Library Ideas Bristol

Idea	Theme	Library	Status	Comments
Tea coffee chat	cafe and refreshments	Avonmouth	In Progress	Staff already offer tea, coffee & biscuits
Comfy chairs tables	Interior design/layout	Avonmouth	Idea	Discussions taking place may be possible in new space
Furnishings	Interior design/layout	Avonmouth	Idea	This is possible & the library move would be a good opportunity
Reading lights	Interior design/layout	Avonmouth	Idea	May be possible in new space
Blinds	Interior design/layout	Avonmouth	Idea	This is possible & the library move would be a good opportunity
Movable shelves	Interior design/layout	Avonmouth	Idea	This is possible & the library move would be a good opportunity
Wireless printing	IT	Avonmouth	In Progress	IT upgrade
Better printer IT support	IT	Avonmouth	Idea	Crib sheets can be provided for e.g. printing pdfs
Photocopier	IT	Avonmouth	Idea
Extend opening hours	Opening hours	Avonmouth	Not viable
Extend library hours	Opening hours	Avonmouth	Not viable
Reduce to 1 staff member	Other	Avonmouth	Not viable
Need to prepare local residents for potential changes to the centre and library	Communication	Avonmouth	In progress	Staff are talking with library users informally and we are discussing a possible launch event
Working more closely with community centre	Community use and local groups	Avonmouth	In progress	There is a lot of collaboration - but room for taking it further
More church involvement	Community use and local groups	Avonmouth	Idea	There is a good relationship - but room for taking it further
Library and community centre to operate as one	Community use and local groups	Avonmouth	Not viable	The two provide different services
The library service needs to be clear about what is the offer	Library Services	Avonmouth	In progress	The library service is working on its publicity
Provide a self service book issuing and return option	Library Services	Avonmouth	Not viable
Engage with children	Library Services	Avonmouth	In progress	Staff have been holding activities e.g. rocket making, origami & Fun Palace
Promote local history	Library Services	Avonmouth	Idea	WW1 display was popular. Possible idea for new Friends Group?
Large print	Library Services	Avonmouth	Done	Already have a selection; have refreshed stock
Benefits support	Services other	Avonmouth	Idea	ACC already has a job club. Staff can help with forms, IT etc. to a limited extent.
Out of school children support	Services other	Avonmouth	Idea	Potential to work with Home School group who meet at the centre
Provide services for homeless people	Services other	Avonmouth	Not viable	Low footfall of homeless people in Avonmouth Library
Accessible toilets	Toilets	Avonmouth	Done	Already available in the community centre
Increase use of volunteers	Volunteering	Avonmouth	Idea	If volunteers come forward, they could run more activities
Private meeting space	Community use and local groups	Avonmouth	Idea	Depends on new building setup
Access to 3D printing and laser printing	IT	Avonmouth	Not viable	Unfeasible with current budget
	Community use and local groups	Avonmouth	Idea	May be possible in new space depending on space
Newer books / more stock rotation esp crime	Library Services	Avonmouth	Done	Stock rotation arranged
Hiring DVDs	Library Services	Avonmouth	Done	DVDs available to hire through LibrariesWest.
Have publicity & activities to get Polish children involved	Community use and local groups	Avonmouth	Idea	Possible idea for a new Friends Group?
More book giveaways	Library Services	Avonmouth	Idea	Could be possible in collaboration with e.g World Book Night and CrimeFest
Integrate printing with the community centre	IT	Avonmouth	Idea
Change Saturday opening from afternoon to morning - e.g. 10am-2pm	Library Services	Avonmouth	Idea	Possible. Would need consultation & change of signage
Get schools more involved - do projects with them / get them to do projects / more activities for children / get the schools to enrol all their children to the library & talk to home schoolers (who meet in the community centre) & mums & toddlers groups	Community use and local groups	Avonmouth	In Progress	Some of this happening. Limited by space. Potential for more
More craft books	Library Services	Avonmouth	Done	Collection has been refreshed
More ball games & board games	Library Services	Avonmouth	Idea	Board games possible. Something the Friends could do potentially
Longer opening hours	Opening hours	Avonmouth	Not viable	Unfeasible with current budget. Library users have asked for longer Saturday opening
More PCs	IT	Avonmouth	Idea	May be possible in new space depending on space & budget
Storytelling	Library Services	Avonmouth	Idea	Possible idea for new Friends Group
Please open Lawrence Weston again	Library Services	Avonmouth	Idea
Decorate walls e.g. with characters from books	Library Services	Avonmouth	Idea	Possible eg. with sticker decals as discussed at Bedminster
Publicise apps - more volunteers to help with digital services	Volunteering	Avonmouth	In Progress	Volunteer role has been created - just need the volunteers!
Photo exhibition	Community use and local groups	Avonmouth	Idea	Possible idea for a new Friends Group?
Have a bigger table for - children's activities, jigsaws etc	Library Services	Avonmouth	Idea	May be possible in new space depending on space
Jigsaw lending	Library Services	Avonmouth	Done	Staff already doing informally
Support session for young people	Services other	Bedminster	Idea
Breakfast and or lunch clubs	Community use and local groups	Bedminster	In Progress	discussions underway
IT Volunteer	Volunteering	Bedminster	Done	IT volunteer session available
Something for people out of work that's more accepting than a jobs club	Services other	Bedminster	Idea
Closer working with mental health teams	Services other	Bedminster	Idea
Drop in session for homeless with support from St Mungos	Services other	Bedminster	Idea
Create more clubs for all ages	Community use and local groups	Bedminster	In Progress	innovation fund projects, lego club
Tech and talk	Library Services	Bedminster	In Progress	check with volunteer programme
Better social media	Communication	Bedminster	In Progress	Library instagram account, Library events spreadsheet in progress,
Better signage	Library Services	Bedminster	In Progress	Library signs being updated or renewed where needed, UPFEST pilot project being decided
School trips to the library	Community use and local groups	Bedminster	In progress	in discussion
Toddler and grand parent reading group	Library Services	Bedminster	In progress	grandparents welcome to baby bounce and rhyme
Creating community books	community use and local groups	Bedminster	Idea
Navigator role enabled in libraries	Library Services	Bedminster	done	library staff
Working with groups	Community use and local groups	Bedminster	In progress	innovation funding
Friends of Bedminster library	Friends groups	Bedminster	done
Weekend events	Community use and local groups	Bedminster	Idea
More inviting entrance	Changes to buildings	Bedminster	Idea	in discussion
Exhibitions to showcase local art	Cultural events	Bedminster	In Progress	in discussion
Artisan fair	Cultural events	Bedminster	Idea
Local charity talks	Community use and local groups	Bedminster	In progress	local history society have done a talk
Connection with scout groups	Community use and local groups	Bedminster	Idea
Newcomers group	Community use and local groups	Bedminster	Idea
More sockets for laptops	Changes to buildings	Bedminster	Not viable
Movie nights	Community use and local groups	Bedminster	In Progress	in progress on bid in discussion
	cafe and refreshments	Bedminster	Not viable	Coffee mornings in progress
Use libraries as hubs for consultations	Services other	Bedminster	Idea
Include plans for a destination library using CIL money	Other	Bedminster	Idea
More study spaces	Changes to buildings	Bedminster	Not viable
Book Club	Library Services	Bedminster	Idea
Writers group	Community use and local groups	Bedminster	In Progress	city poet visiting
Toy box for children	Library Services	Bedminster	Idea
Volunteer readers for people with visual impairments	Volunteering	Bedminster	Done	shared reading groups, audio and eaudio books
Bounce and Rhyme on weekends	Library Services	Bedminster	In Progress	being looked into
Puzzles for children	Library Services	Bedminster	done	printable puzzles available
Lego Club	Library Services	Bedminster	In Progress	Waiting for a volunteer to run it
Better use of Foyer space	Changes to buildings	Bedminster	In Progress
Borrow puzzles & games for kids	Library Services	Bedminster	Idea	duplication
Reading books - stories out loud	Library Services	Bedminster	done	story time for children weekly
Poetry (reading/writing)	Library Services	Bedminster	In Progress	city poet visit
Free Netflix for all	Library Services	Bedminster	Not viable
More plug holes for children	Changes to buildings	Bedminster	Not viable
Enable payment by card at desk and printers	Library Services	Bishopston	Idea	being trialled at other libraries
Later opening hours	Opening hours	Bishopston	Not viable
Homework club	Library Services	Bishopston	In Progress	revision session for students trialled by FG
more IT support	IT	Bishopston	Idea	volunteer required
Make it easier to join the library	Library Services	Bishopston	Not viable
Public toilet renovated/ deep cleaned	Toilets	Bishopston	Idea
More adult books and resources in other languages	Library Services	Bishopston	Idea
Engage with local community- story time in different languages	Library Services	Bishopston	Idea	would require volunteer
More scanners (busy when Central Library closed)	IT	Bishopston	Idea	possibly with IT upgrade
Out of hours return box to allow me to return books	Library Services	Bishopston	Not viable
Introduce scalable charging depending on the size of the group	Community use and local groups	Bishopston	Not viable
Extend opening hours for students	Opening hours	Bishopston	In Progress	part of FG working on revision sessions see above
Consistent opening hours	Opening hours	Bishopston	Idea
Solve the insurance issue to allow groups to use the library	Community use and local groups	Bishopston	Done	groups with sufficient PLI can hire library
Have coffee like in the Waterstones in broadmead	cafe and refreshments	Bishopston	Not viable
Progress made by Bishopston is cloned by others	Other	Bishopston	Idea
Speed dating style night to talk about your favourite book	Library Services	Bishopston	Idea	possible for FG to run
More PCs (busy when Central Library closed)	IT	Bishopston	In Progress	Central Library now open Wednesdays
Staff to use tablets (busy when Central Library closed)	IT	Bishopston	Not viable
Dry entertainment club (board game evenings for people who don't want to go to the pub)	Community use and local groups	Bishopston	Done	Friends have already run one adult only 'dry' board games night and more are planned
Junior creative writing/redrafters/book club	Community use and local groups	Bishopston	Idea
Pegasus series	Library Services	Bishopston	Done	Stock has been bought
More professional books as nurse	Library Services	Bishopston	Idea
Printer upgrade-colour or wi-fi enabled	IT	Bishopston	Idea	IT upgrade
Have all the books in a series eg Robin Hobbs. Its so frustrating when you only have books 1 and 3.	Library Services	Bishopston	Idea	check reservation service
Wongs and Wells Detective Society series.	Library Services	Bishopston	Done	Stock has been bought
Support session for young people	Services other	Bishopsworth	Idea	requires volunteers
Breakfast and or lunch clubs	Services other	Bishopsworth	Done	Lunch in the Library very successful
IT Volunteer	Volunteering	Bishopsworth	Idea	requires volunteers
Something for people out of work that's more accepting than a jobs club	Services other	Bishopsworth	Idea
Closer working with mental health teams	Services other	Bishopsworth	Idea
Drop in session for homeless with support from St Mungos	Services other	Bishopsworth	Idea
Create more clubs for all ages	Community use and local groups	Bishopsworth	In Progress	The Friends Group are putting on more activities for both adults and children
Up to date information removing out of date posters	Communication	Bishopsworth	In Progress	Staff ensuring this happens
Find out what people use PCs for	IT	Bishopsworth	Idea
Big gap on ICT and skills	IT	Bishopsworth	Idea	IT Volunteer could be possible
Allow people and artists to charge for activities and events	Community use and local groups	Bishopsworth	Idea	This can happen, if agreed with the supervisor
More best sellers and fast backs	Library Services	Bishopsworth	Idea
Planning consultations based at the library - not just online	Communication	Bishopsworth	Idea
Consistent opening time	Opening hours	Bishopsworth	Idea
Information about local groups & events	Community use and local groups	Bishopsworth	Idea	There are noticeboards, posters and leaflets already
Housing officer to hold tenant surgery	Services other	Bishopsworth	Idea
Keep building and same hours with paid/trained staff.	Library Services	Bishopsworth	done
Reduce opening hours.	Opening hours	Bishopsworth	Idea
Introduce extended access	Opening hours	Bishopsworth	Idea	Possible but expensive. Meanwhile, the Friends are holding activities out of hours
If library closes substitute mobile library	Library Services	Bishopsworth	Idea
If library building closes share premises but keep paid/trained staff.	Library Services	Bishopsworth	Idea
Contract out service using a mutual/franchise model to gain charitable funds	Library Services	Bishopsworth	Not viable	The service is not currently interested in this
Some form of on-line click/collect reservation service using shared premises	Library Services	Bishopsworth	Not viable	The service is not currently interested in this
Develop outside garden Benches out the back and unlock gates	Changes to buildings	Bishopsworth	Idea	Occasional supervised events happen in the garden. Sloping space is difficult to use. Discussions with Friends Group and Manor Woods Valley are in progress
Mural and signage	Communication	Bishopsworth	In Progress	In discussion with Friends Group about increasing visibility of the library
Friends to open library outside of hours	Friends groups	Bishopsworth	In Progress	Wednesday occasional - social space
Can we access toilets during out-of-hours events put on by the Friends?	Friends groups	Bishopsworth	Done	Yes, this can happen, in agreement with supervisor
Can Friends serve food & drinks at events?	Friends groups	Bishopsworth	Done	Yes - in discussion with LDO and supervisor
Book Club	Library Services	Bishopsworth	Done	Book Club meeting on Wednesday evenings
Board game evenings	Community use and local groups	Bishopsworth	Done	Wednesday occasional - social space
Clothes swaps	Community use and local groups	Bishopsworth	Done	Fancy Dress clothes swap run by the Friends
Fancy dress hire	Community use and local groups	Bishopsworth	Done	Fancy Dress clothes swap run by the Friends
Creative writing class	Community use and local groups	Central	done
Space in the library for use by community groups e.g. Jacob Wells Community Hub	Community use and local groups	Central	done	already in place
Homeless people need someone other than our staff to go to for help	Services other	Central	Idea
Enable wireless printing	IT	Central	Idea	IT Upgrade
Put on a memory cafe for people with dementia	Services other	Central	Idea
More help with IT- training for staff and the public	IT	Central	In Progress	requires volunteers
Install a public water cooler for people to get fresh water	cafe and refreshments	Central	Idea
More comfy seat areas	Interior design/layout	Central	done	already available
