All the information about library services in the area can be found in this document.
Look for your library in the list below for information about opening times and locations. Some of our libraries have regular events. These are listed in the 'News and events' section of our website home page.
Facilities
All our libraries have public access computers and many have photocopiers and faxes. Most are accessible for people with disabilities; please see each library's details for more information. They all have talking books except the Performing Arts Library, and they all have DVDs, except the Performing Arts Library, and Highbridge and Nether Stowey Libraries.
All our libraries are closed on Sundays and on bank holidays. There is a full list at the bottom of this page.
For information about our mobile libraries, including their routes and stops, please see the Mobile Library Service page.
You can also use any library in the LibrariesWest consortium.
Please phone Libraries Direct on 0300 123 2224 to contact any of our libraries.
Library | Opening Hours |
Bishops Lydeard Library The Library Church Street Bishops Lydeard TA4 3AT Email bldlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Wheelchair access Assisted access Fax machine | Monday 2.30pm to 5.30pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday 2.30pm to 5.30pm Thursday Closed Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
Bridgwater Library The Library Binford Place Bridgwater TA6 3LF Email brwlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access Lift to upper floor Fax machine Free Wi-Fi Music CDs Newspapers and magazines Photocopier (black and white) Reading group UK Online Centre | Monday 9am to 5.30pm Tuesday 9am to 5.30pm Wednesday 9am to 6pm Thursday 9am to 5.30pm Friday 9am to 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am to 4pm |
Bruton Library Quaperlake Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0HA Email brulib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Wheelchair access Assisted access Fax machine Newspapers and magazines | Monday Closed Tuesday 2pm to 5.30pm Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 10am to 1.30pm and 2.30 to 6pm Saturday 10am to 1pm |
Burnham-on-Sea Library The Library Princess Street Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1EH Email bhmlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Semi-automatic doors Wheelchair access Lift to upper floor Fax machine Music CDs Newspapers and magazines Photocopier (black and white) Reading group | Monday 9.30am to 5pm Tuesday 9.30am to 5pm Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm Thursday 9.30am to 5pm Friday 9.30am to 6pm Saturday 9.30am to 1pm |
Castle Cary Library The Library Bailey Hill Castle Cary BA7 7AA Email ccylib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities No disabled access. There are steps to the front door with no space for a ramp. Staff will go out to help disabled customers. Fax machine | Monday Closed Tuesday 10am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Wednesday 10am to 12pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Thursday Closed Friday 10am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 6pm Saturday 10am to 1pm |
Chard Library The Library Holyrood Lace Mill Holyrood Street Chard TA20 2YA Email chalib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Fax machine Music CDs Newspapers and magazines Photocopier (black and white) | Monday 9am to 5pm Tuesday 9am to 5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9am to 6pm Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 1pm |
Cheddar Library The Library Union Street Cheddar BS27 3NB Email chelib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Assisted access Fax machine newspapers and magazines Photocopier (black and white) | Monday 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm Thursday Closed Friday 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am to 1pm |
Crewkerne Library The Library Falkland Square Crewkerne TA18 7JS Email crwlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access (except reference library) Fax machine Newspapers and magazines Photocopier (black and white) | Monday 9.30am to 5pm Tuesday 9.30am to 5pm Wednesday 9.30am to 5pm Thursday Closed Friday 9.30am to 6pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
Dulverton Library The Library 7-9 Fore Street Dulverton TA22 9EX Email dullib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Wheelchair access Toilet access Fax machine Photocopier (black and white) UK Online Centre | Monday 1.45pm to 5pm Tuesday 10am to 1.15pm and 1.45pm to 5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 10am to 1.15pm and 1.45pm to 5pm Friday 10am to 1.15pm and 1.45pm to 6pm Saturday 10am to 1.15pm An unstaffed service is available during Exmoor National Park Centre opening hours: Apr to Oct: 10am to 5pm (every day) Nov to Mar: 10.00am to 2pm (except Thursday and Sunday) |
Frome Library The Library Justice Lane Frome BA11 1BE Email frolib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access Lift to the upper floor Fax machine Free Wi-Fi Meeting room Music CDs Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white UK Online Centre | Monday 9.30am to 5pm Tuesday 9.30am to 5pm Wednesday 9.30am to 5pm Thursday 9.30am to 5pm Friday 9.30am to 7pm Saturday 9.30am to 4pm |
