Our two Local Studies Libraries in the district are located at Bradford and Keighey.  They house a unique and comprehensive collection which covers the history and development of the area now covered by Bradford Council.

Our Local Studies Libraries aims to provide a safe repository for the collection of sources for the study of local and family history and to make this collection accessible to all users by offering advice on its use.

Website

https://www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries/local-and-family-history/local-and-family-history/

Opening Times

Opening Hours for 2026 – Bradford & Keighley Local Studies Libraries

Monday              9 am – 1 pm           (lunch closed 1-2 pm)         2 pm – 5 pm

Tuesday              9 am – 1 pm           (lunch closed 1-2 pm)         2 pm – 5 pm

Wednesday         9 am – 1 pm           (lunch closed 1-2 pm)         2 pm – 7 pm

Thursday            9 am – 1 pm            (lunch closed 1-2 pm)         2 pm – 5 pm

Friday                 Closed

Saturday            Open Alternate Saturdays        (see list below for dates & times)

Sunday               Closed

Lunchtime        Closed                            lunch closed 1–2 pm

Bradford Local Studies Alternate Saturdays for 2026 – Opening Hours 

Saturday            9 am – 1 pm                (lunch closed 1-2 pm)         2 pm – 4 pm

January                   Saturday            3^rd & 17^th & 31^st

February                 Saturday            14^th & 28^th

March                     Saturday            14^th & 28^th

April                        Saturday            11^th & 25^th

May                         Saturday            9^th & 23^rd

June                         Saturday            6^th & 20^th

July                          Saturday             4^th & 18^th

August                     Saturday            1^st & 15^th & 29^th

September               Saturday            12^th & 26^th

October                   Saturday            10^th & 24^th

November               Saturday              7^th & 21^st

December               Saturday              5^th & 19^th

Keighley Local Studies Alternate Saturdays for 2026 – Opening Hours

Saturday                         9 am – 1 pm                   (lunch closed 1-2 pm)               2 pm – 4 pm

January                     Saturday           10^th & 24^th

February                   Saturday            7^th & 21^st

March                       Saturday            7^th & 21^st

April                          Saturday             4^th & 18^th

May                           Saturday            2^nd & 16^th & 30^th

June                           Saturday           13^th & 27^th

July                            Saturday           11^th & 25^th

August                       Saturday           8^th & 22^nd

September                 Saturday            5^th & 19^th

October                     Saturday            3^rd & 17^th & 31st

November                 Saturday           14^th & 28^th

December                  Saturday           12^th