Have more quiet study space	Interior design/layout	Central	done
Have a communal study space where people can discuss ideas	Interior design/layout	Central	done
Offer silver surfer sessions	Library Services	Central	Idea	volunteers required
Drop-in book discussion	Library Services	Central	Idea	shared reading can be put in place
Offer community groups space at a reasonable price	Community use and local groups	Central	done	already available
Offer family history help/ advice sessions	Library Services	Central	Idea	volunteers available
Promote special collections	Library Services	Central	Done	Friends promoted Art Collection at Bower Ashton UWE campus
Digitise old documents to allow people to access (maybe online?)	Library Services	Central	Idea	has been proposed
Enable people to book a library computer online	IT	Central	done
More scanners	IT	Central	Idea	IT upgrade
Robust computers with up-to-date software	IT	Central	Idea	IT upgrade
Be more proactive with local colleges and universities about what libraries can offer	Communication	Central	done	this is already taking place
Offer library resources tuition	Library Services	Central	done	held bi-annually
Carry more specialist textbooks	Library Services	Central	idea
More talks with authors and/or craft demos in a better space (not in the foyer)	Cultural events	Central	Idea
3D Printers	IT	Central	Not viable
Have a PCSO based in the library	Services other	Central	Idea
Have somewhere to eat own food	cafe and refreshments	Central	done
Game club	Community use and local groups	Central	Idea	requires volunteers
USB printers	IT	Central	Idea	IT Upgrade
More tables for laptop use in children's library	Interior design/layout	Central	Idea
Social worker drop in sessions	Services other	Central	Idea
Twitter account for each library	Communication	Central	Not viable
Literary speed dating	Library Services	Central	Idea
Literary festivals	Cultural events	Central	In Progress	Young adults festival held 2019
Speakers' corner	Cultural events	Central	Idea
Bitesize 30 minute events at a lunchtime	Cultural events	Central	In Progress	lunchtime lectures
Puzzle trails	Cultural events	Central	Idea
Local and national authors	Cultural events	Central	done
Tie into cultural quarter	Cultural events	Central	Idea
Promote historical records	Library Services	Central	Idea
Designated quiet spaces	Interior design/layout	Central	done
Make use of the space in the evening	Opening hours	Central	In Progress	evening events do take place
Could we meet between regular users and librarians to discuss ideas	Library Services	Central	Done	friends group established
Access to books in Cumberland Basin	Library Services	Central	done	can be reserved
Adapt library space to be more flexible	Interior design/layout	Central	Not viable
Teach people how reference works	Library Services	Central	Idea
Volunteers to support the library - show people round	Volunteering	Central	In Progress	Friends Group
A library with access to books and digital resources	Library Services	Central	done
Zine workshop using political pamphlets	Community use and local groups	Central	Idea	volunteers required
Daily jigsaw puzzle table	Library Services	Central	Idea
Second hand book sales	Library Services	Central	Not viable
Maintain current model of local library provision	Library Services	Central	Done
Great access to inter-library loans for research	Library Services	Central	Idea
Create clearer outside space	Changes to buildings	Central	Idea	There is limited outside space
Paint the railings	Changes to buildings	Central	Idea
Better , more reliable wi-fi	IT	Central	In Progress	IT upgrade
More computers, more time on computers, cheaper copying and printing	IT	Central	Idea	IT upgrade
Spend more money on ref books	Library Services	Central	Idea
Hand rail needed for top flights of stairs	Changes to buildings	Central	Idea
Prayer room	Changes to buildings	Central	Idea
More silent in the quiet room	Library Services	Central	Idea
Please could there be a sign on disabled toilet for disabled and mothers and babies only. So many able bodied people use this. Not all disabilities are visible	Toilets	Central	Idea
Revision guides for GCSE and A level students	Library Services	Central	Idea
Micro-wave in self-service. Adapters in self-service	cafe and refreshments	Central	Not viable
People who use mobile phones should be asked to leave the quiet study area	Library Services	Central	done
Speed up the start of google chrome and explorer	IT	Central	Idea	IT upgrade
Wooden puzzles to be borrowed from Childrens area.	Library Services	Central	Idea	volunteers required
Overview of stages of lit. evolutions-not just English but global	Library Services	Central	Idea
More booker and other prize winners please- Costa, orange, Pulitzer, national book award	Library Services	Central	Idea
More computers	IT	Central	Idea	IT upgrade
Recycling box for pens and other writing tools	Library Services	Central	Idea
More clusters of books of similar genres	Library Services	Central	Idea
Skype kiosk box, with door soundproof, bookable	Interior design/layout	Central	Not viable
Tap for refilling water bottles please	cafe and refreshments	Central
More plug sockets please	Changes to buildings	Central	Not viable
Consistent paper quality in printers	Library Services	Central	Idea
A greater selection of books for 5-7 year old	Library Services	Central	Idea
Available public toilets	Toilets	City Wide	Idea
Social workers to work in libraries	Services other	City Wide	Idea
Food banks in summer holidays	Services other	City Wide	In progress	Lunch in the Library very successful
Study space with support from local colleges	Interior design/layout	City Wide	Idea
Longer opening hours	Opening hours	City Wide	Idea
Help with using IT	IT	City Wide	In progress	IT volunteers in several libraries
Homeless film clubs	Community use and local groups	City Wide	Idea
Open earlier rather than lunchtimes	Opening hours	City Wide	Idea
More groups for older people	Community use and local groups	City Wide	Idea
Access to computers	IT	City Wide	Done	All of Bristol's libraries already offer free access to PCs
Facilities close to where they live	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Health checks in libraries	Services other	City Wide	Idea
More activities for people with low literacy	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Access to help with printers	IT	City Wide	In progress	IT volunteers and staff already help with this when able
Programmes and activities to tackle isolation	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Events held in branch libraries	Community use and local groups	City Wide	In progress	experimenting with lunchtime lectures in branches
Sitting room evenings	Community use and local groups	City Wide	In progress	We are supporting Friends Groups who are interested in this idea to start doing it e.g. Shirehampton and Bishopsworth
Public space for the community to see each other	Community use and local groups	City Wide	Done	Public libraries already perform this role
Access to community help	Services other	City Wide	Idea
	cafe and refreshments	City Wide	Idea
Use the libraries as a functional space to host events	Community use and local groups	City Wide	In progress	experimenting with lunchtime lectures in branches
Open evenings to showcase local community activities	Community use and local groups	City Wide	Idea
Create free co working spaces	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Boost budget with coffee machines in areas set up for coworking	cafe and refreshments	City Wide	Idea
Add in good value meeting spaces available to hire - bookable online	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Offer later and earlier opening times	Opening hours	City Wide	Idea
Coworking spaces for freelance workers - collect reasonable fees for using the space	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Introduce post offices in libraries	Services other	City Wide	Idea
Volunteers to help with reading	Volunteering	City Wide	Idea
Volunteers to help with english language learning	Volunteering	City Wide	Idea
Published author offer of reading from a book and leading a discussion on one of the themes	Cultural events	City Wide	Idea
Writers in residence program where a writer spends a month at a library to help with their own writing programs	Cultural events	City Wide	In progress	The Friends of Henleaze Library are discussing this idea
Emails to library card holders to publicise events	Communication	City Wide	In progress	We are looking into this and have some technical barriers to overcome
Book clubs in libraries	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
STEM cubs in libraries, run by library staff and volunteers using online resources	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Greater collaboration with schools encouraging all local schools to use the library	Services other	City Wide	Idea
Each library holds a space for a police officer and police contact point with members of the community	Services other	City Wide	Idea
Improvements to the web site, more engaging with images and promotion of events and services	Communication	City Wide	Idea
Host events, talkers and trainers relevant to the local community e.g. training to get jobs	Services other	City Wide	Idea
Add more workspace in libraries for students more tables and chairs	Interior design/layout	City Wide	Idea
Use libraries as concert and performance venues in the evenings	Cultural events	City Wide	Idea
Open in the evenings with talks from local authors and audio producers	Cultural events	City Wide	Idea
	Other	City Wide	In progress
Wifi overall is not good enough	IT	City Wide	Idea
Not enough books in other languages	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Evolve into successful community spaces	Community use and local groups	City Wide	Idea
Better promotion of library services	Communication	City Wide	In progress	more use of social media, podcasts, events calendar
Better locations and easier to access	Changes to buildings	City Wide	Idea
Develop the idea of a literature house	Cultural events	City Wide	Idea
Work with libraries to make Bristol a literary destination	Cultural events	City Wide	Idea
Libraries as an incubator for newer upcoming authors and poets	Cultural events	City Wide	Idea
Stronger brand identity	Communication	City Wide	Idea
Stronger connection with culture	Cultural events	City Wide	Idea
Develop natural community run models	Community use and local groups	City Wide	Idea
Develop volunteers	Volunteering	City Wide	Idea
Employ qualified librarians	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Bristol libraries in bloom - like Britain in bloom	Cultural events	City Wide	Idea
Use libraries as a hub for english classes	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Help with completion of benefit forms	Services other	City Wide	Idea
Reduce number of libraries and co locate with community hubs	Changes to buildings	City Wide	Idea
Copy ideas from the new reading room at the Arnolfini	Other	City Wide	Idea
Provide mandarin speaking services	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Open full time	Opening Hours	City Wide	Idea
Develop 'friends of' groups	Friends groups	City Wide	In progress	innovation fund supporting development
More new fiction	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Music appreciation club	Library Services	City Wide	In progress	in discussion with Friends of Shirehampton
Film studies group	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Drop box for returns	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Card machine	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Colour printer - printing services?	IT	City Wide	Idea
Order books then deliver to house	Library Services	City Wide	done	Royal Voluntary Service provide this
Better DVDs	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
More challenges (as in seasonal reading challenges)	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Books in Polish, for adults and older children	Library Services	City Wide	Idea
Toilet for public use	Toilets	Clifton	done	there is a toilet
New boiler	Changes to buildings	Clifton	done
Better communication with external bookings	Community use and local groups	Clifton	Idea
Friends of FoCCal would like to support student study evenings	Friends groups	Clifton	Idea
Create more space in the childrens area - rejig of shelving	Interior design/layout	Clifton	Idea
Introduce study seating	Interior design/layout	Clifton	Idea
Introduce extended access	Opening Hours	Clifton	not viable
Automated printing payment - not through desk	Library Services	Clifton	Idea
Better placement of notice boards	Interior design/layout	Clifton	Idea
Improve the courtyard area	Changes to buildings	Clifton	Idea
Create a reading or quiet room upstairs	Interior design/layout	Clifton	not viable
Better opening hours	Opening hours	Clifton	not viable
Building needs a lot of maintenance - new toilets/ boiler etc	Changes to buildings	Clifton	Idea
Use the upstairs space more effectively	Library Services	Clifton	Idea
	Friends groups	Clifton	Idea
more P.C's	IT	Clifton	Idea	IT upgrade
Payment by card	Library Services	Clifton	Idea	IT upgrade
	cafe and refreshments	Clifton	not viable
Rebrand as Clifton Amenity centre	Community use and local groups	Clifton	idea
Ask local community and entrepreneurs how they could take advantage of a shared Cost venue in the most vibrant part of town	Community use and local groups	Clifton	Idea
Provide tourist information	Services other	Clifton	Idea
Access to kitchen	cafe and refreshments	Clifton	not viable
Improve access for classes	Changes to buildings	Clifton	Idea
community notice board	Community use and local groups	Clifton	done
Firebrigade appraisal of safety and capacity	Changes to buildings	Clifton	done
Create a community centre and library	Changes to buildings	Clifton	Idea
Community asset transfer	Changes to buildings	Clifton	not viable
Community Interest Company to run the library part-funded by the council	Community use and local groups	Clifton	Idea
Pop up craft events and shops	Community use and local groups	Clifton	Idea
Make libraries cool again for young people - they need an update	Library Services	Clifton	done	Rising Arts consultation
Include a coffee shop	Cafe and refreshments	Clifton	not viable
FoCCal to run the library	Community use and local groups	Clifton	Idea
Use capital assets to fund libraries making them more secure in the future	Other	Clifton	Idea
Community and citizens advice role	services other	Clifton	Idea
Better signage to promote upstairs space	Communication	Clifton	Idea
Poetry reading and writing group	Library Services	Clifton	Idea	volunteers required
Community charity fund to top up the funding for the library or towards specific projects e.g new books or pcs	Community use and local groups	Clifton	done	innovation fund
Better use/ more advertising of Community Room	Communication	Clifton	Idea
Programmes during the summer for kids-keep storytime going maybe	Library Services	Clifton	Idea	summer reading challenge
Backgammon club/group	Library Services	Clifton	Idea
Community joint-venture for management of service in branch.	Community use and local groups	Clifton	Idea
Improved signage-no-one knows the library is there.	communication	Clifton	In progress
Remove front wall to allow extension of front area as a more accessible space	Changes to buildings	Clifton	not viable
Facilities to enable film screenings	Library Services	Clifton	In progress
some drinks please	cafe and refreshments	Clifton	Idea
toilet should be available for ALL library users, its only right and proper	Toilets	Clifton	Idea