Glastonbury Library The Library 1 Orchard Court The Archers Way Glastonbury BA6 9JB Email glalib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access Music CDs Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white | Monday 10am to 5pm Tuesday 10am to 6pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 10am to 6pm Friday 10am to 5pm Saturday 10am to 4pm |
Highbridge Library The Library Alpha House Market Street Highbridge TA9 3BP Email higlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Fax machine Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white | Monday Closed Tuesday 2pm to 5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Friday Closed Saturday 9.30am to 1pm |
Ilminster Library The Library Ditton Street Ilminster TA19 0BW Email ilmlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Wheelchair access Assisted access. There is a ramp to the rear door with a bell. Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white | Monday 9.30am to 1pm Tuesday 9.30am to 5pm Wednesday 9.30am to 5pm Thursday Closed Friday 9.30am to 5pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
Langport Library The Library Whatley Langport TA10 9RA Email lanlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access Fax machine Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white Reading group | Monday 9.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday 9.30am to 5.30pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am to 5.30pm Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
Martock Library The Library The Shopping Centre Martock TA12 6DL Email marlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access Fax machine Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white | Monday 9.30am to 5pm Tuesday 9.30am to 5pm Wednesday 9.30am to 5pm Thursday Closed Friday 9.30am to 6pm Saturday 9.30am to 1pm |
Milborne Port Library The Library Cross Cottage North Street Milborne Port DT9 5ET Email mptlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access Fax machine | Monday Closed Tuesday 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
Minehead Library The Library Bancks Street Minehead TA24 5DJ Email minlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access. There is a bell at the foot of the ramp, to call for assistance. Fax machine Free Wi-Fi Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white | Monday 9am to 5.30pm Tuesday 9am to 6pm Wednesday Closed Thursday: 9am to 6pm Friday 9am to 5.30pm Saturday 9am to 4pm |
Nether Stowey Library The Library Castle Street Nether Stowey Bridgwater TA5 1LN Email neslib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Wheelchair access, with a ramped main entrance. Fax machine | Monday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm Tuesday 9.30am to 12:30pm Wednesday 9:30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm Thursday Closed Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
North Petherton Library The Library Quantock House Fore Street North Petherton TA6 6TN Email npnlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Wheelchair access Assisted access Fax machine | Monday Closed Tuesday 9.30am to 1pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Thursday Closed Friday 9.30am to 1pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
Performing Arts Library The Performing Arts Library King George Street Yeovil BA20 1PY Email muslib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Music scores Books Multiple copy performance material Reference materials Computerised index of songs Advice and reference service | Monday 9,30am to 5.30pm Tuesday 9.30am to 6pm Wednesday 9.30am to 5.30pm Thursday 9.30am to 6pm Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am to 4pm |
Porlock Library The Library The Old School Centre Porlock Minehead TA24 8NP Email porlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Wheelchair access Toilet access | Monday 10am to 12.30pm Tuesday 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4.30pm Wednesday 10am to 12.30pm Thursday Closed Friday 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4.30pm Saturday 10am to 1pm |
Priorswood Library The Library Hillside Children's Centre Eastwick Road Taunton TA2 7HD Email prwlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access Assisted access Toilet access Fax machine Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white UK Online Centre | Monday 9.30am to 5pm Tuesday 2pm to 5pm Wednesday 9.30am to 5pm Thursday 9.30am to 1pm Friday 9.30am to 5pm Saturday 9.30am to 1pm |
Shepton Mallet Library The Library 2 Market Place Shepton Mallet BA4 5AZ Email shmlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Assisted access This library is based on two levels, but there is no lift available. Staff will help you get to the children's library if necessary Fax machine Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white | Monday 9.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Tuesday 10am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Friday 9.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
Somerset Studies Library | Monday 1pm to 5pm (telephone enquiries only 9am to 1pm) Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm Alternate Saturdays 9am to 1pm. Saturday opening dates 2015 |
