There is a service to housebound people and to residents of eldery peoples homes. There is a collection of books in Euorpean languages and books in seven Asian languages. The reference library has a book stock of about 100,000 items on a wide variety of subjects. There is an extensive local collection with books, scrap books, manuscripts, street directories, pamphlets, maps and newspapers on all aspects of Bath and its history. There is a Quick Reference section of current directories, including a full set of UK telephone books and Yellow Pages.
Local information includes events, What's on, and clubs and society addresses.
For family history researchers the library has the IGI, St. Catherine's House index to births, deaths and marriages up to 1900, and local census data. Current newspapers and periodicals are held with back issues available. There is also a TAP database of local training and education opportunities. The library houses a Council Information Point with a free telephone and fax to contact council departments. There are two black and white photocopiers for public use.