renovate basement, good space for films, youth group, music etc	Changes to buildings	Clifton	not viable
	Services other	Clifton	Idea
automate access and processes as at Westbury library	Library Services	Clifton	not viable
More IT support help for staff and visitors	Library Services	Filwood	Idea	explore with volunteer coordinator
Regular IT courses to cover the basics	Library Services	Filwood	Idea	explore with volunteer coordinator
Updated PCs	IT	Filwood	Idea	IT upgrade
New laminator that does up to A3	IT	Filwood	Idea
WiFi / USB printing	IT	Filwood	Idea	possible with IT upgrade
Replace windows that have been damaged by graffiti removal	Changes to buildings	Filwood	Idea
Extended opening hours	Opening hours	Filwood	Idea	not possible for consideration until after IT upgrade
Better heating controls	Changes to buildings	Filwood	not viable
Move into the community centre	Changes to buildings	Filwood	not viable
Have a cafe	cafe and refreshments	Filwood	not viable
Use the mezzanine floor for other things (not accessible so only used rarely)	Interior design/layout	Filwood	Idea
Offer After school clubs	Community use and local groups	Filwood	Idea
More marketing of the services and resources we offer out in the wider community	Communication	Filwood	Idea
CSP presence like at Temple st	Services other	Filwood	Idea
Have something else other than bars at the windows or paint the bars rainbow colours	Changes to buildings	Filwood	Idea
Accessible toilets for public use	Toilets	Filwood	not viable	toilets are available for disabled and young children
More charging points for phones and laptops	Changes to buildings	Filwood	not viable
Close all regional libraries and have a library bus that goes to one, purpose built building in the centre	Changes to buildings	Filwood	Idea
Paint railings	Changes to buildings	Filwood	Idea	duplicate
Would make a good club space	Community use and local groups	Filwood	done	available for hire to organisations outside opening hours
Young fathers group	Community use and local groups	Filwood	Idea
Sprint bus could do library stop	Transport links	Filwood	Idea
Community Education need quick access for providing courses	Services other	Filwood	Idea
Saturday cinema or evening	Community use and local groups	Filwood	Idea
Open up to other groups on closed days	Community use and local groups	Filwood	done	available for hire to organisations outside opening hours
	cafe and refreshments	Filwood	not viable
Home work club	Library Services	Filwood	Idea
Could a school take on the lease to allow fund raising	Services other	Filwood	not viable
Library bus go to people	Transport links	Filwood	not viable
Building could be used for other purposes such as a nursery or youth club	Community use and local groups	Filwood	not viable
Need some community leadership to try and push things forward	Community use and local groups	Filwood	not viable	friends group established
Photocopier that does A3	IT	Filwood
More scanners	IT	Filwood
Open writing club		Filwood
Incorporate library into any new development on Filwood Broadway		Filwood
Open later into the evening		Filwood
Activities and events in the evening		Filwood
Extended Access at Filwood		Filwood
Use library when it's closed for learning, exhibitions, movie nights		Filwood
Get local people to join the library (new housing developments)		Filwood
School visits, join all pupils		Filwood
Advertise in local community - FREE to join!		Filwood
Sign ups through health visitors for mums and babies		Filwood
Police surgeries		Filwood
Housing officer surgery		Filwood
Coffee shop		Filwood
Toilet		Filwood
Drinks/snack machine in foyer		Filwood
Seating and planters outside library		Filwood
Skill share with local people		Filwood
Paint railings and paint building with mural		Filwood
Community gaming space		Filwood
Make space more youth friendly		Filwood
Accessible toilet		Filwood
Intergenerational IT training group		Filwood
Books/plays/poetry discussion groups for local schools		Filwood
Bi-lingual books for adults and children		Filwood
121 tutoring and educational courses		Filwood
Complete rebuild with flats on top		Filwood
Play area for kids 8-16	Interior design/layout	Filwood	In Progress	receiving play equipment as part of CIL application
Play area for babies upstairs	Interior design/layout	Filwood	not viable
Weekly job club - access to computers	Services other	Filwood	Idea
Get more local schools to have regular visits	Library Services	Filwood	done
Offer work experience to local kids	Services other	Filwood	done	part of work experience already offered
More pc's for adults, wi-fi printing	IT	Filwood	In Progress	part of IT upgrade
get more local schools to do regular visits.	Library Services	Filwood	done
Knock it down	Changes to buildings	Filwood	not viable
Bluetooth printing and memory sticks	IT	Fishponds	Idea	IT upgrade
What's on this week at the library notices inside and outside the building	Communication	Fishponds	Done
Remove display boards at the far end of the library	Interior design/layout	Fishponds	not viable
Quiet times and quiet areas 4 -7pm on Thursday	Library Services	Fishponds	Idea
CSP change desks to tables	Interior design/layout	Fishponds	Done	Desks have been removed
More perspex display stands for desks	Interior design/layout	Fishponds	Idea
Greatly improve the layout, remove partitions and have the desk at the front	Interior design/layout	Fishponds	Done	Partitions will be removed for social services spaces, but desk will not be changed
Fund collection points for donations to food banks etc	Services other	Fishponds	not viable	one already in Morrisons
Advertise on the Greater Fishponds Facebook page and Fishponds Voice to increase take up	Communication	Fishponds	Idea	already happens on occasion
Use the library for meetings and functions	Community use and local groups	Fishponds	done
	cafe and refreshments	Fishponds	not viable
Rental or space when not open	Community use and local groups	Fishponds	Idea
Need more space for more groups	Changes to buildings	Fishponds	done	opened up space with building changes
	cafe and refreshments	Fishponds	not viable
Extend opening hours	Opening hours	Fishponds	not viable
ESOL, advice, CAB, job centre	Services other	Fishponds	Idea
Young people home work clubs	Library Services	Fishponds	Idea
Rename library 'fishponds plus'	Changes to buildings	Fishponds	not viable
Mobile library	Library Services	Fishponds	not viable
Upgrade computers	IT	Fishponds	Idea	IT upgrade
Rent out laptops, tablets etc	IT	Fishponds	not viable
Toilet really important	Toilets	Fishponds	done
Hold a meeting in the local library itself	community use and local groups	Fishponds	done
Card games and board games for young people	Library Services	Fishponds	Idea	volunteers required
People's university of fishponds could move into fishponds library	Community use and local groups	Fishponds	Idea
Allow the library to be used outside hours	Community use and local groups	Fishponds	done
Portal for local crafts, foods & volunteer organisations.	Community use and local groups	Fishponds	Idea
Increase opening hours	Opening hours	Fishponds	not viable
	Changes to buildings	Fishponds	In Progress	New opening hours sign on order, new Library sign on order
Sheffield stands (or similar) for bicycles	Changes to buildings	Fishponds	Idea
Additional loo	Toilets	Fishponds	not viable
A notice about opening hours outside the building	Communication	Fishponds	done
Encourage people to bring their used books. Save the environment!	Services other	Fishponds	done	yes they can already
Additional scanner	IT	Fishponds	Idea	IT upgrade
More seating away from computers	Interior design/layout	Fishponds	done	as part of renovation
Allow in well-behaved dogs-its not safe to leave dogs outside these days (dog theft)	other	Fishponds	not viable
More space for children doing homework after school.	Interior design/layout	Fishponds	done	there is more space
	Library Services	Fishponds	Idea
Everyday put different activities on little table like colouring.	Library Services	Fishponds	Idea
Do more challenges like finding aliens	Library Services	Fishponds	Idea
Lego club	Library Services	Fishponds	Idea	volunteers required
Add more monstrous, scary books	Library Services	Fishponds	Idea
More author events	Cultural events	Fishponds	In Progress	lunchtime lectures
More computers and additional childrens computers	IT	Fishponds	Idea	IT upgrade
More available electrical sockets	Changes to buildings	Fishponds	Idea
More librarians and more space for them	Library Services	Fishponds	not viable
Another kiosk	Library Services	Fishponds	Idea
More tables and not too comfy chairs	Interior design/layout	Fishponds	Idea
Workshops for young people	Services other	Hartcliffe	Idea
Tackle the issues with the corridor	Interior design/layout	Hartcliffe	Idea
Extend the opening hours	Opening hours	Hartcliffe	Idea
More space / division between the adult and childrens area	Interior design/layout	Hartcliffe	Idea
Clear view of childrens area	Interior design/layout	Hartcliffe	Idea
Weekend support for domestic abuse and homelessness	Services other	Hartcliffe	Idea
Improve IT hardware	IT	Hartcliffe	Idea
How to resolve the issues with youth in the area	Other	Hartcliffe	Idea
Wireless printing	IT	Hartcliffe	Idea
Children's nutrition - get the children fed	Services other	Hartcliffe	Done	Lunch in the Library very successful
More staff and material for children and young people	Library Services	Hartcliffe	Idea
Police surgery	Services other	Hartcliffe	Idea
More relevant staff training	Library Services	Hartcliffe	In Progress	Staff Training and awareness
Need to be kept up to date with support groups in Symes House	Services other	Hartcliffe	In Progress	Internal staff communications with @Symes
Games workshop drop in PS4 XBox	Library Services	Hartcliffe	Idea
Working with children's centre	Services other	Hartcliffe	Done	Reader Engagement Team completed
Talk to MPs about social problems	Services other	Hartcliffe	Idea
Strengthen links with the Children's Centre	Services other	Hartcliffe	Idea
More activities in the community during the summer	community use and local groups	Hartcliffe	Done	Lunch in the Library very successful, SS GB and space quest completed
More special events	community use and local groups	Hartcliffe	Done	City Poet and SS GB events
More Tea and Chat	Community use and local groups	Hartcliffe	Done	Now weekly
Links with youth provision and schools	Services other	Hartcliffe	Done	2 different year groups from Bridge Learning Centre have been coming in for drop in sessions since spring 2019. HC
Links with local community centre	Community use and local groups	Hartcliffe	Idea
Youth worker contacts so staff can ring them	Services other	Hartcliffe	Idea
Improve the physical visibility of the library	Changes to buildings	Hartcliffe	Idea
Match library hours with building hours	Opening hours	Hartcliffe	Idea
Create a coding club	Library Services	Hartcliffe	Idea
Laptop work stations	IT	Hartcliffe	Idea
Change image and change name	Library Services	Hartcliffe	Idea
	IT	Hartcliffe	Done	Log on with library card if vacant
Online delivery to other local sites	Library Services	Hartcliffe	Idea
Community budget for books	Community use and local groups	Hartcliffe	Idea
Provide a BCC housing advisor	Services other	Hartcliffe	Idea
Direct phone line to BCC	Services other	Hartcliffe	Idea
Pay point	Services other	Hartcliffe	Idea
Change the Saturday opening hours to 9-3pm.	Opening hours	Hartcliffe	Idea
Change the layout and stock.	Library Services	Hartcliffe	Idea
Open the shutter on closed days and let the reception staff supervise the library.	Library Services	Hartcliffe	Idea
Relocate library to front of building		Hartcliffe
Monthly Saturday activity	Library Services	Hartcliffe	Done	Brave Bold Drama events on a Saturday
Phone for public to contact BCC directly	Services other	Hartcliffe	Idea	Not a library service action but will send on to CSP services
More Tea & Chat (this was mentioned twice)	community use and local groups	Hartcliffe	Done	Now weekly
Extend the opening hours (this was mentioned three times))	Opening hours	Hartcliffe	Idea
Have books for secondary children to revise their subjects	Library Services	Hartcliffe	Idea
Board games, family games, different ages	Library Services	Hartcliffe	Idea
Extend the opening hours	Opening hours	Hartcliffe	Idea
iPads	IT	Hartcliffe	Idea
Open Tuesdays (10am-2pm?)	Opening hours	Hartcliffe	Idea
Quiet time for study	Library Services	Hartcliffe	Idea
Bring back the quiet rule	Library Services	Hartcliffe	Idea
Change computer layout to give each computer more space either side	Interior design/layout	Hartcliffe	Idea
Change furniture layout to make better use of space	Interior design/layout	Hartcliffe	In Progress	Discussions with Friends Group in progress
More tea & chat	community use and local groups	Hartcliffe	Done	Now weekly
Put new door in facing desk, keep shutter down, except for special events	Changes to buildings	Hartcliffe	Idea
Coffee machine a must	cafe and refreshments	Henbury	Not viable
More tables and chairs for another meeting area	Interior design/layout	Henbury	Idea
Transparent acoustic screening	Interior design/layout	Henbury	Idea
Lighten space by removing dropped ceiling	Changes to buildings	Henbury	Idea
Make it look more attractive	Interior design/layout	Henbury	Idea
Move the library to the youth centre	Changes to buildings	Henbury	Not viable	Other services use that building
Demolish the existing building	Changes to buildings	Henbury	Not viable
More connected events between groups	Community use and local groups	Henbury	Idea	Possibly friends group could help
Activities for children especially during school holidays	Community use and local groups	Henbury	In Progress	Space Quest & Balloon modelling workshops
Book reading club	Library Services	Henbury	In Progress	book group meets once a month
Set up a friends of Henbury library	Friends groups	Henbury	In Progress	A new group is in the process of forming
Generate money by renting out the space	Community use and local groups	Henbury	Idea	The library is bookable out of hours
Wifi printing	IT	Henbury	In Progress	part of IT upgrade
IT training and support	IT	Henbury	Idea	requires volunteers
Training on how to connect the internet to a mobile phone	IT	Henbury	Idea	Staff can help to an extent, and IT volunteers possible if volunteers come forward
Extend hours on a Wednesday	Opening hours	Henbury	Idea
Explore links with community centre and doctors surgery	Community use and local groups	Henbury	Idea	Some connections have been made
Specific publicity for blind people	Communication	Henbury	Idea	Will form part of the Library Comm strategy
Need to publicise ebooks and audio books more	Communication	Henbury	In progress	Stock Librarians working on delivering taster sessions with volunteers
More benefits advice and food vouchers	Services other	Henbury	Idea	Benefits advice/food vouchers sessions take place every Wed
Space for support and advice workers	Services other	Henbury	Idea
Space to do job applications and CV on PCs	IT	Henbury	Done	This is currently possible
Play groups and family groups	community use and local groups	Henbury	Done	Storytime and Bounce & Rhyme are already offered
Further education classes	Services other	Henbury	In Progress	Community Learning courses already run on a regular basis
Librarians to help download audio books	Library Services	Henbury	In Progress	Library Assistants already help with this
Stock of books need to changed more frequently	Library Services	Henbury	Idea	Stock rotation happens regularly
Skills sharing	community use and local groups	Henbury	In progress	new monthly Knitting-Looming session.