Somerton Library The Library Cox's Yard (off West Street) Somerton TA11 7PR Email somlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access Fax machine Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white | Monday 9.30am to 5pm Tuesday 9.30am to 5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am to 6pm Friday 9.30am to 5pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
South Petherton Library The Library St James' Corner South Petherton TA13 5BS Email spnlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Wheelchair access Assisted access Access ramp but no automatic doors. Fax machine Newspapers and magazines | Monday Closed Tuesday 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Friday 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm Saturday 9.30am to 1pm |
Street Library The Library 1 Leigh Road Street BA16 0HA Email strlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access Ramped entrance Fax machine Music CDs Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white | Monday 9.30am to 6pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9.30am to 5pm Thursday 9.30am to 5pm Friday 9.30am to 6pm Saturday 9.30am to 4pm |
Sunningdale Library The Library Monmouth Hall Monmouth Road Yeovil BA21 5NP Email sunlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Wheelchair access Assisted access Assistance is required for full internal access, as there are two sets of double doors. Fax machine | Monday 9.30am to 12.30pm Tuesday 1.30am to 5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 5pm Saturday 9.30am to 12pm |
Taunton Library The Library Paul Street Taunton TA1 3XZ Email taulib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access Disabled toilet access A Shopmobility scheme operates from the car park above the library, but it is necessary to reach the ground floor to enter the main library building Blu-ray Music CDs DVDs Exhibition area Fax machine Free Wi-Fi Meeting room Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white UK Online Centre | Monday 9.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday 9.30am to 5.30pm Wednesday 9.30am to 7pm Thursday 9.30am to 5.30pm Friday 9.30am to 7pm Saturday 9.30am to 4pm |
Watchet Library The Library 11 The Esplanade Watchet TA23 0AJ Email watlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Assisted access The children's area is on the upper floor, but there is no lift available Fax machine Newspapers and magazines | Monday 2pm to 5pm Tuesday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm Friday 2pm to 5pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
Wellington Library | Monday 9.30am to 6pm |
Wells Library The Library Union Street Wells BA5 2PU Email wlslib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access Local studies material is upstairs, but there is no lift available. Fax machine Music CDs DVDs Reading group Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white | Monday 9am to 5pm Tuesday 9am to 5pm Wednesday 9am to 5pm Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 5pm |
Williton Library The Library Killick Way Williton TA4 4QA Email willib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Semi-automatic doors Wheelchair access Toilet access Fax machine Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white | Monday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm Thursday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm Friday 9.30am to 6pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
Wincanton Library The Library Carrington Way Wincanton BA9 9JS Email winlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Wheelchair access Assisted access Ramped front entrance. Fax machine Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white | Monday 9.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Tuesday 9.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Wednesday 9.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Thursday Closed Friday 9.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 6.30pm Saturday 9.30am to 1pm |
Wiveliscombe Library The Library 9 The Square Wiveliscombe TA4 2JT Email wivlib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Wheelchair access Assisted access Disabled toilet Internal access to the library is limited | Monday Closed Tuesday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 6pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
Yeovil Library The Library King George Street Yeovil BA20 1PY Email yeolib@somerset.gov.uk Facilities Automatic doors Wheelchair access A lift to the upper floors is available Exhibition area Fax machine Free Wi-Fi Music CDs Newspapers and magazines Photocopier - black and white UK Online Centre | Monday 9.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday 9.30am to 6pm Wednesday 9.30am to 5.30pm Thursday 9.30am to 6pm Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am to 4pm |
Bank holiday opening and closing for 2015- 2016
Spring Bank Holiday Monday 25 May - Closed
Summer Bank Holiday Monday 31 August - Closed
Christmas Eve Thursday 24 December - Libraries close no later than 1pm
Christmas Day Friday 25 December - Closed
Boxing Day Saturday 26 December - Closed
Boxing Day Bank Holiday Monday 28 - Closed
New Year’s Eve Thursday 31 December - Libraries close no later than 5.30pm
New Year’s Day Friday 1 January – Closed