Keeping the library as a thriving centre for the whole community
Friends of Clifton Centre and Library
The Friends of Clifton Centre and Library (FoCCaL) exist to promote the library as a place where local people can come together to meet new people, and learn.
We are a voluntary group of local residents, and we welcome anyone who would like to get involved. We host a variety of events and support other groups who run not for profit events or courses for the community. If you would like to help or have any suggestions, please get in touch.
Bristol Libraries
Bristol Libraries
14th November to 16th November 2025
Clifton Village LitFest 2025
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Featured events and activities:
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Twisters
Wed 30 Apr 2.00pm
Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system.
On The Waterfront
Wed 14 May 2.00pm
An ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses.
Secrets and Lies
Wed 28 May 2.00pm
Following the death of her adoptive parents, a successful young black optometrist establishes contact with her biological mother.
Half and Half with Melanie Branton and Bob Walton
Thu 29 May 7.00am
An evening of poetry with popular Bristol poets Melanie Branton and Bob Walton.
The Dead Don't Hurt
Fri 30 May 7.00pm
When the man she loves, Holger Olsen, goes off to fight in the Civil War, Vivienne Le Coudy must fend for herself in a place controlled by a corrupt mayor and his unscrupulous business partner.
Book Club
Our next Book Club will be held on Tuesday 29th April at 10.30am. We are sorry but we cannot take new members at the moment. Our April book is 'My Friends' by Hisham Matar.
Clifton Crafters
We all craft ideas we have started and now they are lurking in a draw unloved - dig them out and come and share a morning of knitting, crochet, tapestry, cross stich, rag rugs or whatever you would love to resurrect or mend!
Table Tennis
All levels welcome. Every Monday and Wednesday
Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi
March sessions will be 4th, 18th and 25th (please note there will not be a session on 11th March)
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