Better public toilets	Toilets	Henbury	Done	Library Toilet is already provided
Ad hoc IT volunteers	Volunteering	Henbury	Idea	requires volunteers
Volunteers to offer coffee	cafe and refreshments	Henbury	Idea	possible from Friends Group
Additional workzone	Interior design/layout	Henbury	Idea
Space for tutors	Services other	Henbury	Idea
Place a beehive on the roof	Other	Henbury	Not viable
Art classes for 1hr or 2hrs. Art & crafts	community use and local groups	Henbury	Idea	Possible if there is demand and someone comes forward to run them
Art classes where children can interact with older people	community use and local groups	Henbury	Idea	Possible if there is demand and someone comes forward to run them
An event/regular thing where children read to older people/people who struggle to read	community use and local groups	Henbury	Idea	Possible if there is demand and someone comes forward to run them
Volunteers helping children to read e.g. once a week after school	Volunteering	Henbury	Idea	Possible if there is demand and someone comes forward to run them
Lego club / board games club	Library Services	Henbury	Idea	The Friends Group are discussing this idea
Lego club and puzzles	Library Services	Henbury	Idea	The Friends Group are discussing this idea
Have a post office facility (even if only basic)	Services other	Henbury	Idea
Parcel collection/sending service	Services other	Henbury	Idea
	Library Services	Henbury	Idea	Magazine swap box idea in discussion
More classic books	Library Services	Henbury	Idea
More young adult books	Library Services	Henbury	Idea
More new books for kids	Library Services	Henbury	Idea
Bin for toilet please. Rubbish bin.	Library Services	Henbury	In progress	Discussing piloting this.
Book clubs for home education children	Library Services	Henbury	Idea	Possible if there is demand and someone comes forward to run them
More colouring pens/pencils	Library Services	Henbury	done	Ask staff & supervisors if stocks are low
More activities for children	Library Services	Henbury	In Progress	Space Quest & Balloon modelling workshops
More events like the Harry Potter book nights	Library Services	Henbury	In progress	Space Quest & Balloon modelling workshops
Weekend activities	Library Services	Henbury	Idea
More advertising activities	Communication	Henbury	Idea	We are working on our publicity, for example have just started Instagram
Quiet place to read	Interior design/layout	Henbury	Idea	There are places to read. Perhaps we could get another comfy chair? The quietest corner is by the fire exit, which needs to be kept clear
Quiet place for kids to read	Interior design/layout	Henbury	Idea
Issue ear defenders to computer users	IT	Henbury	Not viable
Space to hold craft workshops	Interior design/layout	Henbury	Idea	There are regular craft sessions for both adults (e.g. Knitting) and children (e.g. balloon modelling)
Build a glass wall separating off the PC area because there are a lot of noise complaints from PC users	Interior design/layout	Henbury	Idea
Community noticeboard (e.g. trades, items wanted or for sale)	Community use and local groups	Henbury	Idea
Move childrens area to other end of library	Interior design/layout	Henbury	Idea
Xmas dinner	Services other	Henbury	Not viable
More space(s) for differing purposes	Interior design/layout	Henbury	Idea	Difficult given all spaces are in use
More staff	Library Services	Henbury	Not viable
Put all the books in colour order	Library Services	Henbury	Not viable
More leaflets for entertainment	other	Henbury	Not viable	We already have leaflets and there is limited space
More kids clubs/workshops	Library Services	Henbury	In Progress	Space Quest & Balloon modelling workshops
Clean the carpet	Library Services	Henbury	In Progress	Carpet booked to be cleaned
Creative writing class	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	In Progress	Friends of Henleaze Library are discussing this
Pop up seasonal post office to cope with demand at Christmas	Services other	Henleaze	Idea
Organise a magazine swap	Library Services	Henleaze	in progress	Guidelines being worked on
Marketing website that shows what's on per library with Twitter feed etc that staff can update easily	Communication	Henleaze	In progress	The Reader Development Librarian is looking into this
Top managers understand the impact of decisions by coming to experience time in library	Other	Henleaze	Idea
Better and faster technology with ongoing updates and maintenance	IT	Henleaze	In Progress	IT upgrades due in 2020
Realistic expectations of what libraries can deliver	Other	Henleaze	In Progress	The innovation fund is helping with this
Realistic resourcing of volunteer roles (to manage it from staff point of view)	Volunteering	Henleaze	In Progress	volunteer coordinator manages this
Extend the building or extend something like a gazebo into the car park	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
Attract sponsorship from local businesses	Other	Henleaze	Idea
Have more old films to borrow	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Better and more self serve kiosks	Library Services	Henleaze	In progress	They are being upgraded in 2020
enable contactless payment	IT	Henleaze	In Progress	New Self Service kiosks will have contactless
Longer extended access	Opening hours	Henleaze	Not viable
More integration with schools, unis and local businesses	Services other	Henleaze	Idea
Have a public toilet near the library	Toilets	Henleaze	Idea
Library connections to local news letters	community use and local groups	Henleaze	Done	The Library Supervisor send pieces to the Voice regularly
more regular hours across the service	Opening hours	Henleaze	Idea
Links to age UK	Services other	Henleaze	Idea
Links with Fallodan way doctors surgery	Services other	Henleaze	Idea
Have study areas	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	In Progress	Making changes upstairs to create more workspace for laptops
A more robust Library management system (or form a network with other libraries to ask for updates)	IT	Henleaze	Not viable
Have library apprenticeships	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Wireless printing	IT	Henleaze	In Progress	part of IT upgrade
more scanners	IT	Henleaze	Idea
provide volunteer help with IT and self service kiosks	Volunteering	Henleaze	In progress	IT volunteers in place
Basic computer courses	Library Services	Henleaze	In Progress	IT volunteers are happy to
Use TV screen to market whats going on	Communication	Henleaze	Idea
More charging points	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	In progress	More charging points are being installed upstairs
Better promotion of library events	Communication	Henleaze	In Progress	Looking into banners & a flag. Have set up an instagram account. More publicity work is being discussed
Tablets for staff to manage library services	IT	Henleaze	Idea
Advertise availability of computers more widely	Communication	Henleaze	Idea
Provide charging point for laptops and mobiles	IT	Henleaze	Done	More desking with plug sockets are being added to the mezzanine
Periodicals/ magazines to borrow	Library Services	Henleaze	Not viable
Wifi printing	IT	Henleaze	In Progress	part of IT upgrade
sell stationery	Library Services	Henleaze	Not viable
have more computer games to borrow	Library Services	Henleaze	Not viable
Local transport information	Transport links	Henleaze	Idea	Some available
Security cameras	Other	Henleaze	Not viable
Homework club	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea	requires volunteers
	cafe and refreshments	Henleaze	Not viable
Availability of drinks - supported by friends groups	cafe and refreshments	Henleaze	Idea
Better lighting	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Not viable	The lighting is designed in accordance with building regulations
more reading volunteer challenges	Volunteering	Henleaze	Idea
Extended opening on public holidays (staff with volunteers or local welfare organisations)	Opening hours	Henleaze	Idea
Provide extended access	Opening hours	Henleaze	Idea
private space for meetings	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	In Progress	The conservatory can be used for this.
Room hire	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Done	All libraries can be hired
space dividers to reduce noise of certain groups	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	Idea
Develop the space for community groups	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
Meeting room for businesses	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	Idea
Low cost neutral meeting space needed by community	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
An answer phone that gives details of opening times etc	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
How do we extend the building?	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
poetry evenings	Cultural events	Henleaze	Idea
Open / create room at the from of the building	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
local art/ history displays	Cultural events	Henleaze	In Progress	This happens occasionally e.g. WW2 display Oct/Nov 2018.
Develop into a community hub linked to health and GP services	Services other	Henleaze	Idea
Talks by local enterprises	community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
board games etc	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Make the opening and closing of the building easier	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
Knitting and crochet group	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
Better engagement with friends groups	Friends groups	Henleaze	In Progress	Library supervisor and development officer are meeting with the group regularly
Local neighbourhood source of information	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Provide heating in the meeting room	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Done	We've bought a heater for the conservatory room
Local displays (art for example)	community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
How do we finance changes?	Other	Henleaze	In progress	The Innovation Fund can help finance some changes
Provide chairs and other equipment	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Shipping containers for storage or extra room	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
Craft groups	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
Benchmark how other libraries work nationwide	Other	Henleaze	Idea
Better stock levels of best sellers	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Build a new library with residential units to finance it	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
Coffee mornings tea and cake	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
Reintroduce charges to reserve books	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Sell off old stock	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Electric vehicle charging points in the car park	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
VCS orgs to offer activities in holidays	Services other	Henleaze	Idea
Solar roof panels	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
	Services other	Henleaze	Idea
Provide access to toilets during events	Toilets	Henleaze	Done	During events put on by the Friends Group, attendees are welcome to use the staff toilets
Accessible toilets	Toilets	Henleaze	Idea
Vending machine in library	cafe and refreshments	Henleaze	Idea
Provide space for local artists and craft workers	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
Keep libraries open and develop as community spaces	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
Provide toilets	Toilets	Henleaze	Idea
Improve facilities to allow the buildings to be used by the community	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
Redesign of downstairs to offer seated area	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	Idea
Community led fund raising for furniture	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
Swipe card access to inner lobby for accessing returning/renewal computer with deposit box	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Implementation of suggestions board with suggestions/actions/outcomes (request sponsorship from local retailers)	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Hot drinks dispenser	Cafe and refreshments	Henleaze	Idea
Build into a community hub	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
Book donation point	Services other	Henleaze	Idea
Books in a series child/teen fiction	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
More older kids books (this was written twice: once with 9+ and once with 12+)	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Presentations/talks similar to those at Redland Library	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Done	The Friends of Henleaze Library deliver a regular programme of talks
See Friends events here	Friends groups	Henleaze	Done	The Friends of Henleaze Library deliver a regular programme of talks
Magazine swap box (this was mentioned twice)	Library Services	Henleaze	In progress	We are working on some guidelines for doing this in libraries
Use of public toilets	Toilets	Henleaze	Idea
More recently published books about the economy e.g. "Money & Government" by Robert Skidelsky	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Better air conditioning/fans in hot weather	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
Please can you recycle the used books to community centres, book clubs, youth clubs etc	Other	Henleaze	Idea
Community/volunteer led baby/toddler groups more often. We go to bounce & rhyme & Storytime but would happily go to more	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Sunday Opening	Opening hours	Henleaze	Idea
Adult book club. Weekly reading together	Library Services	Henleaze	In Progress	Henleaze Library has a number of book clubs. More are always welcome
Free non-alcoholic drinks & biscuits	cafe and refreshments	Henleaze	Idea
More children's books now!!!	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Dandy annuals	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Where has the section on humour gone to?	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Studio pod at the side. Rent to fund service	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	Idea
Dig up tarmac in the front lay to grass + plants seating outside	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
Encourage library users to 'review' books!	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Event space - host book clubs and author readings	Library Services	Henleaze	In progress	The library already has regular talks, organised by the Friends, and a number of book groups
More notice board space for community event notices. Differentiate between long term & short term posters or prioritise short term	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	Idea
Puzzles to rent. 1000+ pieces	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Book group/club (this was mentioned 3 times)	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Toilet (this was mentioned ten times)	Toilets	Henleaze	Idea
Creative writing	Library Services	Henleaze	In Progress	The Friends of Henleaze Library are discussing this idea
Poetry readings	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Ongoing lego building	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Sitting out area in front - a bit of a garden!	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
A section where we can find books that teach us about languages	Library Services	Henleaze	Done	There is a shelf already - look under the 400s
Board games shelf	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
No vending machines. No food or drink wanted.	cafe and refreshments	Henleaze	Idea
Extend into space in front and to the sides. Build up. Maybe a pre-school or accommodation	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
Maybe you could get unicorn book	Library Services	Henleaze	Done	Henleaze library has approx. 49 books featuring unicorns!
