Library of Birmingham Reader Services

05/06/2026

The Crime Writers' Association (CWA) hosts National Crime Reading Month every June in partnership with The Reading Agency. We have set up a display on the Upper Terrace, Foyer, featuring a curated selection of books available to borrow.

05/06/2026

June marks Pride Month, and we have a new display featuring books available for borrowing.

22/05/2026

Before self-checkout kiosks and apps, we had due-date stamps. Who misses the old library date cards?

20/05/2026

This week, we are spreading awareness of Dementia Action Week. We have set up a display on the Upper Terrace, Foyer, featuring a curated selection of resources focused on mental health and wellbeing.

11/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 11 – 17 May. We have set up a display on the Upper Terrace, Foyer, featuring a curated selection of resources focused on mental health and wellbeing.

08/05/2026

Screen Free Week is here. Best ‘algorithm’ is a walk down the library aisles.

08/05/2026

8 May 2026 is celebrated as VE Day. We have a large selection of books available to borrow to learn about this period of history.

06/05/2026

The next in-person Book Chat is scheduled for Saturday, May 09. Please note the new time. We will be meeting from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Job Box, located in the Music Library.

01/05/2026

This month, borrow four eBooks. Enjoy these titles through BorrowBox with your library membership.
Quiet Bones by Sarah Ward
· The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth
· A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci
· The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

25/04/2026

As the temperature soars, remember to stay hydrated. If you are coming to the library to study, don't forget to bring your reusable bottle. We have a water dispenser on the second floor.

As the temperature soars, remember to stay hydrated! If you are coming to the library to study, don't forget to bring your reusable
bottle. We have a water dispenser on the second floor.