours access

Use the suggested route for accessing Frenchay Library out of hours (PDF).

Bower Ashton Campus Library out of hours access

Use the suggested route for accessing Bower Ashton Campus Library out of hours (PDF).

Glenside Campus Library out of hours access

Use the suggested route for accessing Glenside Campus Library out of hours (PDF).

View our Library opening hours