Make children's books in other languages much easier to find. There are many international families living in this area	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
List of book recommendations by the public	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
More evening/weekend access	Opening hours	Henleaze	Idea
toys for toddlers	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Children's games to borrow., It works well in German libraries!	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Place for babies' prams	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	Idea
A bag stock for public	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Local meetings for Westbury and Henleaze areas	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
Story CDs for young children	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Baby play area	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	Idea
Working jigsaw table	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	Idea
Bigger children's section	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	Idea
Have a bank/post office counter. This is provided in vans, so can surely be accommodated	Services other	Henleaze	Idea
The ceiling fans are useless - wasting electricity in a time of environmental awareness	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Help readers read other books from this amazing library!	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Local displays - art etc.	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
Time & space for communities of interest e.g. local history, poetry evenings, discover science	Community use and local groups	Henleaze	Idea
	cafe and refreshments	Henleaze	Idea
Solar panels	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
Basic computer courses are a good idea as well as individual help	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Encourage us to donate books	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Keep book reservations free!	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Reservation shelf at standing/seating (not crawling) level	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Autism friendly time(no aircon - loud noise, no fluorescent lights, etc.)	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
More desks/study spaces - especially around exam time as it can be really difficult to find tables at any library (I've been to three in one day and they've all been full) and home often isn't a good place to study	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	In Progress	More desking with plug sockets are being added to the mezzanine
Open in the early morning	Opening hours	Henleaze	Idea
A chance to buy a cup of tea or coffee - heaven! (someone had responded on another post-it: No! No food & drink in the library)	cafe and refreshments	Henleaze	Idea
A collection of comics for kids on a shelf (my son would love this!)	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Provide fresh air - open the door & windows. Summer or winter it's always hot & airless in here - not a place to enjoy	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Maximise the site - build flats above to the back - use the rent to fund the library service	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
be able to donate books	services other	Henleaze	Idea
Review books	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Jigsaw swap shop	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Kiosks that scan the barcode on the app	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
New kiosks that take contactless	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Outside boxes in all branches please	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
New photocopier! The current one is unusable for official docs	IT	Henleaze	Idea
Some tea/coffee/biscuits	cafe and refreshments	Henleaze	Idea
Make it dog friendly for blind people to bring their doggie helpers to the library	Library Services	Henleaze	In progress	Guide Dogs are already allowed in the library
Coffee & chat. Cake once a week	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
The ceiling fans don't need to be on except in a heatwave. They can cause a cold draft and are not necessary	Changes to buildings	Henleaze	Idea
Computer courses & help	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Kids' magazines!	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Show me how to download magazine app on my i-pad	Library Services	Henleaze	In Progress	Stock team are discussing having drop-in sessions and training volunteers
A fiction and non-fiction reading group will be good - say once a month	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
	Interior design/layout	Henleaze	Idea
A lego place for ME!	Library Services	Henleaze	Idea
Bluetooth printing and memory sticks	IT	Hillfields	Idea	IT upgrade
Improve use of software and IT	IT	Hillfields	Idea	IT upgrade
Stockwood woodwork and allotments project could be adopted	Community use and local groups	Hillfields	Idea
People's garden therapeutic gardening club	Community use and local groups	Hillfields	Idea
Re-establish connections with the childrens centre	Services other	Hillfields	Idea
Signpost from Hillfields Park or Forest Avenue	Communication	Hillfields	Idea
Class visits from Minerva Primary School	Services other	Hillfields	In Progress
Lego and building activities	Community use and local groups	Hillfields	Idea	volunteers required and lego
Greater links with community development	Community use and local groups	Hillfields	In Progress
Summer Holidays event week	Community use and local groups	Hillfields	Idea
Open days	Community use and local groups	Hillfields	Idea
Move to the hub / collocated with nursery	Changes to buildings	Hillfields	Not viable
Not a great location surrounded by house so no-one knows it is there	Changes to buildings	Hillfields	Idea
Could be a good place for community groups	Community use and local groups	Hillfields	Idea
Extend opening hours	Opening hours	Hillfields	Not viable
A place to store community resources	Community use and local groups	Hillfields	Idea
Info stall/activities about Climate change and how local people can save energy and reduce fuel poverty	Service other	Hillfields	Idea
More signposts-sign posts on forest rd. Didn't know library here existed.	Communication	Hillfields	Idea
charity box for unwanted change from printing	Service other	Hillfields	Idea
Arts and crafts activities	Library Services	Hillfields	done	every Saturday afternoon
More early reader books	Library Services	Hillfields	Idea
Arts and crafts for adults	Community use and local groups	Hillfields	Idea
	Interior design/layout	Hillfields	Idea
More things like Summer Reading Challenge for all ages	Library Services	Hillfields	Idea
More frequent rotation of adult stock	Library Services	Hillfields	Idea
better promotion of on-line resources on P.N. and apps	Communication	Hillfields	Idea
Tea and coffee available	cafe and refreshments	Horfield	Idea
Wider turning circle ramp	Changes to buildings	Horfield	Idea
Public toilets	Toilets	Horfield	Idea
Improve entrance	Changes to buildings	Horfield	Idea
Disabled access to the toilet	Toilets	Horfield	Idea
Availability outside working hours	Opening hours	Horfield	Idea
Compostable earth toilet in the garden	Toilets	Horfield	Idea
Regular coffee mornings	Community use and local groups	Horfield	In progress	PositiviTea, Monday afternoons
Special opening hours - local key holder	Opening hours	Horfield	Idea
Seating area outside	Changes to buildings	Horfield	In progress	We are discussing this possibility with the Friends of Horfield Library
Saturday morning club	Community use and local groups	Horfield	Idea
Extend opening times	Opening hours	Horfield	Idea
Change access doors	Changes to buildings	Horfield	Idea
Charge small fees to cover rent	Other	Horfield	Idea
Stay as a library for most of the week	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Scouts book badge	Services other	Horfield	Idea
Increase work zone attendance	Services other	Horfield	Idea
Lend out laptops and tablets	IT	Horfield	Idea
Library stuff in different settings	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Study space	Interior design/layout	Horfield	Idea
Wifi printing	IT	Horfield	In progress	Looking into this for 2020
Possibly reduce stock to create more space	Interior design/layout	Horfield	Idea
IT support for users	IT	Horfield	Idea
How do we know who is using the library - demographics	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
New sofa	Interior design/layout	Horfield	In progress	We are discussing this possibility with the Friends of Horfield Library
Computer support training for groups not using already	IT	Horfield	Idea
Base council workers at libraries	Services other	Horfield	Idea
New carpet	Interior design/layout	Horfield	In Progress	The carpet has been cleaned
Link to Ebenezer Church	Services other	Horfield	In progress	Ebenezer church helped with the flower beds out the front and we are discussing further collaboration
Blinds for window	Interior design/layout	Horfield	Done	Blinds have been fitted
Collaboration with Shahporan Islamic Centre	Services other	Horfield	In progress	They are holding a homework club at the library
Build a mezzanine for computer use	Changes to buildings	Horfield	Idea
Links with Manor Farm community centre	Services other	Horfield	Idea
Open up enclosed garden for children	Changes to buildings	Horfield	In progress	We are discussing this possibility with the Friends of Horfield Library
Link to Duke of Edinburgh	Services other	Horfield	Idea
Space for teenagers	Services other	Horfield	Idea
Fix the heating	Changes to buildings	Horfield	Done	Heating operational
Horfield and Lockleaze libraries working together	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Space for kids and family	Interior design/layout	Horfield	Idea
Notice boards	Communication	Horfield	Idea
Advertise activities so people know what is on offer	Communication	Horfield	In progress	We have started an Instagram account, and are looking into options for online events calendars and newsletters, plus a Bristol Libraries podcast
Younger generation and family activities	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Environment would need to change to attract young people	Interior design/layout	Horfield	Idea
Billboard and big sign in space outside the library	Communication	Horfield	Idea
English lessons	Services other	Horfield	Idea
Co-locate community hub with library	Services other	Horfield	Idea
Signposting to other activities	Services other	Horfield	Idea
Peer learning	Services other	Horfield	Idea
School link visits	Services other	Horfield	Idea
Book swaps	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Intergenerational learning	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Home education groups	Community use and local groups	Horfield	Idea
Part time school?	Community use and local groups	Horfield	Idea
Create as a learning and skills hub	Services other	Horfield	Idea
Cover the library in a glittery covering to let people know it's there	Changes to buildings	Horfield	Idea
Please can we replace all the furniture in Horfield library	Interior design/layout	Horfield	Idea
Promote services locally	Community use and local groups	Horfield	Idea
Toilet	Toilets	Horfield	Idea
	cafe and refreshments	Horfield	Idea
Swap computers and kids area around.	Interior design/layout	Horfield	Idea
Paint all the libraries, they are scruffy	Changes to buildings	Horfield	Idea
Public toilets	Toilets	Horfield	Idea
Quieter spaces	Interior design/layout	Horfield	Idea
Superb selection of books, e.g providing many books - especially for the youth & young people, who are maybe deprived of opportunity, e.g. some in Lockleaze, Southmead, Henbury + Brentry, St Paul's Bedminster etc etc	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Relaxing, e.g. chess game, sports reading etc. To facilitate study notably for kids from ordinary backgrounds	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Wind breaks to cut down noise from gales!	Changes to buildings	Horfield	Idea
Recycling bins for drinks cans etc	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Publicise at, and make links with, The Crafty Cow, family pub on Wessex Avenue	Communication	Horfield	Idea
Publicise more - at the dentist, GP etc.	Communication	Horfield	Idea
New computer keyboards (that aren't sticky) and screens (wider)	IT	Horfield	Idea
Move to recently vacated co-op building over the road	Changes to buildings	Horfield	Idea
Link with Filton library	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Make reservations come quicker	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Extended Access	Opening hours	Horfield	Idea
Cheaper Big Picture DVDs	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Baby changing facilities in the toilet	Changes to buildings	Horfield	Idea
More regular stock rotation (Adult Fiction)	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
More stock - there are empty shelves!	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Make it clearer how to request books that aren't on the catalogue	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Link with the Hub, Lockleaze	Community use and local groups	Horfield	Idea
Close Lockleaze Library and invest the money in Horfield Library	Changes to buildings	Horfield	Idea
	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Get people to not talk on phones in library - more quiet	other	Horfield	Idea
Lego Club - on different Saturday to Bishopston library, so it doesn't clash	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
More art/craft sessions for kids at weekends. Ask for donations to cover materials & refreshments	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Activities to tie in with e.g. Halloween	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Board games (snakes & ladders etc., for ages 6-9) Have a Saturday/after-school games hour & so when they're finished colouring have something else to do. Get sponsorship from a games shop	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Link with local schools - more regular visits and more schools. Filton Avenue (orchard site) and Lockleaze Road site and Upper Horfield	Services other	Horfield	Idea
Link stock with school libraries	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Comics Club for ages 5/6 to 8/9	Library Services	Horfield	Idea
Get nurseries and playgroups in e.g. to Baby Bounce & Rhyme	Community use and local groups	Horfield	Idea
	cafe and refreshments	Junction 3	In Progress
Identify quiet time in library	Library Services	Junction 3	Idea
Make room in Junction 1 more available as a quiet room	Interior design/layout	Junction 3	In Progress
	Interior design/layout	Junction 3	not viable
Flats / art gallery and meeting space	Changes to buildings	Junction 3	Idea
Rent out bike locks for people who forget their bikes	Library Services	Junction 3	not viable
Create co working spaces	Interior design/layout	Junction 3	done	space can be used for this
Create a user friendly booking system for rooms	Library Services	Junction 3	Idea
Encourage people to use space informally	Interior design/layout	Junction 3	Idea
3D Printing	IT	Junction 3	not viable
Better zoning of computers	Interior design/layout	Junction 3	Idea
Consistent opening hours	Opening hours	Junction 3	Idea
Develop into a community hub	Community use and local groups	Junction 3	idea
Internet access left on 24hrs	IT	Junction 3	Idea
Extended access	Opening hours	Junction 3	not viable
Astronomy	Library Services	Junction 3	not viable	too much light pollution
Better technology	IT	Junction 3	Idea
Young people redesigning libraries	Interior design/layout	Junction 3	In Progress	we are awaiting result of Arts Council bid
Lockers for phones with built in chargers	Library Services	Junction 3	Idea
Poetry at the library	Cultural events	Junction 3	In Progress
Music library	Library Services	Junction 3	Idea
Book clubs hosted by libraries	Library services	Junction 3	done
Toy library	Library Services	Junction 3	Idea
Create a friends of group	Friends groups	Junction 3	in progress	First friends meeting in Jan 2020
Incubator for residents starting businesses	Community use and local groups	Junction 3	Idea
More community based businesses	Community use and local groups	Junction 3	Idea
Human library - sharing of skills and resources	Services other	Junction 3	In Progress	discussions with NHS
Book lending service for homeless people	Library Services	Junction 3	done	Homeless can join the library. We also support Park Bench project
	Services other	Junction 3	idea
Customer service points	Services other	Junction 3	Idea
Free bus travel to libraries	Transport links	Junction 3	not viable
Volunteers supporting delivery of books to residents with accessibility needs	Volunteering	Junction 3	done	we have the At home Service
	Communication	Junction 3	Idea
Quiet space for reading	Interior design/layout	Junction 3	done
A repair cafe and swap shop	Services other	Junction 3	Idea
Provide a book drop off point	Library Services	Junction 3	not viable
Provide activities to encourage young readers	Library Services	Junction 3	Idea
Intergenerational skills swap	Services other	Junction 3	Idea
Poor temperature	Library Services	Junction 3	Idea
move library to bottom floor or have better signage in the shopping centre and lift areas	Changes to buildings	Knowle	In Progress	getting noticeboard
Move the library or renegotiate the lease as building is being redeveloped	Changes to buildings	Knowle	not viable
Redecorate new furniture and flooring	Interior design/layout	Knowle	In Progress	new carpet and furniture for childrens' area
More scanners	IT	Knowle	Idea	awaiting IT upgrade
Need more community support to help people with IT issues	Volunteering	Knowle	In progress	explore with volunteer coordinator
Train staff on IT so they can help and advise more	IT	Knowle	done
Have wireless printing	IT	Knowle	Idea	in discussion with IT upgrade
