Sound & Vision
There is something for all tastes in the Central Libraries collection of music, CDs and films. We offer a large range of new titles, modern classics, TV series, world cinema and special interest titles on DVD to loan.
Solihull Libraries offer an extensive range of films, music and audiobooks for hire.
DVDs
Nothing to watch on TV?
Why not hire a new release or an old favourite from our large DVD collection?
We have box sets including classic comedies to costume dramas, not to mention all the latest TV series.
Borrow from our array of DVDs and enjoy a night in!
Check out new and forthcoming DVD titles available in libraries.
We stock:
- Blockbusters Classic Films
- World Cinema Bollywood
- Documentaries Plays
- Opera Music
- Special Interest
DVDs can be hired for a week and cost £2.00 including single, double or multiple disc sets
Collections are available at Solihull Central Library as well as Balsall Common, Dickens Heath, Hobs Moat and Shirley libraries
CDs
Discover a new band or artist or revisit that classic album. Whatever your musical taste, Solihull Libraries will have something for you
- Rock & Pop Jazz & Blues
- Country Easy Listening
- Stage & Screen Classical
- Folk & Roots World Music
CDs can be hired for a week and cost 50p including single, double or multiple disc sets.
We also have a range of music scores available at the Central Library.
Collections are available et Solihull Central Library, Chelmsley Wood, Balsall Common and Kingshurst libraries.
Check out new and forthcoming CD titles available in libraries.
Audiobooks
- Too busy for books?
- Don't enjoy reading?
- Or maybe you find the print too small?
Whether out and out on the move, or relaxing around the home, there is always time for a good book.
Solihull Libraries have a wide variety of titles, fiction and non-fiction available on both Cassette and CD.
Audiobooks cost £2.00 for two weeks or £1.00 concessions. If you are registered visually impaired then they are free.
Listeners' Circle
Wednesday every other month 10.30am - 11.30am (contact Doreen Lane) 0121 704 6977
The group meets on a regular basis to choose, review and share their thoughts on audiobooks. At every session staff offer a selection of new titles and a list of the recently added stock. The group exchange recommendations and comments about anything they have listened to recently.