Library of Birmingham Reader Services

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

is tomorrow, 23 April. Take some time to read from 7-8pm and join the online conversation. Share what you are reading using on X.

Every year, 22nd April is celebrated as . We have set up a book display on the Upper Terrace featuring a curated selection of Black fiction and non-fiction.