Get rid of the desk and give staff tablets to enable them to scan and book things	IT	Knowle	not viable
Coffee machine- self serve	cafe and refreshments	Knowle	not viable
Creative writing for community groups	Community use and local groups	Knowle	Idea	being considered
Poetry slam	Community use and local groups	Knowle	Idea
more books and resources for students	Library Services	Knowle	Idea
We think there's something on Amazon that we can use- maybe Amazon enterprise?	Library Services	Knowle	not viable	outside of library scope
More GCSE/ A level study books	Library Services	Knowle	Idea
Zoning- advertise when the library is likely to be quiet or have study areas	Interior design/layout	Knowle	done	events calendar has been produced
Run more author events that are better advertised (not just in library)	Cultural events	Knowle	In Progress
Staff to manage stock work via mobile device	IT	Knowle	not viable
Do rhyme time out in the precinct	Library Services	Knowle	Idea	in discussion
Streamline the process to join the library	Library Services	Knowle	not viable	can join online
Communicate our other services more- eg access to UWE?	Communication	Knowle	In Progress	poster to advertise being produced
Communicate better about digital resources	Communication	Knowle	In Progress
Tell people about being able to copy and paste from amazon to order resources to borrow for free	Library Services	Knowle	not viable
Promote large print CDs	Library Services	Knowle	done	signed in their own areas, digital resources also available
Small music groups	Community use and local groups	Knowle	done	baby bounce and rhyme sessions run weekly
Better promotion of friends of group	Friends groups	Knowle	In Progress
Journal and magazine hire	Library Services	Knowle	done	available on line and some free magazines
Make the space more flexible with the use of screens	Interior design/layout	Knowle	done	library furniture ie shelves used to separate areas
Mobile service with volunteers to deliver books	Volunteering	Knowle	done	royal volunteer service already offer this
Board on wall for to-do and post its - what do you want to happen	Changes to buildings	Knowle	done	as part of idea gathering
Make available for out of hours usage	Community use and local groups	Knowle	In Progress
Park Centre redevelopment - how can it support educational attainment?	Services other	Knowle	Idea
Links with school libraries	Services other	Knowle	In Progress
Better signage of the library	Communication	Knowle	In Progress
Are the libraries on the management committee of board walk?	Library Services	Knowle	Idea
provide other council & partner services through the library branch s.eg advice and customer services	Services other	Knowle	Idea
Extend opening hours by 30 minutes in the afternoon	Opening hours	Lockleaze	Idea
Later opening hours to access after school	Opening hours	Lockleaze	Idea
Provide help with job seeking and writing CVs	Services other	Lockleaze	Idea
Storytime and babybounce session	Library Services	Lockleaze	Idea
Conversation with South Gloucestershire	Library Services	Lockleaze	Idea
Arts and culture events (film, music, comedy, open mic)	Cultural events	Lockleaze	Idea
Colour printer	IT	Lockleaze	Idea
Visitor centre for stoke park	Services other	Lockleaze	Idea
Create a friends of group	Friends groups	Lockleaze	In Progress	A new group is in the process of forming
Link library and development regeneration teams	Services other	Lockleaze	Idea
Rotate stock so new titles on shelves	Library Services	Lockleaze	In Progress	Being done, plus also refreshed picture book and new board stock (brand new stock)
Negotiate hall space with Hub	Changes to buildings	Lockleaze	Idea
Future Cameron / Police Station to include library	Changes to buildings	Lockleaze	Idea
Reading schemes	Library Services	Lockleaze	In Progress	Summer Reading Challenge already in place
Change location	Changes to buildings	Lockleaze	Idea
Advertise existing services	Communication	Lockleaze	In Progress	New big sign in place
Welly boot exchange	Library Services	Lockleaze	Idea
Staff to be more engaging with community	Library Services	Lockleaze	Idea
Create much better signage and information	Communication	Lockleaze	Done	Pink sign installed
Engaging for young people	Library Services	Lockleaze	Idea
What's the future relationship between the librarian and the community?	Library Services	Lockleaze	Idea
Opportunity with new school?	Services other	Lockleaze	Idea
Refocus and revision courses, support and advice	Library Services	Lockleaze	Idea
Computer courses	Services other	Lockleaze	Idea
ESOL courses	Services other	Lockleaze	Idea
Public toilet	Toilets	Lockleaze	In Progress	There is a toilet in the Cameron Centre already, that can be used by library users. We are discussing signposting it from the library
University volunteering	Volunteering	Lockleaze	Idea
Study space	Communication	Lockleaze	Idea
Move to a more accessible location	Changes to buildings	Lockleaze	Idea
Better signage	Communication	Lockleaze	Done	Pink sign installed
Create clearer outside space	Changes to buildings	Lockleaze	In Progress	Garden area has been cleared
Have the library as part of new housing: more guaranteed footfall	Changes to buildings	Lockleaze	Idea
Post more about it on Social Media	Communication	Lockleaze	Idea
Link with Bristol Mental Health Employment Service	Services other	Lockleaze	Idea
Flowers & benches outside	Changes to buildings	Lockleaze	Idea
Comfy seats to encourage reading at the library	Interior design/layout	Lockleaze	Idea
Book exchange; bring back selling of withdrawn books	Library Services	Lockleaze	Idea
More stock	Library Services	Lockleaze	Idea
Advertise on Love Lockleaze Facebook Group and at The Hub and Cheswick and Boston Tea Party	Communication	Lockleaze	Idea
Work with Boing on children's activities	Services other	Lockleaze	Idea
Have coffee mornings/afternoons	Library Services	Lockleaze	Idea
Making people aware that they can return books here from Central, South Glos etc	Communication	Lockleaze	Idea
Work with Incredible Edible, Avon Wildlife Trust (youth volunteering), Brandon Trust & Bristol Wood Recycling Project to make garden nice & [put benches out there	Services other	Lockleaze	Idea
Have more leaflets etc. on Stoke Park	Community use and local groups	Lockleaze	Idea
Take inspiration from the Greenway Centre's Nature Trail & Social Media	Community use and local groups	Lockleaze	Idea
Collaborate with the mental health project run by St Mungo's at the Langley Centre	Services other	Lockleaze	Idea
Try again with Storytime - get parents to run it, e.g. 5 of them to take it turns like they used to do at Horfield Library	Library Services	Lockleaze	Idea
Make path to entrance more inviting (mosaics)	Changes to buildings	Marksbury Road	In Progress	CIL money to make improvements to outside area
Footprints in tarmac leading up to the door	Changes to buildings	Marksbury Road	not viable
Replace library sign with vibrant signage	Changes to buildings	Marksbury Road	Done	New sign installed
Link in with art trail and winter wonderland	Cultural events	Marksbury Road	In Progress	Christmas fair held 2019
Community day, bring a dish, summer fayre	Community use and local groups	Marksbury Road	In Progress	in discussion
Remove barrier of public liability insurance requirements for community groups	Community use and local groups	Marksbury Road	not viable
Work with lynn or Kate on community promotion	Community use and local groups	Marksbury Road	In Progress	awaiting decision early 2020
Parking / parking signage	Changes to buildings	Marksbury Road	Idea
Movie nights	Community use and local groups	Marksbury Road	Idea	in discussion
Play equipment on green space through CIL funding	Changes to buildings	Marksbury Road	In Progress
Improved gate and security so young people don't run into road	Changes to buildings	Marksbury Road	Idea
Open communication between community groups and libraries	Community use and local groups	Marksbury Road	In Progress
	cafe and refreshments	Marksbury Road	not viable
Toilet that can be used by the public	Toilets	Marksbury Road	not viable	accessible for disabled and young children
Better promotion and marketing	Communication	Marksbury Road	In Progress
	Services other	Marksbury Road	not viable
Better welcome host training for staff	Library Services	Marksbury Road	Idea
Train staff in asset based community development	Library Services	Marksbury Road	In Progress
Extended access	Opening hours	Marksbury Road	idea	not being considered until after IT upgrade
Knock down the existing building and use the land for housing, retaining library on ground floor	Changes to buildings	Marksbury Road	not viable
Use as a hire venue on days it is closed	Community use and local groups	Marksbury Road	done	library avail for hire on closed days
To rename the library MALAGO VALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY.	Changes to buildings	Marksbury Road	done	community consultation held
	Changes to buildings	Marksbury Road	In Progress	Talking to UpFest about library signage
	Changes to buildings	Marksbury Road	idea
Sort out Public Liability Insurance so library can be open and hired when not staffed	Community use and local groups	Marksbury Road	Done	groups with sufficient PLI can hire library
Coding Club	Library Services	Marksbury Road	In Progress	volunteers
Renovate building totally- leaking roof, no accessible toilet	Changes to buildings	Redland	In Progress
enable card payments	IT	Redland	Idea
Social services / mental health support	Services other	Redland	Idea
Better security outside the building- fly tipping and drug users in entrances and car park	Library Services	Redland	Idea
Poster warning against staff abuse and better support from police	Library Services	Redland	Idea
more foreign language childrens books	Library Services	Redland	In Progress	discussions with friends group
better use of space eg bigger childrens area	Interior design/layout	Redland	not viable
More PCs	IT	Redland	Idea	IT upgrade
coding / minecraft club	Library Services	Redland	done
Create and promote the library as a co-working space	Community use and local groups	Redland	Idea
Create a separate mezzanine level to increase space for co-working with police or universities	Services other	Redland	not viable
Creative writing class	Community use and local groups	Redland	In Progress	discussion underway
The space needs to be made more attractive	Interior design/layout	Redland	Idea
Reading groups	Community use and local groups	Redland	done	shared reading group, reading and non-fiction group
Social prescribing	Services other	Redland	done	shelf help and well read
Bookable library space	Community use and local groups	Redland	done	can be done
More computers, but need more space	IT	Redland	Idea	IT upgrade
Silent study space	Interior design/layout	Redland	not viable
Moveable bookshelves	Interior design/layout	Redland	in progress	request submitted for moveable dvd racks
More advice services	Services other	Redland	Idea
Advice on carbon neutrality	Services other	Redland	Idea
Permanent information point	Services other	Redland	done	lots of information available
Better signposting and promotion of when things are on	Communication	Redland	In Progress
Simplify the process to access the building out of hours	Opening hours	Redland	Idea
Social investment to ensure library stays as a public building	Other	Redland	Idea
Co-working space hot desking	Interior design/layout	Redland	Idea
Utilising the space differently	Interior design/layout	Redland	Idea
Mezzanine floor	Changes to buildings	Redland	not viable
Co locate with childrens centre	Services other	Redland	not viable
Self sufficient library - develop flats above	Changes to buildings	Redland	not viable
Rent out rooms	Library Services	Redland	Idea
Extend to the back	Changes to buildings	Redland	not viable
Huge need for groups to meet	Community use and local groups	Redland	Idea
Join with the church across the road which has loads of space	Changes to buildings	Redland	Idea
Improve the space and make more inviting	Interior design/layout	Redland	Idea
Create collaborative work spaces	Interior design/layout	Redland	Idea
More like a university library or arnolfini front room	Interior design/layout	Redland	Idea
Art and signage on the door	Interior design/layout	Redland	Idea
Fix the leaking roof	Changes to buildings	Redland	done	repairs carried out
Film clubs	Community use and local groups	Redland	Idea
Can we collaborate with Bristol University?	Services other	Redland	Idea
Run a night school from the building	Community use and local groups	Redland	Idea
Creative writing groups	Community use and local groups	Redland	Idea
Phone charging lockers	Library Services	Redland	not viable
Theatre groups	Cultural events	Redland	Idea
Could we remove the need for fines	Library Services	Redland	Idea
IT classes	Services other	Redland	done	IT volunteers
Communicate with medical centre nearby so people can wait in the library	Services other	Redland	Idea
Provide a public toilet	Toilets	Redland	done
Keep open and promote the service	Communication	Redland	done
Remove false ceiling to reveal architecture	Changes to buildings	Redland	not viable
Community film club	Community use and local groups	Redland	Idea
Get rid of awful strip lighting and create more intimate spaces	Changes to buildings	Redland	Idea
	Services other	Redland	Idea
left handed computer needed	IT	Redland	Idea
More computers in childrens area	IT	Redland	not viable
Cleaner toilets	Toilets	Redland	Idea
Bigger childrens area	Interior design/layout	Redland	not viable
Coffee	cafe and refreshments	Redland	not viable
Small coffee area would bring in money and can have bake a cake competitions	cafe and refreshments	Redland	not viable
Second scanner	IT	Redland	Idea	IT upgrade
open earlier and not closed on Monday	Opening hours	Redland	not viable
Team with coffee van and allow tea/coffee in building only if from van	cafe and refreshments	Redland	not viable
themed weeks promoting different genres	Library Services	Redland	Idea
scrabble players	Library Services	Redland	Idea
wide range of books/dvds from African/American culture international	Library Services	Redland	Idea
Coffee tea area with comfortable chairs	cafe and refreshments	Sea Mills	Idea
Provide refreshments	cafe and refreshments	Sea Mills	In progress	The Friends Group have reformed and are providing regular coffee mornings
Move computer to a quieter space	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	Idea
Provide hatch to access refreshments from kitchen into the main space	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	Idea
Review plan of overall space	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	Idea
Move the library to the former methodist church	Changes to buildings	Sea Mills	Idea
Pull the library down and build a new one	Changes to buildings	Sea Mills	Idea
More community events	Community use and local groups	Sea Mills	Idea
Cinema night and other evening events	Community use and local groups	Sea Mills	In progress	In discussion
Movable screen system for private space	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	Idea
Quiet meeting room for tutors	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	Idea
Blinds above computers	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	In progress	Blinds have been installed by the PC area
Comfy chairs tables	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	In progress	This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group
Furnishings	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	In progress	This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group
Reading lights	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	Idea
Blinds	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	In progress	Blinds have been installed by the PC area
Movable shelves	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	Idea
Provide window blinds	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	In progress	Blinds have been installed by the PC area
Moveable bookshelves	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	In Progress	This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group
Provide inexpensive screens	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	Idea
Provide additional chairs	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	In progress	This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group
Improve use of space to make it more adaptable	Interior design/layout	Sea Mills	In progress	This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group
Wireless printing	IT	Sea Mills	In progress	Being looked into for 2020
Connection to 'libby' online library service	IT	Sea Mills	In Progress	Bristol Libraries are already linked to Libby
Data projector and screen	IT	Sea Mills	In progress	This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group
Extend opening hours	Opening hours	Sea Mills	Idea
Extend opening hours to include evenings	Opening hours	Sea Mills	Idea
Extend insurance to allow wider use	Library Services	Sea Mills	In progress	Libraries are offering to pay for PLI for one year for Friends Groups, and to pay half for the second year
Additional equipment	Library Services	Sea Mills	In progress	This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group
Improve parking	Changes to buildings	Sea Mills	Idea
Make space outside for mobile catering in the evenings	Changes to buildings	Sea Mills	Idea
Consider use of land around the building for a community garden	Changes to buildings	Sea Mills	Idea
Kids play areas outside	Changes to buildings	Sea Mills	Idea
Improve links between the library and the community centre	Community use and local groups	Sea Mills	Idea
Join the community centre and library site	Changes to buildings	Sea Mills	Idea
Better promotion of service locally	Communication	Sea Mills	Idea
Input into school newsletters	Communication	Sea Mills	Idea
Large print	Library Services	Sea Mills	In Progress	There already is a Large Print collection
