Service update
Library closures
Our libraries are closed.
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One Stop Shop
All of our One Stop Shops are currently providing a limited service until further notice. This includes:
- Telephones to contact council and partner services
- Card or cash payments at our self-service machine
- Dealing with essential Welfare Support enquiries
The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DP
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9.30am to 5pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
What you can do
Self-service kiosks, computers and telephones are available, to enable you to access library and council services. Council staff can help to get you started, if you have trouble using these facilities.
- Pay for council services (such as Council Tax and garden waste subscriptions)
- Apply for council permits (such as bus passes and Discovery Cards)
- Access the Homesearch website
- View and comment on planning applications
- Contact council departments and external services
- Borrow, renew, or return library items
What's on at the library
Library groups and activities
| Group/Activity | Day and Time |
|---|---|
| Baby Bounce and Rhyme | 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:30am to 11am (term time only) |
| Reading group | 3rd Tuesday of the month (please ask librarian for further details) |
| Under Fives Storytime | Thursday 10am to 10.30am (Term time only) |
| Chatter Books | First Thursday of the month, 3:45pm to 4:45pm. (Reading group for children aged 7 to 11, with a mix of reading and activities, usually around a monthly theme. Register your interest with a member of staff or email chatter_booksbath@bathnes.gov.uk) |
Help and advice
| Service and provider | Day and time | Further information |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Advice | Drop in service, Tuesday 9.30am to 2pm. Pre-booked appointments, Wednesday & Friday |
Help with money, legal and consumer problems Call 03448 487919 during opening hours to book an appointment
|
| Clean Slate | First Monday and third Friday of every month, 11:30am to 2:30pm |
Assistance to get back into employment Call 01225 302200 |
| Curo | Drop in service, Tuesday, 9.30am to 5pm |
Help and advice about social housing Call 01225 366000 |
| Future Bright | Drop in service, Monday, 10am to 12pm |
Helping local people develop their skills, increase their income and progress in their career. Call 01225 395555 |
| Reach
|
Drop in service, Tuesday 9:30am to 4.30pm |
Support to overcome homelessness, social isolation and dependence issues Call 01225 422156 or email info@dhireach.org.uk |
Council services
| Council service | Day and time | Further information |
|---|---|---|
| Council Tax | Self-service payments during Library opening times. Free self-service computers and telephones to contact the Council Tax team Monday-Friday. |
Help with Council Tax problems Call 01225 477777, Monday to Friday
|
| Business Rates | Drop in service, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10am to 3pm. |
Assistance with applying for Business Rates Call 01225 477777, Monday to Friday |
| Homesearch | Drop in service, Tuesday, 9.30am to 12:30pm | |
| Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support | Drop in service, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 3pm |
Help with Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support; Call 01225 477777, Monday to Friday |
| Private Rented Housing Workshop | Drop in service, Tuesday 1:30pm to 4pm |
Help with privately renting housing; Call 01225 396296 |
| Registration Service | Appointment service, Wednesday 9:30am to 4:20pm, Friday 9:30am to 3:40pm |
Registration Service appointments; Call 01225 477234 |
Other facilities
- Disabled access toilet with baby changing
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free computers
- Printing in colour and black and white (there are charges for this)
- Photocopier