The Core Library

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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.

Looking for fiction reading inspiration this October and Black History Month? Why not try one of these fantastic authors...
15/10/2026

Looking for fiction reading inspiration this October and Black History Month? Why not try one of these fantastic authors?

Find more reading recommendations on our library catalogue page, on our library shelves and in our BorrowBox collection.

Join us at The Core Library on Thursday 22 October at 10:15 for a Japanese language story time & rhyme time.The session ...
14/10/2026

Join us at The Core Library on Thursday 22 October at 10:15 for a Japanese language story time & rhyme time.

The session is for children aged 0 - 5 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 a place on this page. Unaccompanied adults are not permitted to attend the session.

We look forward to seeing you.

10 月 22 日木曜日 10:15 から、ソリフルコア ライブラリーで日本語の絵本読み聞かせと手遊び歌をします。

0 ～ 5 歳のお子様が対象で、セッション後はライブラリーの'stay and play'に残り自由に遊んだり、親子同士交流する場として利用して頂けます。

皆様のお越しをお待ちしております。

This coming Saturday, 17th October, The Core Library hosts debut author, Molly Jade for a book talk and signing.Join thi...
14/10/2026

This coming Saturday, 17th October, The Core Library hosts debut author, Molly Jade for a book talk and signing.

Join this FREE event from 10.30am - no booking required!

Our celebrations of The National Year of Reading 2026 continue with two FREE quiz events:Quiz Night @ The Core LibraryFr...
11/10/2026

Our celebrations of The National Year of Reading 2026 continue with two FREE quiz events:

Quiz Night @ The Core Library
Friday 6th November - 6.30pm for a 7pm start

Quiz Afternoon @ Balsall Common Library
Thursday 26th November - 2.15pm for a 2.30pm start.

Find out full details and book a FREE place for each member of your team on our Events pages or speak to library staff.
[Each event will feature the same quiz]

To mark World Mental Health Day, we want to shout about the impact reading can have on wellbeing. Just 10 minutes spent ...
10/10/2026

To mark World Mental Health Day, we want to shout about the impact reading can have on wellbeing. Just 10 minutes spent reading about something you're interested in or something you love can help boost your wellbeing.

Not sure what to pick? We have lots of options on our library shelves and in our BorrowBox collection, including wellbeing publications in our ePress collection. Browse our library catalogue to find your next read.

One week from today, we welcome debut author, Molly Jade to The Core Library.Join us at this FREE event to hear about Mo...
10/10/2026

One week from today, we welcome debut author, Molly Jade to The Core Library.

Join us at this FREE event to hear about Molly Jade's writing and publishing journey. No booking required - come along to the library for 10.30am. There will also be copies of 'The Last Half Blood' available for purchase and Molly Jade will be signing copies too.

Comfort reads to accompany your comfort TV viewing this Autumn. 🍂📖🍂Browse our library shelves and BorrowBox collection f...
09/10/2026

Comfort reads to accompany your comfort TV viewing this Autumn. 🍂📖🍂

Browse our library shelves and BorrowBox collection for great reads to fill the gaps between episodes.
Not yet a member? Visit one of our libraries or our website to find out how to join for FREE.

This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week. Did you know that many of our libraries stock Barrington Stoke books - a series of...
07/10/2026

This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week. Did you know that many of our libraries stock Barrington Stoke books - a series of super-readable, accessible and dyslexia-friendly books that help every child experience the joy of reading.

You can find more reading suggestions on our library catalogue - find the Recommended Reading page from our Children's and Young People's Homepage.

Looking for scary reads this October? We've got spooky stories, fang-tastic fiction and classic monsters to keep you up ...
05/10/2026

Looking for scary reads this October? We've got spooky stories, fang-tastic fiction and classic monsters to keep you up at night!👻🎃🦇

Borrow for free from our libraries and BorrowBox collection. Want to know more? Visit us or our website.

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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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