The Old Library

The Old Library A vibrant community hub we can be proud of, for the community, by the community! Available for community events and private hire. Want to get involved?

Bringing people and families together, run by volunteers.Basil's Community Cafe open term time Mon, Thurs & Fri 9am - 3pm. The Old Library, Eastville, is a volunteer, resident run community space for the South Lockleaze & Purdown neighbourhood, providing a multi-use space, cafe, lounge, playground, edible garden and computer access space with events, activities and workshops run and managed for th

e local community, by the community. The Eastville Library was closed in March 2016, after council budget cuts saw the space not viable for the council to continue. The space was put up for a Community Asset Transfer, and a number of residents set up the South Lockleaze & Purdown Neighbourhood Group to take on this building for the benefit of the community. Taking on the building as of May 2016, the SL&P group have pulled together a fantastic team of local people & gained amazing support from the wider Bristol community, and are transforming the Old Library into a space that all of us can use, be involved in and drive from the community upwards, not the other way around. We created a space that brings people and families together through a community led and run project, that promotes the things our community wants and needs. The Old Library is in a unique position as a gateway to Purdown, and the community have come together to create something amazing, unique and to be proud of: a hire space for workshops & activities, a community kitchen/cafe with seating (and tasty coffee!), workshops, crafts, quiz nights, music, book clubs, a repair cafe, and more! Please join the Facebook group, contact us at [email protected] to get onto the contact list, let us know how you can be involved or what you want to see, and keep up to date by checking out the Old Library website!

01/06/2026

Basil's Cafe back open today Mon 1st June 9am - 3pm

📢 SPECIAL SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEK DAY HIRE DISCOUNTS 😎 We are opening our doors over the summer holidays and are offering di...
31/05/2026

📢 SPECIAL SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEK DAY HIRE DISCOUNTS 😎
We are opening our doors over the summer holidays and are offering discounted hire prices. Need a space to try out a workshop or group? Want to hold a meeting or gathering? Get in touch for more info - [email protected]

We have a full kitchen - tables and chairs - kids toys - books - a wonderful garden and large welcoming space suitable for a variety of uses and groups.

HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came along today for our Family FUNdraising DAY! 🙏🤩🥳 and extra THANK YOUS to all the amaz...
16/05/2026

HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came along today for our Family FUNdraising DAY! 🙏🤩🥳 and extra THANK YOUS to all the amazing Volunteers ❤️
The weather held, AND we raised some well needed cash to keep this community space running.
Watch this space for the GRAND TOTAL - AND info on our upcoming 10 YEAR Summer Party on 5th September 💚💜🎶🍍🥳😎🎸🪇

Today! 11am - 3pm (Saturday 16th) May Fun Day. Pork rolls, cakes, bar, bouncey castle, treasure hunt & more!!
16/05/2026

Today! 11am - 3pm (Saturday 16th) May Fun Day. Pork rolls, cakes, bar, bouncey castle, treasure hunt & more!!

Tuesday 19th May is Quiz Night at The Old Library. Bring your mates, your own snacks & drinks and join us for a fun even...
15/05/2026

Tuesday 19th May is Quiz Night at The Old Library. Bring your mates, your own snacks & drinks and join us for a fun evening of questions and community. £2 pp. All welcome

🏰 Bouncy Castles ✔️ 🍉 Human Fruit Machine ✔️ 🧐 Scavenger Hunt ✔️ 🍦Ice Cream ✔️ 😋 Hot Food for kids & grown ups ✔️ 🎵 Musi...
13/05/2026

🏰 Bouncy Castles ✔️
🍉 Human Fruit Machine ✔️
🧐 Scavenger Hunt ✔️
🍦Ice Cream ✔️
😋 Hot Food for kids & grown ups ✔️
🎵 Music & good vibes ✔️
🥳 Join us on Saturday for our community FUNdraiser at The Old Library on Muller Rd.
**11am - 12pm - will be an inclusive quieter hour
12pm - 3pm - fun and games continues with music from Jazzy Jim! All welcome 🙏

We have NEWS! ✨️ The Old Library is 10 ✨️For 10 years, this space has been run by volunteers from the community, for th...
10/05/2026

We have NEWS!
✨️ The Old Library is 10 ✨️
For 10 years, this space has been run by volunteers from the community, for the community. What an achievement!! 👏
💪 10 years of community in action.
To celebrate, we have a bunch of events coming up....AND we are launching a FUNDRAISER to continue for the next 10+ years! Thank you for your continued support 🙏https://square.link/u/w8sNBtdE?src=webqr

08/05/2026

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Muller Road
Bristol
BS56XP

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm

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