Alvechurch Library

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Alvechurch Library Alvechurch Library is a part of the Worcestershire County Council Libraries & Learning Service. January - 0101.

Alvechurch Library is part of the Worcestershire Libraries & Learning Service. It is located adjacent to the Crown Meadow within the grounds of Alvechurch Middle School. The library caters to all age groups, boasting a wonderful children's section with bright seating and books to support a child's key stages of development including board books for babies, picture books, easy readers and chapter books, super-readables for reluctant readers and dyslexia and teenage specific titles. Non-fiction books are readily available to help with school projects and homework. Our general library is stocked full with adult fiction and non-fiction, including new releases from new and established authors in both standard and Large Print. We also offer 'Spoken Word' titles which are available for loan at a cost of £1.40 for 3 weeks. In addition to the above we have a small local history section and various reference texts. If you're looking for some entertainment we have plenty of DVD's and music CD's to rent for one week at the following costs:
Children's (U, PG or 12) - £1.40 per week
Rated 15 or 18 - £1.90 per week
Music CD's – £1.40 for 2 weeks

We have free Internet access on 4 People's Network Terminals available for public use. There is a booking system in operation for the computers if you wish to avoid disappointment. Computers can be booked online via http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/20017/libraries/38/book_a_computer_at_your_local_library

The library is also host to a fantastic meeting room and exhibition space which is available for hire. The library catalogue is available to search online via http://capitadiscovery.co.uk/worcs/
and you can reserve and renew books online by logging in to your customer account. Your borrower number is displayed on the back of your library card and customer pin numbers are set at the first 4 digits of date of birth e.g. Alvechurch library provides a variety of adult learning courses. For more information and a list of the latest courses on offer please visit: http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/20258/learning_and_development

Thanks for the donation of this massive box of ribbons.I'm thinking..... very colourful scarecrow, maybe a morris dancer...
16/10/2026

Thanks for the donation of this massive box of ribbons.
I'm thinking..... very colourful scarecrow, maybe a morris dancer?
The ribbon is up for grabs, first come, first serve

Alvechurch Scarecrow Festival

This might look like a load of old rubbish, but no!We are recycling our new book packaging to make our scarecrow.What th...
13/10/2026

This might look like a load of old rubbish, but no!
We are recycling our new book packaging to make our scarecrow.
What this space!

The Lounge
Alvechurch Scarecrow Festival

Memories and MeMemory Bags are available to loan for carers and families of individuals living with dementia through the...
06/10/2026

Memories and Me
Memory Bags are available to loan for carers and families of individuals living with dementia through the Memories and Me project.
Each Memory Bag centres around a unique theme, such as sports, childhood, travel, gardening, pets, or music. The contents vary by theme but typically include a mix of
picture books, puzzles or games and sensory objects related to the theme.
Every item is thoughtfully chosen to engage the senses, spark reminiscence, and encourage meaningful conversation.
There are 60 bags to choose from!

What is the Herbert Protocol?The Herbert Protocol is a form that carers, family or friends of a vulnerable person, or th...
02/10/2026

What is the Herbert Protocol?
The Herbert Protocol is a form that carers, family or friends of a vulnerable person, or the person themselves can fill in.
It contains a list of information to help the police if the person goes missing.
https://www.westmercia.police.uk/notices/af/herbert-protocol/

This is what Saturday afternoon looks like in Alvechurch Library...Warhammer building and painting and dice maps.
19/09/2026

This is what Saturday afternoon looks like in Alvechurch Library...
Warhammer building and painting and dice maps.

Chatterbooks our junior book club is coming up on Monday 28th September from 3.20-4.30pm. We do lots of fun activities a...
14/09/2026

Chatterbooks our junior book club is coming up on Monday 28th September from 3.20-4.30pm. We do lots of fun activities around books and reading. Aimed at children 7-11 years, let me know if you’d like to join.

Plus we have lots of shiny new books in the library.

What a great book! Its written in the style that the children absolutely devour and it's full of useful facts! Learning ...
11/09/2026

What a great book! Its written in the style that the children absolutely devour and it's full of useful facts! Learning in a fun way.
I hadn't seen it before, we don't have a copy in Alvechurch but it is available to reserve from other libraries.
Reservations are free for children's books on children's cards.

🌿 Discover your roots!Join our FREE Genealogy Workshop at Alvechurch Library on 12 September 2026 from 10:30-11:30am and...
07/09/2026

🌿 Discover your roots!

Join our FREE Genealogy Workshop at Alvechurch Library on 12 September 2026 from 10:30-11:30am and take the first step in uncovering your family history.

Book your place now by messaging us directly via Facebook or calling on 01905 822722

Places are limited, so don't miss out!

This is the Reservation shelf, here in Alvechurch library.Library members can reserve books through the online catalogue...
31/08/2026

This is the Reservation shelf, here in Alvechurch library.
Library members can reserve books through the online catalogue for 80p, receive an email when the item is available, and collect it from their chosen library.

Recognise the golden arches? Feeling peckish now? And a driverless car doing the pick up!Lego club is on every Friday af...
28/08/2026

Recognise the golden arches? Feeling peckish now? And a driverless car doing the pick up!
Lego club is on every Friday afternoon, 3.30 - 4.30
No need to book
Free of charge
£1 donation if you would like a drink and biscuits
See you there....

Address

Birmingham Road
Alvechurch
B487TA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Thursday 2pm - 5pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 4pm

Telephone

01905 822722

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