Bracknell Forest Library and Information Service

08/09/2026

Join other keen Lego constructors for some building fun and get your creative juices flowing! 🧒

Binfield Library - Tuesdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm (term time only)

Whitegrove Library - Wednesdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm (term time only)

Visit our website for more info 📲

08/09/2026

Celebrate the joy of reading in every language this UNESCO National Literacy Day! 📚

Reading connects us to new ideas, cultures and communities and at Bracknell Library, you can explore books in a range of foreign languages. 🗣️

Whether you’re a fluent speaker, learning a new language, or looking for books to share with family, our foreign language collections offer something for readers of all ages. 📖

07/09/2026

Are you part of the 'BookTok' and 'Bookstagram' trends going viral on social media? 📲

Let us know which books have inspired you along with your favourite genres in the comments ⬇️

Read more from the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ced7y169ll9o

Whether it is viral novels or emerging subgenres, BookTok is influencing people's reading habits.

06/09/2026

Some of our branches require changes to staffed opening hours week commencing Monday 7 September. The changes are listed below. The Open+ service will be extended to accommodate the changes. If you are interested in registering for Open+ please contact your local library or follow the link in the comments.

For more information about all library opening hours please follow the link to our directory in the comments below. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Ascot Heath
Monday
The library will be closed 12.30pm to 7pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Tuesday
The library will be closed. Open+ will be available 8am to 8pm.
Thursday
The library will be closed for lunch 12pm to 1pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Friday
The library will be closed. Open+ will be available 8am to 8pm.

Binfield
Thursday
The library will be closed 1pm to 2pm and 4.30pm to 5pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Saturday
The library will be closed 12pm to 1pm. Open+ will be available during this time.

Birch Hill
Tuesday
The library will be closed 1pm to 2pm. Open+ will be available during this time.

Great Hollands
Wednesday
The library will be closed 9.30am to 1.15pm and 5pm to 7pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Friday
The library will be closed 12.30pm to 2pm. Open+ will be available during this time.

Harmans Water
Monday
The library will be closed from 6.30pm to 7pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Saturday
The library will be closed from 12pm to 12.30pm. Open+ will be available during this time.

Sandhurst
Monday
The library will be closed 12pm to 1pm. Open+ will be available during this time.

Whitegrove
Monday
The library will be closed from 1pm to 2pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Wednesday
The library will be closed 1pm to 2pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Friday
The library will be closed 1pm to 2pm. Open+ will be available during this time.
Saturday
The library will be closed 1pm to 2pm. Open+ will be available during this time.

05/09/2026

Well done to all the children across Bracknell Forest who have taken part in the The Reading Agency Summer Reading Challenge! 📚

We are looking forward to seeing you to finish the challenge before it ends on 12th September. 🌟

Remember you can drop into any of our nine library branches across Bracknell Forest to complete your sticker collection and receive your medal. 🏅

04/09/2026

Sandhurst Library Open+ is now operational as of today (Friday 4 September 2026).

For a full overview of Open+ hours please visit our website.
Link in the comments.

04/09/2026

Looking to finish the The Reading Agency Summer Reading Challenge and not sure of your next read? 📚

Try out the Book Sorter to spark your child's imagination! ✨

Link in bio ↖️

02/09/2026

Discover what's on this Autumn at Bracknell Forest Libraries! 📚

This month we welcome Berkshire Music Trust who are running the MIXMKR music production course for 12+ year olds. 🎶

Subscribe to our newsletter to read about the latest news and events happening across Bracknell Forest Libraries. Link in bio. ✨

01/09/2026

Looking to improve your digital skills? 💡

Join free digital skills training sessions delivered by AbilityNet, covering useful topics such as browsing the web, using online services and getting to grips with ChatGPT. 🖥️

Whether you’re looking to build your confidence or learn something new, these sessions can help you make the most of technology. ✨

Visit the link in our bio for the full list of upcoming sessions.

31/08/2026

Get ready for a very special live online event with multi-million bestselling author Matt Haig, courtesy of BorrowBox ✨

Join us on Monday 7 September at 10am for an insightful live-streamed event with the author of The Midnight Library and Reasons to Stay Alive. 📚

Register for the webinar via the link in our bio. ⬇️