Different payment options	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
Other subscription services online	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
Skills hub with WECA funding	Services other	Sea Mills	Idea
Maker labs linked with port resilience fund?	Services other	Sea Mills	Idea
Sell items through the library	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
Accessible toilets	Toilets	Sea Mills	Idea
Access to toilets for public use	Toilets	Sea Mills	Idea
Increase use of volunteers	Volunteering	Sea Mills	Idea
Move to the Methodist Church	Changes to buildings	Sea Mills	Idea
Maintain libraries as radical community spaces	Community use and local groups	Sea Mills	Idea
More art & craft stuff	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
More David Walliams books	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
Upgrade the children's area	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
Extend the library	Changes to buildings	Sea Mills	Idea
More board games	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
Bike Racks	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
More up-to-date science books for KS3 and astronomy fans	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
A jigsaw table	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
Harry Potter books	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
Joyce Meyer books	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
Accessible toilets	Toilets	Sea Mills	Idea
Art exhibitions & workshops	Community use and local groups	Sea Mills	Idea
More event nights & author meets	Cultural events	Sea Mills	In Progress	This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group
Latest releases of DVDs	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
Dog Man books	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
More Mallory Towers books	Library Services	Sea Mills	Idea
Baby group, story time	Library Services	Sea Mills	In Progress	Already in place
Provision of teas and coffee	cafe and refreshments	Shirehampton	Idea
Improve entrance	Changes to buildings	Shirehampton	Idea
Porch in front of existing door	Changes to buildings	Shirehampton	Idea
Unlock the adjoining door	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
Public lounge / living room	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Done	The Friends of Shirehampton Library are holding regular Living Room sessions during closed hours
Meeting place	Community use and local groups	Shirehampton	Idea
Gardening group	Community use and local groups	Shirehampton	Idea
Community public living room	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Done	The Friends of Shirehampton Library are holding regular Living Room sessions during closed hours
More community events	Community use and local groups	Shirehampton	In Progress	The Friends of Shirehampton Library are holding regular events
Coffee morning	Community use and local groups	Shirehampton	Idea
Jigsaw	Library Services	Shirehampton	In Progress	Friends Group discussing possibility
Childrens jewellery making	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Coding clubs	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea	Already in place in the community centre
Homework club	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Childrens book club	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Adult books club	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Regular story time group on a Wednesday	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Library open day	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Creative writing talks	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Book clubs in libraries	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
More private space	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
Book snug	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
Puzzle table	Library Services	Shirehampton	In Progress	The Friends Group are discussing
Space to use your own laptop / tablet	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
Comfy chairs tables	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
Furnishings	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
Reading lights	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
Blinds	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
Movable shelves	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
Paint walls	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
Movable shelves	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	In Progress	The shelves are on wheels and can be moved
Improve look and feel	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
How do we make it more inviting for young people	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
Wireless printing	IT	Shirehampton	In Progress	This is being looked into for 2020
More computers (or laptops)	IT	Shirehampton	In Progress	This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group
Free internet and computer courses for different levels	Library Services	Shirehampton	In Progress	This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group
Facilities to plug in laptop	IT	Shirehampton	Idea
Extend opening hours	Opening hours	Shirehampton	Idea
Change / extend opening hours / open in the evening	Opening hours	Shirehampton	Idea
Extend library opening hours	Opening hours	Shirehampton	Idea
Basic rule for all so no group takes over	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Use of other rooms	Interior design/layout	Shirehampton	Idea
Could be a little warmer	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Improve parking	Changes to buildings	Shirehampton	Idea
Raised beds in the garden	Changes to buildings	Shirehampton	Idea
Covered outdoor space	Changes to buildings	Shirehampton	Idea
Work more with community centre	Community use and local groups	Shirehampton	In Progress	This is starting to happen more with the new management committee and Friends Group
Communicate library ideas on social media	Communication	Shirehampton	In Progress	They have been going on Facebook and Twitter, and now we are also using Instagram
Promote to young people via youth bus	Communication	Shirehampton	Idea
After school activity links with schools	Services other	Shirehampton	Idea
More large print	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Activities for 11 - 16 year olds	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Healthy eating	Services other	Shirehampton	Idea
Parent and child classes	Services other	Shirehampton	Idea
Story time in different languages	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Autism friendly sessions	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Dementia friendly sessions	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Carers support group	Services other	Shirehampton	Idea
Games for young people	Library Services	Shirehampton	Idea
Provide a space for combatting isolation	Services other	Shirehampton	In Progress	The Friends of Shirehampton Library are holding regular Living Room sessions during closed hours
Accessible toilet	Toilets	Shirehampton	Idea
Increase use of volunteers	Volunteering	Shirehampton	Idea
Music appreciation club	Community use and local groups	Shirehampton	In Progress	This idea is being discussed with the Friends Group
Replace A3 and A4 copiers	IT	Southmead	Idea
Digital projector for mezzanine room	IT	Southmead	Idea
Provide public toilets	Toilets	Southmead	Idea
Improve physical access	Changes to buildings	Southmead	Idea
Provide accessible toilets	Toilets	Southmead	Idea
Youth worker based in library	Services other	Southmead	Idea
Space for tutors to meet	Interior design/layout	Southmead	Idea
Space for advice workers to use	Interior design/layout	Southmead	Idea
Homework club run by locals	Community use and local groups	Southmead	Idea
Provide more IT support	IT	Southmead	Idea
Better marketing of what we do	Communication	Southmead	In Progress	part of Comms strategy
New carpets - refresh interiors	Interior design/layout	Southmead	Idea
Library service reaching out to schools	Services libraries	Southmead	Idea
Use mezzanine space	Interior design/layout	Southmead	Idea
Extended opening hours	Opening hours	Southmead	Idea
Creative spaces	Interior design/layout	Southmead	Idea
Later opening one day of the week	Opening hours	Southmead	Idea
Reconfiguration of wall within the library	Changes to buildings	Southmead	Idea
Strengthen links with youth centre next door	Community use and local groups	Southmead	In Progress	We are in discussion with them about working more closely together
Positive activities for 9 to 15 year olds	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
Improve the current building access for disabled residents	Changes to buildings	Southmead	Idea
Customer service points	Services other	Southmead	Idea
Use close days to pilot a community run library	Community use and local groups	Southmead	Idea
Could a BCC advisor come for a few hours	Services other	Southmead	Idea
Run a community library such as the one on Muller Road	Community use and local groups	Southmead	Idea
Young people want a neutral space to go to	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
Coffee mornings tea and cake	Community use and local groups	Southmead	Idea
	Services other	Southmead	Idea
Creative writing groups	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
Promote reduce, reuse, recycle	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
Homework club	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
Access for home schooling	Community use and local groups	Southmead	Idea
Provide a drop in session for BCC services	Services other	Southmead	Idea
Provide a creche facility for young parents	Services other	Southmead	Idea
Hot desking facility for local businesses	Interior design/layout	Southmead	Idea
Book club to share book reviews and develop presentation skills	Library services	Southmead	Idea
	cafe and refreshments	Southmead	Idea
Create street art on shutters of building	Changes to buildings	Southmead	Idea
David Walliams to come here!	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
More colouring pens	Services	Southmead	Idea
More board games (this was mentioned twice)	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
More toys	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
Cheerleading is good for fun	Community use and local groups	Southmead	Idea
Robot making	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
More clocks	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
Happier staff	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
Better staff	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
Jigsaw table	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
More computers	IT	Southmead	Idea
More music & poetry Books	Library Services	Southmead	Idea
Toilet	Toilets	Southmead	Idea
Early opening times	Opening hours	Southmead	Idea
Ease of use of computers PDFs and printing	IT	St George	Idea
Mobile card payment system	IT	St George	Idea
Clean or replace the childrens rug	Interior design/layout	St George	done
Clean or replace the carpet in the entrance	Interior design/layout	St George	done
Carpet cleaner one per group or service	Interior design/layout	St George	Not Viable
Wireless printing	IT	St George	Idea	IT upgrade
Improve the computers	IT	St George	Idea	IT upgrade
An extra kiosk	Library Services	St George	Idea	IT upgrade
Sell nearly new books - similar to charity shops	Library Services	St George	Not Viable
Convert into a multi functional youth centre	Changes to buildings	St George	Not Viable
Increase opening hours	Opening hours	St George	done
Open on a Sunday	Opening hours	St George	done	extended access now on Sunday pm
Extended access on a Sunday	Opening hours	St George	done
	Services other	St George	idea
The Library Service should publish a set of aims / service levels / objectives	Library Services	St George	In Progress	Library Service
Put up a notice board at the rear of the building facing the park f.a.o. walkers and passers by- more footfall	Changes to buildings	St George	In Progress	Friends group are going to make a bid for funding to deliver this
	Changes to buildings	St George	In Progress	Friends have date for planting
Redevelop the building to include library, co-working spaces, wi-fi printing,toilets and possible cafe	Changes to buildings	St George	Idea
More kids activity. Maybe for older children like comic book/graphic novel workshop?	Library Services	St George	In Progress	comic club already running
book group/s.	Library Services	St George	done
book talks	Library Services	St George	Idea
yoga (venue hire)	Community use and local groups	St George	Idea
coding clubs for young people/children run outside library times	Community use and local groups	St George	Idea
provide cleaning wipes so we can self-clean computer keyboards	Library services	St George	Idea	is already done by staff
	Library services	St George	Idea
publicise the Libraries West App and reservation service more	Communication	St George	done
Dedicated study/quiet area . Comfy chairs for reading area. Dedicated reading area.	Interior design/layout	St George	Not Viable
Skype for search(?)	IT	St George	Idea
clear signage asking people to take their phone calls and loud conversations outside	Interior design/layout	St George	Idea
spaces for loud childrens activities separated from quieter areas.	Interior design/layout	St George	Idea
Increase opening hours	Opening hours	St Pauls	Not Viable
Increase power points	Changes to buildings	St Pauls	Not Viable
Access to other council departments	Services other	St Pauls	Idea
Re-purpose learning centre to accommodate library facility	Changes to buildings	St Pauls	Not Viable
Better well known people for events	Cultural events	St Pauls	Idea
Acoustic music events in association with City Festivals	Cultural events	St Pauls	Idea
Story telling events	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	done	story time
	cafe and refreshments	St Pauls	Not Viable
WiFi for non library members	IT	St Pauls	Not Viable
Workzone community hub	Services other	St Pauls	Idea
Language training for customers	Services other	St Pauls	Not Viable
IT training for customers	IT	St Pauls	Idea	volunteers required
E tutorials	Library Services	St Pauls	Idea
Community Resource Books	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	Idea
Multi lingual language swap	Library Services	St Pauls	Idea
Local artists revamp inside and out	Interior design/layout	St Pauls	Idea
Community cook book	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	Idea
Visual arts library	Library Services	St Pauls	Idea
Singalongs	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	done	friends have organised singing events
Intergenerational cultural calendar	Cultural events	St Pauls	Idea
Community allotment project	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	Idea
Reading groups	Library Services	St Pauls	In Progress	shared reading
Freelunch once a month	Services other	St Pauls	Idea
Community lunches bring and share	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	Idea
Local history	Library Services	St Pauls	Idea
Kids films with an international flavour	Library Services	St Pauls	idea
Give more to disadvantaged communities	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	Idea
Seed swap library	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	Idea
Local distinctiveness	Library Services	St Pauls	Idea
Local mythology	Library Services	St Pauls	Idea
Active citizens workshops	Services other	St Pauls	Idea
Open 40 plus hours a week	Opening hours	St Pauls	Not Viable
A place to gain information about the community	Library Services	St Pauls	done
Better engagement with the community	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	done
Start a friends group	Friends groups	St Pauls	done	friends have been established for some months
Drama and performance	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	In Progress	event held by friends in learning centre
Homework club	Library Services	St Pauls	Idea
Council hub in library	Services other	St Pauls	Idea
Evening activities in St Pauls	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	done
Knitting	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	Idea
Community cultural events	Cultural events	St Pauls	done	Friends have organised a number of different events
Incredible edible	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	Idea
Over 50 activities	Services other	St Pauls	Idea
Poetry slam	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	Idea
Board games	Library Services	St Pauls	Idea
Food projects	services other	St Pauls	Idea
Education	Services other	St Pauls	Idea
Higher education access	Services other	St Pauls	idea
Reading groups	Library Services	St Pauls	Idea
Create a professional standard community cook book	Community use and local groups	St Pauls	Idea
Some of the PCs could be for all day use. Longer times on the internet.	IT	St Pauls	Idea
More stock that aligns with the activities and facilities at the Learning Centre	Library Services	St Pauls	Idea
More knitter natters	Community use and local groups	Stockwood	In Progress	Knit and Natter fortnightly on a Tues pm
Armchair yoga	Community use and local groups	Stockwood	Idea	Could run a taster session if enough interest
Vending machine	cafe and refreshments	Stockwood	Idea	machine not viable - Friends could run regular coffee morning
Practice equipment for borrowbox and ebooks	Library Services	Stockwood	Idea	available on the public computers
IT sessions	IT	Stockwood	In Progress	Pursuing with volunteer coordinator for IT trainer
Colour photo copier	IT	Stockwood	Idea	not viable
More involvement with sheltered accommodation	Services other	Stockwood	Idea	can put up signposting information in library
More relevant staff training	Library Services	Stockwood	Done	staff have ongoing regular training
Shelf dividers for childrens non fiction	Interior design/layout	Stockwood	In Progress	have been ordered
