Chelmsley Wood Library

Library details

Chelmsley Wood library staff aim to provide a friendly, helpful and relaxed environment for customers. We offer a wide range of books and information for everyone. The library has wheelchair access into the building with automatic doors. There is free parking at the nearby Multi-storey car park. Visit our Theatre to see a range of professional children's shows, fun for all the family.

Opening Hours

Contact details

Chelmsley Wood Library
Stephenson Drive, Chelmsley Wood
Solihull, B37 5TA

Telephone: 0121 788 4380

Fax: 0121 788 4381

Email: libraryarts@solihull.gov.uk

Travelling to Chelmsley Wood Library

The library is situated on Stephenson Drive opposite Chelmsley wood Police station and only a short walk from the main Shopping Centre. Local train station is Marston Green .
Bus Routes: 14A, 55, 71, 590, 59A, 72, 94, 97A & 966
Parking: Free parking close to the library.

Accessibility

Access for wheelchair users, disabled toilet, Deafness Resource Centre, hearing loop, large print, low vision resources, taped books, video phone.

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.

• Music CDs, Children's DVDs, talking books and language tapes

• Childrens Library - extensive space dedicated to children and young people.

• Story bags - a range of materials for childminders

• Family matters - a collection of books aimed at parents, carers and students on bringing up children

• Learndirect learning centre

• Photocopying and fax facilities

• Sight loss and Deafness Resource Centre - here to give free advice and information.

• Plans - we hold most plans for the regeneration of the North

• Careers - Information and Prospectus for all local colleges and organisations.

• Newspapers and periodicals

• Local and Family History -a wide range of material to help you with your search

• Room Available to Hire

• Official DSA theory test CD Rom now available for use in library

• Books prescription. Your Doctor can now prescribe a range of books specially for you. Exchange your Prescription at any participating Library in Solihull.

• Refreshment machine

• Ready, Steady, Read - New collection now available within the children's library. A collection of fun books to help your child develop early reading skills, improve their reading skills and enjoy reading.

• Room Hire for community and commercial use Tea and coffee now available for room bookings

Regular Meetings and Events

• Storytimes - Themed story and craft sessions Fridays 10.30 - 11.30am, Age 2-4 years
  Sight loss and Deafness Resource Centre -Assessments held last Friday of the month by BID.
• Local MP -Caroline Spelman meets here by appointment every month.
• Homework Club - aimed at Children aged 8- 12. Here every Thursday 4.00-6.00 pm term time only
• Theatre shows - range of shows throughout the year in our theatre ask staff for details
• Book Crawl - to encourage Parents and carers to visit the library on a regular basis with their young children.