Library of Birmingham Reader Services

Library of Birmingham Reader Services Based in the Library of Birmingham we hold an extensive collection of books, journals and information

Read Easy UK runs a volunteer-led coaching programme for adults. Visit our display on the upper terrace to browse inform...
28/08/2026

Read Easy UK runs a volunteer-led coaching programme for adults. Visit our display on the upper terrace to browse information leaflets and book selections.

If you need a quiet space to focus, we have study spaces and free Wi-Fi available on the second floor.
26/08/2026

If you need a quiet space to focus, we have study spaces and free
Wi-Fi available on the second floor.

Check out our expanding Manga collection on the Upper Terrace. Browse and borrow with your library card to read this sum...
14/08/2026

Check out our expanding Manga collection on the Upper Terrace. Browse and borrow with your library card to read this summer.

Staying cool is important during the heatwave. We have air-conditioned spaces to help you escape the high temperatures.
05/08/2026

Staying cool is important during the heatwave. We have air-conditioned spaces to help you escape the high temperatures.

July 2026 reading campaign: Nash Falls by David Baldacci. Install and use your library membership to download your fr...
18/07/2026

July 2026 reading campaign: Nash Falls by David Baldacci. Install and use your library membership to download your free e-book or audio book.

Summer is the ideal time to discover new authors. With new titles arriving regularly, the latest collection of contempor...
15/07/2026

Summer is the ideal time to discover new authors. With new titles arriving regularly, the latest collection of contemporary fiction is now available to borrow.

July is South Asian Heritage Month. Discover the landscapes and history of the region through our history and geography ...
13/07/2026

July is South Asian Heritage Month. Discover the landscapes and history of the region through our history and geography collection. Visit the library to find your next great read!

July is Plastic-Free Month. The library now provides designated bins to help you sort your waste correctly. From plastic...
08/07/2026

July is Plastic-Free Month. The library now provides designated bins to help you sort your waste correctly. From plastics and bottles to food waste and rubbish—each item has its designated place.

Ahead of the USA's 250th anniversary, we're listening to BBC Sounds' 'Mr Jefferson’s Library' podcasts, https://www.bbc...
03/07/2026

Ahead of the USA's 250th anniversary, we're listening to BBC Sounds' 'Mr Jefferson’s Library' podcasts, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/m002ybb7

While The National Archives celebrates a rare Declaration find, we are sharing works from another founding father, Thomas Paine drawn from our Legacy Collections:

The next in-person Book Chat is scheduled for Saturday, July 04. We will be meeting from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the ...
01/07/2026

The next in-person Book Chat is scheduled for Saturday, July 04. We will be meeting from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the library.

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Broad Street
Birmingham
B12ND

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm

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+441212424242

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