Somerset Libraries Bridgwater

12/06/2026

A very enjoyable afternoon was had at our latest author event at . Steve Richards updated us on the latest books in his crime thriller LukeSackville series and with pertinent questions from Steve and the audience we found out about Brian's 'Fatal' series featuring DCI Mel Cotton. Thanks to the Arts centre for hosting, the audience for their support and and for a great event celebrating Crime Reading Month 😊

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

08/06/2026

Crime Thriller Authors SJ Richards & Brian Price in Conversation! Remember to book your FREE tickets for our National Crime Reading Local Author Event this Friday 12th June, 2 - 3:30pm at .
To book tickets please scan the QR code on the poster or use this link https://www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk/event/bridgwater-library-presents-local-author-talk-with-sj-richards-and-brian-price/
Alternatively you can email [email protected] or speak to staff in the temporary library or the Arts centre.

Celebrate National Crime Reading Month 2026 and join SJ Richards and Brian Price in conversation at Bridgwater Arts Centre. The event has been organised by Bridgwater Library as part of their monthly Local Author Talk Series.

07/06/2026

Libraries change lives through literacy and reading!
As well as reading being proven to have a positive benefit on mental health, reading can also provide information to help you improve both your physical and mental health. All libraries across the county have Reading Well Collections, with books chosen by experts to help support people living with both physical and mental health conditions. Books within these collections are free to reserve, have a 6 week loan period and incur no overdue charges. Individual libraries also have collections of books on Baby Loss, Death & grief, menopause and women's and men's wellness.
https://readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/our-programmes-and-campaigns/reading-well/
The Reading Agency

06/06/2026

Libraries change lives through literacy and reading!
When someone who loves reading but can't get to the library for health, mobility or caring reasons, it can be life-changing. Our FREE Home Library Service can provide a volunteer to collect books or audiobooks for them so they can continue their lifelong journey of reading. To find out more, visit www.somersetlibraries.co.uk or call 07814 079 831. There are currently vacancies for HLS volunteers in the Bridgwater area so please get in touch if you would like to help people to continue reading.

05/06/2026

Libraries Change Lives!
Do you prefer to listen to or read your books online? With your library card you can access FREE e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines and e-newspapers via the app available via our website! https://www.librarieswest.org.uk/
As a totally FREE service, there may be a bit of a wait for the next best-seller, but with thousands of e-books & e-audiobooks and a huge selection of newspapers and magazines, you're sure to be able to find something to suit you!

05/06/2026

💧 Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services?
will be holding drop-in sessions at Bridgwater Library in Binford Place on Tuesday 30th June to answer all of your water related questions.
These sessions will run between 10am-12pm and 1pm-2pm.
👉 To find out more, visit: https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/community-drop-ins

04/06/2026

Libraries (really do) Change Lives!
From our weekly Rhymetimes to our annual , we are here to help you encourage your children to learn to read and enjoy a whole world of books - free of charge! Your child can have their very own library card from birth and we have a wide selection of children's fiction (reading) and non-fiction (information) books, as well as audiobooks, comic books, reading schemes and self-help books to choose from. And if we haven't got a book here your child can request it free of charge and there are no late fees! Whatever they're into encourage them to in the

The Reading Agency