Stirchley Library

Tomorrow 10 - 11am our Friends of Stirchley Library have organised an Authors Panel. This is a free event, no need to book, just turn up. The theme is How writers work: loneliness and company, with short readings from the Royal Literary Fund archive.

Saturday 30th May - 10am to 11am - no booking required.

Reminder that we have the Royal Literary Fund visiting this Saturday, with three West Midland writers.....

How Writers work: Loneliness and company

A 1-hour panel discussion with three Midlands-based writers (chair Leila Rasheed, Charlie Hill & Sue Brown), including short readings from the Royal Literary Fund archive.

About this event:
Most people experience feeling lonely at some point in their lives. Sometimes this drives them to write. Many people see writing as a lonely job, but it can also bring you into companionship. In this panel, we’ll discuss how we as writers work in company and how we work alone – and whether and when ‘being alone’ tips over into loneliness.Some of the questions we’ll explore include: Is writing always a lonely job? Where do we write best – in company or alone? How and when do writers experience loneliness? How does company and solitude feed the writing process, or drain it? Are you ever truly alone with a cast of characters in your imagination? Every writer is a different individual and there will be different opinions and fresh insights as well as shared experiences in this friendly and informal panel conversation.

For more information, visit: https://friendsofstirchleylibrary.org.uk/authors-panel-how-writers-work-loneliness-and-company/

Saturday 30th May - 10am to 11am - no booking required.

It's the last day of our Saturday Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC sessions. Come along 9.15 to 10.45 and join in this craft session.

It's the third Saturday of the month tomorrow. At 9.15 -10.45 there'll be something crafty with Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC, at 10 - 10.30 we have StoryTots for 0-5 year olds and their carers, and 2.30- 4pm we have a selection of board games for you to enjoy. All these sessions are free. We hope you can join us.

We love the garden behind the Library. Thank you to Fruit & Nut Village for caring for it.

Checkout this interesting exhibition at Selly Manor

This May half-term visit the museum and enjoy dressing up and garden games. Plus take part in the tapestry themed trail in the manor house!

No booking required - just drop in!
Adults £6, Concessions £5, Children £4, Age 3 & under free
Free to BVT residents (with proof of address)

Tuesday 26th
Wednesday 27th
Thursday 28th May
10am – 5pm

Another date for your diary. Friends of Stirchley Library have an Authors Panel event on Saturday 30 May at the Library, 10 - 11am. Click the link to find out more

Authors Panel – How Writers work: Loneliness and company Authors Panel – How Writers work: Loneliness and company April 20, 2026 Jen Dixon Join us on Saturday 30th May – 10am to 11am for a 1-hour panel discussion with three Midlands-based writers (chair Leila Rasheed, Charlie Hill & Sue Brown), including short readings from the Royal Literary Fund arc...

A date for your diary if you want to enjoy some creative fun and support our Stirchley Art Room.

Save the date!

Join Stirchley Art Room for our Spring Fayre at Stirchley Library on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 11am-3pm.

Come along for an afternoon of community, creativity and fundraising featuring:

£10 Postcard-sized Art Sale
Speed Portrait Booth (portraits painted by our art club participants!)
Creative fundraising stall!
Homemade cakes, free tea and coffee
Free creative activities for all ages.

All funds raised will support our community art club activities at Stirchley Library.

Everyone welcome! Bring your friends, family & neighbours!

It's something crafty with Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC 9.15 - 10.45am and Children's Lego Club 2.30 - 4pm. All free sessions, just turn up and join in.