Castle Bromwich Library

Library details

Castle Bromwich Library is a spacious building with ramped access, having a traditional interior with plenty of areas to sit and relax. There is a wide range of books and other resources including a well laid-out children's library. There are a number of free access computers and a photocopying and fax service. Regular events include Storytime for under 5's (we have baby changing facilities) and a monthly adult group featuring a wide range of speakers and topics.

Opening Hours

Contact details

Castle Bromwich Library
Hurst Lane North
Castle Bromwich, Solihull B36 0EY

Telephone: 0121 747 3708

Fax: 0121 748 5919

Email: libraryarts@solihull.gov.uk

Travelling to Castle Bromwich Library

On Chester Road (B4119) turn right into Hurst Lane North (coming from Kingshurst direction) at traffic light junction with Morrision's Supermarket on corner. The library is on the right between the Clinic and Castle Bromwich Infants School.

Bus Routes: 54 and 966 get off on Chester Road at the end of Hurst Lane North by Morrisions Supermarket.

Buses 71 and 94 get off on Green Lane by Castle Bromwich Infants School.

Parking: next to the library.

Accessibility

Access for wheelchair users and disabled parking, hearing loop, large print, low vision resources, taped books.

For more information about accessibility please read our Library Facilities Disability Guide page.

Services

• Free Computer facilities (Internet, email and word processing) bookable by the hour.
• Careers Information
• Community information
• Newspapers and periodicals
• Children's story cassettes
• Children's DVD's for hire
• Local Information board
• Photocopying and fax.
• Family Matters Books and information on bringing up children

Regular Meetings and Events

• Castle Bromwich Library Group 4th Friday in the month at 10am
• Storytime for Pre-School Children Friday 2.15pm - 2.45pm
• Homework Club every Thursday (term time) 3.45pm- 5.15pm
• Local Councillors Advice Surgeries - held on the first Saturday in the month 10.00am -12.00
• Family Learning Boxes for loan - which include books, toys, activity sheets, story tapes and more. 
• ‘All Change’ a talk by Bob Brueton - Friday 28 November 10.30am 
  based on his book of memories growing up locally in the 1950’s as a railway enthusiast
• Christmas Miscellany of readings and poems - Friday 19 December 10.30am
   with contributions welcome from the audience followed by a finger buffet £1.50 (pre-booked only, to book food call 0121 747 3708)
• FESTIVE STORYTIME for under 5’s - Christmas at the library for children starts with Festive Storytime on Friday 19 December at 2.15pm and one for 5-7 year olds on Saturday 20 December at 10.30am with stories, poems, craft and refreshments (phone and book your place on  0121 747 3708)
  

If you haven't been to a library for a while, come and find out what services we offer and chat to the staff over coffee and cake. We have been lucky to receive funding to redesign our garden at the back of the library. You may be able to sit outside and admire the transformation!