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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 - 17:00 |
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Tuesday |
10:00 - 17:00 |
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Wednesday |
Closed |
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Thursday |
10:00 - 18:00 |
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Friday |
10:00 - 17:00 |
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Saturday |
10:00 - 13:00 13.00 - 15.00 * |
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
You can view an access guide for Knowle Library at DisabledGo.
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.
Events at the Library
For a list of all the events, activities and meetings taking place at the Library please visit the events in libraries page.
Library Services
- Computer facilities (Internet, email and word processing) Free to library members for the first hour, 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
- Energy Monitors - these can be borrowed free from the library for up to two weeks and show the amount of energy you are using in your home.
- Computer Taster Sessions we are offering a six week course on a one to one basis with a tutor. A charge applies. Please contact staff for further details.