The Core Library

The Core Library Based in the centre of Solihull. For more information https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Libraries There are over 40 computers available.

The Core Library is the flagship library for the borough and is a focal point for a range of information including events, Council services, learning and work, business information, local and family history. We have the widest range of books to borrow and refer to including Community Language material, talking books and music scores. You can also hire film, music and special interest DVDs, language courses and music CDs.

Book Club Day UK is coming on 11th September! You don’t need a membership card, a long reading list or a room full of pe...
02/09/2026

Book Club Day UK is coming on 11th September! You don’t need a membership card, a long reading list or a room full of people to start a book club.
Choose a book. Invite someone to read it with you. Decide when you’ll talk about it. That’s it, you’ve started something! This Book Club Day UK, find your people and join the reading rebellion.
Find out about local book clubs at your local Solihull Library.

Join us on Thursday 3 September at 16:00 for a Cantonese language storytime & rhymetime at The Core Library. The session...
01/09/2026

Join us on Thursday 3 September at 16:00 for a Cantonese language storytime & rhymetime at The Core Library. The session is for children aged 0 - 7 years and there is a stay and play afterwards with toys and games available for the children and the chance to meet new friends. Please book on this page or you can come along on the day. We look forward to seeing you.

9月3日（星期四） 上午16：00 在Core圖書館有粵語故事和兒歌時間。

該活動適合0至5歲兒童，之後會提供玩具同遊戲，並有機會結識新朋友。

如需報名，請前往 http://www.solihull.gov.uk/library-events 或者你當天來亦可以。

期待您來參加。

Back to school tomorrow? Hold on to that summer feeling and finish off the Summer Reading Challenge. You've got until Sa...
31/08/2026

Back to school tomorrow? Hold on to that summer feeling and finish off the Summer Reading Challenge. You've got until Saturday 5th September to reach your personal reading goal and earn your medal and certificate. And to enter the FREE prize draw!

Please note that we will be closed on Monday 31 August due to the Bank Holiday. 😃
27/08/2026

Please note that we will be closed on Monday 31 August due to the Bank Holiday. 😃

27/08/2026

Longer opening hours will soon be available at three of our libraries 📚

Between the end of this year and early next year, we're introducing Open Plus technology at Dickens Heath Library, Hobs Moat Library and Balsall Common Library, making them more accessible and flexible community spaces.

Cabinet Member for Communities, Cllr Wazma Qais (pictured) said 💬: “Open Plus will extend opening hours and give people choice of how and when they use their local library, fitting visits in around work, school, families and other commitments."

Staff will continue to be available during normal opening hours to provide advice and support! 🙌

The project is grant funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Read more online: https://loom.ly/T25MCwk

There's two weeks to go before the end of Read to the Beat, this year's Summer Reading Challenge. So, there's still time...
22/08/2026

There's two weeks to go before the end of Read to the Beat, this year's Summer Reading Challenge. So, there's still time to sign up, set your own reading goal and earn yourself a medal, a certificate and other rewards. It’s all free! Complete your challenge and enter the free prize draw.
Look out for themed activities on in libraries across the holidays. Details available at http://www.solihull.gov.uk/library-events

We're thrilled to be welcoming local author, Abigail Johnson to The Core Library to tell us all about her second novel, ...
20/08/2026

We're thrilled to be welcoming local author, Abigail Johnson to The Core Library to tell us all about her second novel, The Memory Keeper.

Join us for this FREE event on Thursday 17th September at 6pm - book your FREE place using the link below

Silent Reading Café – Dwell Area at the CoreLibrary – Thursday 20thAugust from 6pm-7.45pmIndulge in a digital detox, swi...
19/08/2026

Silent Reading Café – Dwell Area at the Core
Library – Thursday 20th
August from 6pm-7.45pm

Indulge in a digital detox, switch off from the outside world, and lose
yourself in an hour of uninterrupted reading at The Core. No, it’s not a
reading club, it’s a chance to unwind and read any book you like, in a cosy,
informal environment without distractions. So, step away from that phone, grab
a slice of cake and a coffee, and treat yourself to an hour of silent reading!

The Cafe begins with an hour of silent reading between 6pm and 7pm, with
a chance to chat (if you want) between 7pm and 7.45pm. There's no obligation to
talk about your book, although the conversation often turns to what everyone is
reading!

So, bring a book (or e-reader), purchase some goodies from Encore Café,
sit back, relax, and enjoy a slice of blissful silence.

Address

Homer Road
Solihull
B913RG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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