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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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: 40C which stop close by.
Parking: Free next to 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

Regular Meetings and Events

• Alphabet Club  29th September F is for Fox
• Jellybeans session 10.45-11.15 9th October
• Chatterbooks junior reading group ages 9-10 - 9th October
• National Bookstart Day - 10th October
• Readers circle - 2 p.m - 10th October
• Christmas card shop opens - 16th October 
• Saturday Storytime age 4-7 years- 2.30-3 pm - 18th October
• Guitar for beginners - 25th October and 1st November- A family learning event 1.30- 3.30. booking essential
• Popular Pottery with the flying potter - 31st October a family learning event. Booking essential.