Mere Green Library and Community Centre

16/10/2026

If your child is potty about plasticine you'll be pleased to hear that multi award winning animator Leo Wright from Leo Wright Studios will be joining us at Mere Green Library on Monday 26th October.

Join Leo for one of our Model Making workshops Our 2pm session is suitable for ages 4 years plus. The 3:10pm session is aimed at children aged 7 years plus.

All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. To book please speak to staff or telephone 0121 464 4592.

We'd like to extend our thanks to Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council for their ongoing support, without which we wouldn't be able to put on fantastic events like this.

16/10/2026

Say BOO! to boredom this October half term. Come along and join in our spooktacular stories and craft sessions.

As spaces are limited for the craft activities you will need to book with staff in the library or by telephone on 0121 464 4592.

Please note that all children under 8 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council

25/09/2026

A huge congratulations to Luke Kennard who has been shortlisted for this year's The Booker Prizes

You can reserve your copy of Black Bag alongside some of his previous books via library staff, our online catalogue or the Spydus Library app.

Back in 2024 Luke visited Mere Green Library as part of the Birmingham Loves Library campaign. Here's a reminder of his contribution to the zine.

If you're a fan of Luke Kennard's writing he'll be appearing at this year's Birmingham Literature Festival in October.

18/09/2026

What if 10 minutes of reading could help set a new world record?
Let's find out! Join here: https://literacytrust.org.uk/events/take-10-record-attempt/

The National Literacy Trust, the British Council and the National Year of Reading are teaming up to set a new Guinness World Records title for “the most people reading together online over 12 hours” on 8th October.

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17/09/2026

Calling all stitchers, artists and anyone who'd like to be part of a creative project the team behind The Sutton Heritage Tapestry are looking for your help.

In 2028, Sutton Coldfield will celebrate an incredible milestone, 500 years since the Royal Charter gave Sutton Coldfield its royal title. To mark this special anniversary, they're creating something truly unique: the Sutton Heritage Tapestry.

This exciting community project will bring together 500 stitchers, artists and creative volunteers to celebrate Sutton Coldfield's history, creativity and community.

To register your interest your interest https://www.suttoncoldfieldtownhall.com/blog/tapersy-blog

Dates, workshops and further information will be announced soon, so keep an eye on their website for the latest updates.

Can you stitch? Are you creative? We want you! In 2028 , Sutton Coldfield will celebrate an incredible milestone, 500 years since the Royal Charter gave Sutton Coldfield its royal title . To mark this special anniversary, we're creating something truly unique: the Sutton Heritage Tapestry . Thi

17/09/2026

We're pleased to say that our friends from Home-start Birmingham North West are back after their summer break at Mere Green Library on Thursday mornings (term-time only). Join them with your little ones for stories, rhymes and lots of fun at 10am - 10:40am and 10:50am -11:30am

14/09/2026

It's and the lovely people at Cadent have provided us with lots of really informative leaflets, full of important information to make sure you stay safe in your home.

Come along to the library to get a leaflet and a fridge magnet - it could save your life.

10/09/2026

The Booker Dozen aka The Booker Prizes longlist is now available to reserve on the Birmingham Libraries catalogue.

You can speak to library staff, or head to https://birmingham.spydus.co.uk/ or the Spydus Library app to place your reservation(s).

If you're not sure where to start with the longlist you can take the quiz below.

07/09/2026

Please be advised that there will be no Shared Reading this morning.
We look forward to seeing you all for discussions about short extracts and poems on Monday 14th September at 11.00am as usual.