Library Events

Solihull Libraries are a hive of activity throughout the year. There are regular events such as Storytimes and Rhyme Time sessions for younger children as well as poetry and author events for adults.

Check below to find out what is happening at your local library or download the Summer Activities booklet from the attachments to the right of the screen.

You can book places for the activities in libraries two weeks in advance, please contact the individual library. Children under 8 must be
accompanied by an adult.

Balsall Common

See Balsall Common library page

• Coffee Morning - Thursday 2nd September 10.30am - 12 noon. Includes a special presentation by Sue Newman about the Age   Concern "Linking People" project.  Everyone welcome to join us.
• Readers Circle - Friday 3rd September 9.45am - 11.15am Everyone welcome.  The group will be discussing their own summer reading choices, and "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel will be handed out for discussion in October.
• Bounce and Rhyme  - Thursday 9th September 2.15pm - 2.45pm.  A friendly monthly get-together for the under 5's with songs and rhymes.
• Storytime - every Monday 2.15pm - 2.45pm.  Stories for the under 5's all welcome.  Dates in September are 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th.
• Space Hop - this year's Summer Reading Challenge finishes on Saturday 11th Spetember.
• Money Counts - Are you and your household getting all the financial assistance you are entitled to? 21st September, 26th October & 23rd November between 10.00am and 12 noon  In the Solihull Borough alone it is estimated that around 2000 households are under claiming housing benefit and nearly 6000 households underclaining Council Tax Benefit.  Are you maximising your household income by claiming all relevant benefits, having a sound household budget and being aware of savings you could make?  If you feel you could benefit from further support & advice a Maximising Income Officer will be available to talk to on the dates listed above.  For further information please email antipoverty@solihull.gov.uk. or click on www.solihull.gov.uk/moneycounts
• MYGUIDE - Friday 24th September.  Drop in between 9.45am and 11.30am and library staff will show you how to get on-line with a wide range of courses and an easy-to-use email system.
  

Castle Bromwich

See Castle Bromwich library page 

• Castle Bromwich Library Group 4th Friday in the month at 10am
• Storytime for Pre-School Children Friday 2.15pm - 2.45pm
• Local Councillors Advice Surgeries - held on the first Saturday in the month 10.00am -12.00
• Family Learning Boxes for loan - which include books, toys, activity sheets, story tapes and more.
• Learn Direct Courses - Mondays by prior arrangement - ask staff for booking details 
• Money Counts - Are you and your household getting all the financial assistance you are entitled to? 16th September, 7th October & 4th November between 2.00pm and 4.00pm  In the Solihull Borough alone it is estimated that around 2000 households are under claiming housing benefit and nearly 6000 households underclaining Council Tax Benefit.  Are you maximising your household income by claiming all relevant benefits, having a sound household budget and being aware of savings you could make?  If you feel you could benefit from further support & advice a Maximising Income Officer will be available to talk to on the dates listed above.  For further information please email antipoverty@solihull.gov.uk. or click on www.solihull.gov.uk/moneycounts
  

Chelmsley Wood

See Chelmsley Wood library page

Dickens Heath

See Dickens Heath library page

• Storytimes for under 5's - Tuesdays 2pm - 2.30pm and every Saturday 11am - 11.30am. 
• Rhymetimes - Mondays 2.30pm - 3.00pm  
• MP Surgeries with Caroline Spellman MP - call library for next date.
• Children's Activities - ring library for details Please note: Admission to all activities is strictly by ticket only. Tickets for each activity are only available TWO weeks prior to each event.  For more information on any of the above please contact Dickens Heath Library on 0121 744 6078.
• Money Counts - Are you and your household getting all the financial assistance you are entitled to? 21st September between 2.00pn - 4.00pm, 12th October, 16th November between 10.00am and 12 noon.  In the Solihull Borough alone it is estimated that around 2000 households are under claiming housing benefit and nearly 6000 households underclaining Council Tax Benefit.  Are you maximising your household income by claiming all relevant benefits, having a sound household budget and being aware of savings you could make?  If you feel you could benefit from further support & advice a Maximising Income Officer will be available to talk to on the dates listed above.  For further information please email antipoverty@solihull.gov.uk. or click on www.solihull.gov.uk/moneycounts
  

Hampton in Arden

See Hampton in Arden library page

• Storytimes for under 5s - term times Fortnightly sessions, Tuesdays 1.45pm - 2.15pm. Please ring for details. Tel: 01675 442629
• Hampton in Arden Library Readers' Circle -  For future dates contact Karen Wilson at the library for further details. 
• Beginner's Computer Drop-in Sessions Tuesdays between 10am and 12noon.  please ring 01675 442629 to book your place.

