Libraries

Thought libraries were just about books? From DVDs, CDs and audio books for hire to free internet access (first hour free) and events for all ages, Solihull libraries have something to offer everyone.

Check out our web pages (listed on the left) to find your local library and what you can look forward to on your next visit.

Join us on Facebook

Solihull Libraries are now on Facebook. Become a fan of our page and keep up to date with all the latest news, events and information from your library service.

 

Real Time Energy Monitors

You can now borrow free real time energy display units from any library in Solihull Borough.

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Meeting Rooms for Hire

Solihull Central Library now has meeting rooms including a learning suite with state of the art ICT equipment available for hire for meetings, training, demonstrations and other events. For hire charges and more information, please call 0121 704 6977 or 6944. email: meetingrooms@solihull.gov.uk

Book Doctor

Just finished a good book and stuck on what to read next? Or maybe you haven't picked up a book in a while and wantto get the reading bug back. Why not ask Solihull's very own Book Doctor for help?

Summer Activities for Children

There are a range of activities for children in Solihull Libraries this summer, from storytimes to puppets, craft activities to glass painting. For full information, please download the Summer Activities booklet from the attachments at the right of the screen. Activities can be booked two weeks in advance, please contact the individual library. Children under 8 must be accompanied.

Space Hop - Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge is the largest UK reading promotion for young people aged 4-11 years. Find out how you can get involved.

• 24-hour Virtual Library
  

  Online services and information resources you can use 24/7 from any computer with Internet access.

• Books, Sound and Vision
  Do you enjoy reading? Need some help choosing your next good read? Want to know what others have thought about recent new books? Then these pages are for you!
• Children, Young People and Family Learning
  Information on KidsZone, Services to Schools, Learning Services and Family Learning.
• Events in Libraries
  Solihull libraries are a hive of activity throughout the year. There are regular events such as Storytimes and Rhyme Time sessions for younger children as well as poetry and author events for adults.
• General Information
  Information about Libraries, Computer Policy, Joining and Membership, Access and Disability Guide.
• Information and Reference Services
  

  Information resources and services available through libraries in Solihull.

• Search & Renew Library Books Online
  Information on how to search the library catalogue, renew library books and check availability.
• Your Local Library
  Information about Solihull Central Library, Branch Libraries, Mobile Library and Home Library Service, events and facilities.