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Knowle Library
Library details
The library is located within Chester House, a 16th Century Elizabethan town house, parts of which date back to 1400, Enhanced by a knot Garden created by Solihull council in 1989 Which has regularly been judged as part of Solihull's 'Britain in Bloom'. The library aims to offer a wide range of books and resources, including a dedicated children's area with craft and story time sessions running throughout the year. Regular events also take place and the library is also host to Knowle Society Local History Centre.
Opening Hours
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Monday |
10:00 - 19:00 |
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Tuesday |
10:00 - 17:00 |
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Wednesday |
Closed |
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Thursday |
10:00 - 19:00 |
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Friday |
10:00 - 17:00 |
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Saturday |
10:00 - 17:00 |
Map to Knowle library
Contact details
Knowle Library
Chester House
1667-1669 High Street
Knowle, Solihull, B93 0LL
Telephone: 01564 775840
Fax: 01564 770953
Email: libraryarts@solihull.gov.uk
Travelling to Knowle Library
From Solihull follow the signs to Knowle on the A41 Warwick Road going straight on at the island along Knowle High Street. The library is situated on the left-hand side.
Bus routes: S2, S3, S802
Parking: Free at the back of the library.
Accessibility
Partial access for wheelchair users (due to nature of building), disabled Parking facility, adapted toilet, hearing loop, large print, taped books.
For more information about accessibility please read our Library Facilities Disability Guide page.
Library Services
- Free Computer facilities (Internet, email and word processing) bookable by the hour.
- Knowle society information point
- Table top Hire
- Exhibition area for hire
- Family Matters collection
- Photocopying and fax
- Newspapers and periodicals
- Souvenirs for sale
Regular Meetings and Events
- Councillor Surgeries - first Saturday of the month 10.30am-12pm
- Jellybeans 10.45am-11.30am next date 2nd July
- Chatterbooks 4pm-5pm next date Thursday 2nd July
- Readers Circle 2pm-3pm ask staff for next date
- Saturday Storytime 2.30pm-3pm ask staff for next date
- Alphabet Club 2pm-2.30pm next date 29th June
- Games Workshops 2pm-3.30pm- for children 10+ yrs ask staff for next date
- Come and participate in Warhammer board games and figure decoration.
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KNOWLE PARK PARTY - FANTASTIC FILMS!
Saturday 11th July, 7pm in Knowle Park (door open 6pm)
The ever popular tribute night returns with, in the first half, High School Musical tribute band and in the second half Blues Brothers tribute. Tickets on sale at the library £7 (£3) Age: any
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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE LAUNCHES - 11th July - ask staff for details.