Hobs Moat

See Hobs Moat library page 

• Local Councillors Surgeries - last Saturday of every month 
• Homework Club - every Thursday during term time 3.45-5.45 with designated staff to support children 
• Under Fives story session - Every Thursday morning during term time 10.00-10.45 join the 'Little Hobbits' and listen to stories  and enjoy colouring with your pre school child 
• Toy Library - alternate Tuesday 10:00am - 12:30pm
• Police surgeries - please contact Library for details
• Money Counts - Are you and your household getting all the financial assistance you are entitled to? 28th September, 14th October, 28th October, 9th November, 25th November & 7th December between 10.00am and 12 noon.  In the Solihull Borough alone it is estimated that around 2000 households are under claiming housing benefit and nearly 6000 households underclaining Council Tax Benefit.  Are you maximising your household income by claiming all relevant benefits, having a sound household budget and being aware of savings you could make?  If you feel you could benefit from further support & advice a Maximising Income Officer will be available to talk to on the dates listed above.  For further information please email antipoverty@solihull.gov.uk. or click on www.solihull.gov.uk/moneycounts
  

Kingshurst

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• Adult Readers Circle - meet last Tuesday of every month 2pm-3pm (Contact Catherine Baskett at the library) 
• Coffee Morning - every Friday 10.00am - 12.00am. 
• Local Councillors Advice Surgeries - held Saturdays once a fortnight 11.00am - 12.00. Please phone for dates 
• Children's Story Time - every Thursday morning 10.00am - 10.30am

Knowle

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• Councillor Surgeries - first Saturday of the month 10.30am-12pm  - Please contact staff to book an appointment
• Jellybeans - 10.45am-11.30am ask staff for next date 
• Chatterbooks - 4pm-5pm ask staff for next date 
• Readers Circle - 2pm-3pm  ask staff for next date 
• Alphabet Club  - 2pm-2.30pm ask staff for next date 
• Energy Monitors are now available for loan - please contact the library for information
• Heritage Day Saturday 11th September - Knowle Society are holding a Scrapbook display in the gallery during library opening hours.
• Space Hop Summer Reading Challenge ends on Saturday 11th September
• Sally Tonge Storyteller Children's Session 28th September - for uinder 5's.  Please contact staff to book your place.

Marston Green

See Marston Green library page

• Story Session for Mother and toddlers - every Monday at 2.30pm
• Money Counts - Are you and your household getting all the financial assistance you are entitled to? 16th September, 7th October & 4th November between 10.00am and 12 noon.  In the Solihull Borough alone it is estimated that around 2000 households are under claiming housing benefit and nearly 6000 households underclaining Council Tax Benefit.  Are you maximising your household income by claiming all relevant benefits, having a sound household budget and being aware of savings you could make?  If you feel you could benefit from further support & advice a Maximising Income Officer will be available to talk to on the dates listed above.  For further information please email antipoverty@solihull.gov.uk. or click on www.solihull.gov.uk/moneycounts
  
  

Meriden

See Meriden library page

• Storytimes - Mondays 2.45pm-3.15pm (term time only)
• Coffee Mornings - last Thursday of each month
• Neighbourhood Coordinator & Police Surgeries - community police and neighbourhood coordinator, Susan East, give advice

Olton

See Olton library page

• Local Councillors hold monthly surgeries
• Poetry group - please ask staff for date of next meeting  
• Readers circle - Monthly Fridays 3pm - 4pm for adults (ask staff for next date)
• Storytime for under 5's Fridays (term time only) 2:30pm - 3:00pm
• Old Bones (Family History group) - every other Saturday between 10 - 12 noon.  Booking recommended.
• Money Counts - Are you and your household getting all the financial assistance you are entitled to? 28th September, 12th October, 26th October, 9th November & 30th November between 2.00pm and 4.00pm.  In the Solihull Borough alone it is estimated that around 2000 households are under claiming housing benefit and nearly 6000 households underclaining Council Tax Benefit.  Are you maximising your household income by claiming all relevant benefits, having a sound household budget and being aware of savings you could make?  If you feel you could benefit from further support & advice a Maximising Income Officer will be available to talk to on the dates listed above.  For further information please email antipoverty@solihull.gov.uk. or click on www.solihull.gov.uk/moneycounts
  

Shirley

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•   Baby Rhyme Time -Tuesdays during term time at 10.30 am and 2.00pm
• Story Time - From Friday 3rd September Storytime for children under 5 years will be held monthly on the first Friday of the month   from 2.00pm - 2.45pm   
• Poetry Group - meets 1st Thursday of the month from 10.30am - 12 noon 
• Readers Circle will meet on Monday 13th September at 2.00pm when they will be discussing Daphne Du Maurier.  (2nd Monday of   the month at 2.00pm)  Please ask staff for details

Solihull Central

See Solihull Central library page

• Readers' Circle - last Thursday every other month 10.30am - 12pm (contact Pauline Goodwin).
• Listeners' Circle - Wednesday every other month 10.30am - 11.30am (contact Doreen Lane)
• Central Library User Group - Did you know there was a User Group at Central Library?
  It is a friendly informal group that meets about three times per year. The group is keen to welcome younger members particularly those under 35. We discuss current issues such as the provision of library services for ethnic minorities and how best to raise public awareness of services available. Members can volunteer to help with events held in the library. These include stock sales and the annual children's Summer Reading Challenge. For details of our next meeting please contact - Anna Beck, Customer Care & Quality Librarian Tel: 0121 704 6969.
• Homework Club: Tuesdays, term time only 3.45 - 5.30pm.
• Story Times: - Mondays 2.00 - 2.30p.m. (term-time only) and Saturdays 11.00 - 11.30a.m from September 4th 2010 (during the school year)
• Jellybeanz :- Wednesday termly themed story and craft session for pre school children To book your free place please contact Children's Library 0121 704 6968