19-23 The Podium, Northgate Street, Bath, BA1 5AN
(The Podium Centre is at the junction of Northgate Street and Broad Street. The Central Library is immediately to the left of the main entrance of the Podium.)
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday | 9am to 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9.30am to 5pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4.30pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am to 4:30pm |
What you can do
Self-service kiosks and computers are available, to enable you to access library services to borrow, renew, or return library items. Library staff can help to get you started, if you have trouble using these facilities.
You can also access a range of digital resources, including volunteers who can support you with all kinds of digital challenges.
What's on at the library
You can view our in-person events and activities at Bath Central Library on our events calendar.
Our social media events take place across all of our social media channels.
You can view our online library events and activities on our events calendar.
| Service | Day and time | Further information |
|---|---|---|
| Read Easy | Monday to Friday, appointment only. | Helping adults learn to read. Call 07976 160838 to book. |
| Employment and Skills Drop-In | Tuesday, 11am to 1pm | Get support, information and advice with CVs, employment and training from local partner organisations including: Future Bright, Curo Work Wise, Employment and Skills Pod, Bath College, Cool Ventures and We Work For Everyone. |
| Home Energy Advice and Information Drop-In | First Thursday of the month, 11am to 2pm | Experts from the Centre for Sustainable Energy offering help and advice on how to reduce your bills, insulate your home, or add energy efficiency measures |
| Volunteering and Wellbeing Service Drop-In | First Thursday of the month, 10am to 12pm (except 9 January 2025) | Volunteering opportunities and mental health support. |
| Breastfeeding Support Group | One Friday each month | Drop-in to this Breastfeeding Support Group to meet other parents and get advice from the Bath La Leche League Collective. For dates of next sessions, please check our events calendar or call Council Connect on 01225 39 40 41 |
|
Guide Dogs My Time to Play programme |
Friday, 10am - 12pm | For parents and carers with a child aged 0-4 years with a vision impairment. Please email Rachel Scammell or call 0800 781 1444 for more information and to book a place. |
| Bath College IT Courses | Thursdays and Fridays 9:30am 12:45pm Start dates in January, March and May |
For more information, email Bath College or call 01225 328 822 or visit the Bath College website. |
Other facilities
- Public toilets available elsewhere in the Podium Centre
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free computers
- Exhibition/meeting space available for hire
- Lego Lab
- Sensory Space
- Colour and black and white printing
- Photocopying
- Hublets (tablets, free to borrow for 2 hours per day for library members)
Our printers and photocopiers accept cards and coins. Unfortunately we are not able to provide change, so please bring coins with you if you want to use this service.