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Portishead Library


High Street
Portishead
BS20 6EW

Telephone:
01934 426 040

Fax: 01275 847 085

Email: portishead.library@n-somerset.gov.uk


Pop in to read a newspaper, surf the internet and pick up a book, or DVD. Joining is easy and it's free.

You will find a range of fiction and non fiction books on various subjects, current and classic DVDs, and a popular children's area. There are computers offering free internet access and helpful staff to assist you.

As a member of Portishead Library you can use over 100 libraries in the LibrariesWest network.

Opening times:
Tue 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm
Wed** 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
Thu 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
Fri 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm
Sat 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
** On the first Wednesday of each month the library will open at 10am after staff training
Facilities / Accessibility:
Free books for you to borrow
Eight computers with free internet and a range of software
Talking books on tape and CD
Large print books
DVDs
Discounted DVDs with your Young Person's Key (YPK)
Bookstart
Bookstart Book Crawl
Local information
Council information
Local history
Family history, including Ancestry Library Edition
Microfiche reader
National and local newspapers
Which? consumer magazines
Books in other languages
Language courses on tape and CD
Photocopier, black and white
Study space
Faxing service
Community Legal Advice leaflets

The front entrance is up a steep ramp with a number of steps
The rear entrance offers level access
Hearing loop
Supernova screen reader and magnifier on all computers
Computer with adjustable desk, trackerball and large key keyboard
Directions:
Leave the M5 at junction 19 (signposted Portishead), at the roundabout take the first exit onto The Portbury Hundred - (A369 signposted Portishead).At the roundabout take the second exit onto Wyndham Way. Go over another roundabout taking the first exit onto Wyndham Way.
We are located in a Limestone building, set back from and above the road at the northern end of the town shopping area.
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