Promote computer access on weekdays	Communication	Stockwood	Done	posters signposting computer access are in library staff can assist
Promote ancestry support	Communication	Stockwood	In Progress	information on website more posters to be put in library
Promote the library as a facility room for community groups	Community use and local groups	Stockwood	In Progress
Promotion of and extended access	Opening hours	Stockwood	In progress	in discussion
Blood testing in the spare room	Services other	Stockwood	Not Viable	Not viable
Minibus pick up and drop off	Transport links	Stockwood	Idea	Find out who the local community transport providers are
Bake and tell	Community use and local groups	Stockwood	Idea	Coffee morning being considered
Elderly stretch off	Community use and local groups	Stockwood	Idea	considering running a taster session
IPad lessons	IT	Stockwood	In Progress	Pursuing with volunteer coordinator for IT trainer
Wireless handheld scanner	IT	Stockwood	Not Viable
More workshops for school holidays	Community use and local groups	Stockwood	Done	dependent on staff available and funding
Working more with southern links	Services other	Stockwood	Idea
Group linking young adults with elderly to support IT	IT	Stockwood	In Progress	Pursuing with volunteer coordinator for IT trainer
English language support	Services other	Stockwood	Done	Read Easy already operates at this library
Help with job applications	Services other	Stockwood	In Progress	ways to work newsletter in library
Improve IT hardware	IT	Stockwood	In Progress	General upgrade due
Alcohol gambling and drugs support	Services other	Stockwood	Idea	signposting information available
Medium sized meeting room	Interior design/layout	Stockwood	Idea	small room available
	cafe and refreshments	Stockwood	Idea	not viable
One stop advice shop	Services other	Stockwood	Idea
Make the library dementia friendly	Library Services	Stockwood	In Progress	staff are receiving Dementia Friend training
Put computer firewalls on the system	IT	Stockwood	In Progress	as part of IT upgrade
Make libraries more IT friendly	IT	Stockwood	In Progress	as part of IT upgrade
Phone and printer facilities	IT	Stockwood	In Progress	as part of IT upgrade
Charging facilities	IT	Stockwood	done	already available
Headphones	IT	Stockwood	done	hygiene issues - people must bring their own
Official drinks making facility	cafe and refreshments	Stockwood	not viable
Children friendly resources	Library Services	Stockwood	done	new carpets, new stock, new dividers and storage boxes
Visual history of stockwood	Library Services	Stockwood	In Progress	display of local history books
Expand extended access to Sunday	Opening hours	Stockwood	Done	Extended Access on Sundays
Run more events that are not book-focused	Library Services	Stockwood	In Progress	lego club and games board club
More sockets for laptops & phones	Changes to buildings	Stockwood	Not Viable
	Toilets	Stockwood	Not Viable
Encourage new residents (who sign up here) to come to NEWBIES monthly (see noticeboard)	Communication	Stockwood	done	currently available last Monday of the month 1-3pm and a noticeboard will be in the building
Scrap & pencils available during extended access	Library Services	Stockwood	In Progress	to be discussed with staff
Roof cover too hot in summer can't open windows	Changes to buildings	Stockwood	done	fans and ventilation in place
Extended computer hours (+2) now many are using own tablets and wifi	IT	Stockwood	done	library wifi available to library members
Emergency toilet requests to librarians	Toilets	Stockwood	done	currently children and those with a special need can use the library toilet on request
Access to toilets for people using the library	Toilets	Stockwood	Not Viable	currently children and those with a special need can use the library toilet on request
Form a friends Group	Friends groups	Stockwood	Done	Friends Group has formed
Board games club	Library Services	Stockwood	In Progress
Coffee Morning	Community use and local groups	Stockwood	In Progress
Chrome on computers, not windows	IT	Stockwood	Idea	BCC IT issue
Working more with southern links	Services other	Stockwood	In Progress
	Opening hours	Stockwood	Done	Extended Access on Sundays
Play reading	Library Services	Stockwood	In Progress
Creative writing class	Community use and local groups	Westbury	Idea
Homework club	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
Drinks machine/ cafe/ toilet	cafe and refreshments	Westbury	Idea
Tea and coffee available	cafe and refreshments	Westbury	In progress	The Friends Group are running regular coffee mornings
Better lighting	Interior design/layout	Westbury	Idea
	cafe and refreshments	Westbury	Idea
more reading volunteer challenge volunteers	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
Extended opening on public holidays (staff with volunteers or local welfare organisations)	Opening hours	Westbury	Idea
private space for meetings	Interior design/layout	Westbury	Idea
room hire	Community use and local groups	Westbury	Idea
space dividers to reduce noise of certain groups	Interior design/layout	Westbury	Idea
An answer phone that gives details of opening times etc	Communication	Westbury	In Progress
poetry evenings	Community use and local groups	Westbury	Idea
local art/ history displays	Cultural events	Westbury	Idea
board games etc	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
Better engagement with friends groups	Friends groups	Westbury	In Progress	Library supervisor and development officer are meeting with the group regularly
Benchmark how other libraries work nationwide	Library Services	Westbury	Done	As part of Library Service management planning
Extend the building or extend something like a gazebo into the car park	Changes to buildings	Westbury	Idea
Could the library be based in a different building?	Changes to buildings	Westbury	Idea
Attract sponsorship from local businesses	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
Have more old films to borrow	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
Better and more self serve kiosks	IT	Westbury	In Progress	These are being upgraded in 2020
enable contactless payment	IT	Westbury	in progress	This will be available in new kiosks
Longer extended access	Opening hours	Westbury	Idea
More integration with schools, universities and local business	Services other	Westbury	Idea
Police have a regular surgery in the library	Services other	Westbury	Idea
Have a public toilet near the library	Toilets	Westbury	Idea
more regular hours across the service	Opening hours	Westbury	Idea
Extend opening hours	Opening hours	Westbury	In progress	Extended Access on Sundays
Have study areas	Interior design/layout	Westbury	Idea
A more robust Library management system (or form a network with other libraries to ask for updates)	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
Provide space for local businesses	Interior design/layout	Westbury	Idea
Have library apprenticeships	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
Research and homework clubs	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
Wireless printing	IT	Westbury	Idea
PGCE students gaining experience to start a homework club	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
more scanners	IT	Westbury	Idea
provide volunteer help with IT and self service kiosks	Volunteering	Westbury	In Progress	IT volunteers in place
Basic computer courses	Library Services	Westbury	In Progress	IT volunteers in place
Training for volunteers doing things in the library	Volunteering	Westbury	In Progress	Already in place
Use TV screen to market what's going on	Communication	Westbury	Idea
More charging points	Changes to buildings	Westbury	Idea
Tablets for staff to manage library services	IT	Westbury	Idea
Periodicals/ magazines to borrow	Library Services	Westbury	In Progress	E-magazines already available to borrow
sell stationery	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
have more computer games to borrow	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
Local transport information	Transport links	Westbury	Idea
Marketing website that shows what's on per library with Twitter feed etc that staff can update easily	Communication	Westbury	In Progress	We are looking into this
Email reminders when books are due	Library Services	Westbury	Done	Already in place
Top managers understand the impact of decisions by coming to experience time in library	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
Better publicity of what goes on and is available through the library	Communication	Westbury	in progress	part of Comms strategy
Better and faster technology with ongoing updates and maintenance	IT	Westbury	in progress	Kiosks and PCs to be upgraded in 2020
Publicise libraries west	Communication	Westbury	Idea
Realistic expectations of what libraries can deliver	Library Services	Westbury	Idea
Notice boards in the entrance	Changes to buildings	Westbury	In Progress	discussing the feasibility given the shape of the entrance and Extended Access
Would like to see teenagers in the library	Community use and local groups	Westbury	Idea
Other activities that people could join	Services other	Westbury	Idea
Edible garden	Changes to buildings	Westbury	In Progress	Sustainable Westbury-on-Trym are starting work on this
Sell the building and build a new library in the park	Changes to buildings	Westbury	Idea
Extend the building using the land next to it	Changes to buildings	Westbury	Idea
Combine library with coffee shop and/or art space	Changes to buildings	Westbury	Idea
shows what's on per library with Twitter feed etc. that staff can update easily	Communication	Westbury	In Progress	We are looking into this
An answer phone that gives details of opening times etc	Communication	Westbury	In Progress	We are looking into this
Self-serve kiosks to take cards/paypal	IT	Westbury	In Progress	New kiosks will take card
	Community use and local groups	Westbury	In Progress	Already possible
Community Space to hire	Community use and local groups	Westbury	In Progress	Already possible
Blinds for the windows	Interior design/layout	Westbury	In Progress	Getting blinds for by the PCs
Craft session on Saturdays for children	Community use and local groups	Whitchurch	Idea	Friends group bid for craft group funding
Dividers for children to separate fiction from non-fiction	Interior design/layout	Whitchurch	In Progress
Community sessions e.g. stop smoking, languages, cinema day etc	Community use and local groups	Whitchurch	Idea	NHS has used building previously for groups
English language resources	Library Services	Whitchurch	Idea
IT sessions	IT	Whitchurch	In progress	requires volunteers
More PCs	IT	Whitchurch	Idea
Look at firewall for childrens network as currently it prevents them from researching topics	IT	Whitchurch	Done	firewall is to protect children
Tea morning / tea and chat to encourage social interaction	Community use and local groups	Whitchurch	In Progress
Morning opening for class visits	Library Services	Whitchurch	Idea	class visits can be arranged to happen outside opening hours if required
Homework club	Library Services	Whitchurch	Idea	study space currently available
Councillors surgeries and not just on weekends	Services other	Whitchurch	Idea	councillors can use library space for surgeries
NHS blood testing	Services other	Whitchurch	Idea	NHS has used building previously for groups
Hospital visits library books and maybe a reading slot on a regular basis	Services other	Whitchurch	Idea	previous NHS storytime was a Libraries Week one-off activity
One stop shops / community hub additional services	Services other	Whitchurch	Idea	community fair eg at Bishopston organised by Friends
IT support sessions e.g. how to use a copier	IT	Whitchurch	Idea	requires volunteers
Carpet	Interior design/layout	Whitchurch	Done	because the building is leased
More workshops for school holidays	Library Services	Whitchurch	In Progress	Friends group looking at extra activities
Better software on PCs	IT	Whitchurch	Idea	BCC IT issue
Improved IT support	IT	Whitchurch	Idea	could advertise for an volunteer IT helper
Have a conversation with ASDA on long term plans for the site	Changes to buildings	Whitchurch	Idea	building is leased
Pop up shops	Community use and local groups	Whitchurch	Idea	community fair eg at Bishopston organised by Friends
Apple pressing days	Community use and local groups	Whitchurch	Idea	community fair eg at Bishopston organised by Friends
Multiuse bookit - and move books outside	Interior design/layout	Whitchurch	Idea	outside display unit?
Provide a post office in the library	Services other	Whitchurch	Not Viable
Make more of the central green space	Changes to buildings	Whitchurch	Idea	in discussion
Use the space outside opening hours	Community use and local groups	Whitchurch	Idea	Building available to hire for meetings outside opening hours
short term flexible meeting space	Interior design/layout	Whitchurch	Idea	Building available to hire for meetings outside opening hours
Board games group in the library	Library Services	Whitchurch	Idea	in discussion
Crafts	Community use and local groups	Whitchurch	Idea	in discussion
Knit and natter	Community use and local groups	Whitchurch	in progress	Friends of Whitchurch craft group on wed pm weekly
Provide an accessible toilet	Toilets	Whitchurch	Not Viable
reading circle	Library Services	Whitchurch	Idea	Can provide help with setting up a reading group
Replace bus stop	Transport links	Whitchurch	Idea	?
signpost the library from ASDA	Communication	Whitchurch	Idea
Display showing what's on in local clubs	Communication	Whitchurch	Idea
Primary school should use the library more	Services other	Whitchurch	In Progress	existing school links
Police desk in the library	Services other	Whitchurch	Idea
Vending machine	cafe and refreshments	Whitchurch	Not Viable
Computer sessions	IT	Whitchurch	Idea	requires volunteers
Open until 6pm to coincide with GP surgery	Opening hours	Whitchurch	Idea
Coworking space and hot desking	Interior design/layout	Whitchurch	Done	people are welcome to work from the library as space allows
Local history and genealogy club	Community use and local groups	Whitchurch	Done	Friends have run a local/family history event
Drama group	Community use and local groups	Whitchurch	Idea
Social get togethers and coffee mornings	Community use and local groups	Whitchurch	In Progress
Calligraphy classes	Community use and local groups	Whitchurch	In Progress
A group combining an older people's social group a reminiscence group and a creative writing group	Services other	Wick Road	Done	Reminiscence group runs 1st Friday of the month at 2pm
Better IT support	IT	Wick Road	Idea
DVD stock behind the desk	Library Services	Wick Road	Idea
More charging points for laptops	IT	Wick Road	Idea
Wireless printing	IT	Wick Road	Idea
More self service machines	IT	Wick Road	Idea
Better internet speed	IT	Wick Road	Idea
Make better use of the space. It's a tiny building but could probably use different furniture	Interior design/layout	Wick Road	Idea	some new furniture has been bought
Longer opening hours	Opening hours	Wick Road	Not Viable
Move to a larger building	Changes to buildings	Wick Road	Not Viable
Public loo	Toilets	Wick Road	Not Viable
larger childrens area or enable more flexible space	Interior design/layout	Wick Road	Idea	some new furniture has been bought
Have an information and signposting folder at each library- signposts to local services	Library Services	Wick Road	Idea
Continuity of staff	Library Services	Wick Road	Idea	staff currently work across a group of 3 libraries
An extension into the garden	Changes to buildings	Wick Road	Not Viable
Lock on the gate to the garden	Changes to buildings	Wick Road	Idea
Organise community litter picking in garden and round the library	Community use and local groups	Wick Road	Idea
Use the garden space differently	Changes to buildings	Wick Road	Idea
Make more use of the reservation hub	Library Services	Wick Road	Idea	Promotion of LW app and website
Need a public meeting room	Interior design/layout	Wick Road	Done	Building available to hire for meetings outside opening hours
Outreach to the childrens centre	Services other	Wick Road	In Progress	ongoing
Outreach to the scouts group	Services other	Wick Road	In Progress	ongoing
Hub for communication	Services other	Wick Road	Idea
11+ youth activities	Library Services	Wick Road	Done	Young Writers Group last Saturday of the month
Council service information point - how to do certain things	Services other	Wick Road	Idea
Wick road library information centre	Library Services	Wick Road	Idea
Library officers trained to provide advice	Library Services	Wick Road	Idea
External community notice board	Changes to buildings	Wick Road	Idea	in discussion
Genealogy club	Library Services	Wick Road	Idea
Link with local schools	Services other	Wick Road	Done	ongoing
Outreach for drop off and pick up (from school?)	Services other	Wick Road	Idea
Community hub especially as new developments are planned	Library Services	Wick Road	Idea
Pilates if place was restructured	Community use and local groups	Wick Road	Done
	Services other	Wick Road	Done	Reminiscence group runs 1st Friday of the month at 2pm
History of local area	Library Services	Wick Road	Idea
Use of space outside opening hours	Community use and local groups	Wick Road	Done
Extend the opening hours so that the building is accessible.	Opening hours	Wick Road	Idea
Provide creative workshop space	Interior design/layout	Wick Road	Done
Specific time for autistic and special needs	Library Services	Wick Road	In Progress	Reader Engagement Team will follow up
Coffee morning, knit and natter group.	Community use and local groups	Wick Road	Done	Knitting group alt Tuesdays, Crafty Ladies weekly Tuesdays
Promote libraries west	Communication	Wick Road	Idea	Promotion of LW app and website
Provide toilets	Toilets	Wick Road	Not Viable
Provide a bike rack	Library Services	Wick Road	Idea
Follow the Wick Road example	Other	Wick Road	Idea
Continue with the good meetings, groups, internet services etc	Community use and local groups	Wick Road	Done