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Knowle Library

Library details


Front of Knowle Library

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

Monday

10:00 - 19:00

Tuesday

10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

10:00 - 19:00

Friday

10:00 - 17:00

Saturday

10:00 - 17:00

Knowle Library map

Map to Knowle library

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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

  • Free Computer facilities (Internet, email and word processing) bookable by the hour.
  • DVD collection    GREAT OFFER 2-for-1 on all DVD loans until 31st Dec 2008
  • Knowle society information point
  • Table top Hire
  • Exhibition area for hire
  • Family Matters collection
  • Photocopying and fax
  • Newspapers and periodicals
  • Souvenirs and garden refuse sacks for sale

Regular Meetings and Events

  • Jellybeans session 10.45-11.30am - ask staff for dates
  • Chatterbooks Junior Reading Group ages 9-10 - 6th November
  • Alphabet Club  10th November I is for igloo, 2-2.30pm
  • Readers circle 14th November, 2pm
  • Saturday Storytime age 4-7 years - 15th November, 2.30 - 3pm
  • Games Work Shop - Warhammer age 9+ years - 22nd November, 2 - 3.30pm
  • Charity Christmas Card Shop will be open until Saturday 20th December

 

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Further Information

Contact

Tel: 01564 775840 Email: connectcc@solihull.gov.uk Chester House, High Street Knowle, B93 0LL
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Solihull Connect, Library Square, Solihull West Midlands B91 3RG UK
0121 704 6000
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