📚 Meet Cath Weeks at Bath Central Library
🗓️ Friday 15 May
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cath is a Bath based author who also writes as Cate Ray. A suspense author, she is known for her emotional impact and thought-provoking storytelling.
☕ Free tea and coffee provided
🎟️ FREE entry
#BNESLibraries #AuthorInTheLibrary
We asked the B&NES Alternative Care Team for their book recommedations for #FCF26. You can find the list on our Virtual Library.
All titles are free to reserve through LibrariesWest ⭐
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This month we are celebrating Share a Story Month.
Stories don’t only have to be read — they can be listened to too! 📱📚
We now have a selection of read - along audiobooks. These titles include both the printed book and the audiobook CD and perfect for reading along, improving literacy, or enjoying stories on the go. We have titles available for both adults and children.
Pop in and have a browse.
#BNESLibraries #NationalYearOfReading
Come and meet your local supportive services in Keynsham! 🌱
Join us for a fun, friendly day where families can connect, play, and discover the services available in the Keynsham community.
Joining us on the day will be:
Livewell, Bath and North East Somerset , Recycle for Bathnes , Sendias Bathnes , @ageukbanes , @keynshamleisurecentre , B&NES Parent Carer Forum and many more!
#BNESLibraries
As part of our #YearOfReading, we’re celebrating Share a Story Month this May!
Stories don’t only have to be read — they can be listened to too! 📱📚
Here are some chapter books for 7 -9 year olds, recommended by the Federation of Children's Books Groups for reading out loud - which one is your favourite?
#BNESLibraries
As part of our #YearOfReading, we’re celebrating Share a Story Month this May!
Stories don’t only have to be read — they can be listened to too! 📱📚
Sharing picture books helps little ones build language, listening and early literacy skills, all while having fun.
Our libraries host weekly storytime sessions for parents and carers with children aged 0–5 years.
✅ Term time only
✅ No booking required
✅ Free! Visit our Virtual Library to times, date and locations.
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Today marks the beginning of Foster Care Fortnight 🎉💛
We’re giving a big shout‑out to the amazing children and young people in care, and the wonderful foster families who support them every day.
#FCF26 #BNESLibraries
As part of our #YearOfReading, we’re celebrating Share a Story Month this May!
Stories don’t only have to be read — they can be listened to too! 📱📚
Sharing picture books helps little ones build language, listening and early literacy skills, all while having fun.
Here are some books recommended by the Federation of Children's Books Groups for reading out loud - which one is your favourite?
#BNESLibraries
🧶✂️📖Crafting Your Story exhibition by National Trust in partnership with the Carers' Centre
Discover weaving, collage, scrapbooking and more — all created by local carers and inspired by social connection, Bath’s heritage and personal stories.
📍6 – 28 May at Bath Central Library
#BNESLibraries
This May, we’re celebrating Share a Story Month as part of our #YearOfReading celebrations.
Stories don’t just have to be read — they can be listened to too! 📱📚
Did you know your library card gives you free access to BorrowBox
With BorrowBox, you can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines anytime, anywhere — all for free.
Download the app and start reading or listening today!
#BNESLibraries #AudioBooks
🎨 We are really excited that we will be hosting Norton Hill School Art Show 2026 later this month 🎨
22–31 May | 📍 Midsomer Norton Library
Come and explore a fantastic showcase of artwork created by Norton Hill School students. A colourful celebration of creativity for all ages!
✨ Free to attend
#BNESLibraries #FreeArtShow
🚀✨ Blast off this half term with our Family Planetarium Show at Bath Central Library!
Ever wondered why Mars is red 🔴 or how Saturn got its rings 💫? Join us on 27 May for a 40-minute journey through our Solar System - perfect for curious minds aged 5+ 🌍🪐
🌟 Explore planets and stars
🌟 Discover space facts
🌟 Learn about amazing historic discoveries from right here in Bath
🎟️ £5 per person. Booking essential (link in bio)
📍Bath Central Library
Don’t miss this out-of-this-world family adventure!
#familyfun #bathevents #planetarium #halftermactivities #stemkids
