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NEW LIBRARY 2013

Getting Ready for the Library of Birmingham

Your new library – the Library of Birmingham – opens in September 2013. From 2011, we began introducing changes at Central Library, including restrictions to opening hours. We recognise this is inconvenient for customers. Unfortunately these changes are essential, because we must free staff time to get ready for the Library of Birmingham.

Cleaning and repackaging glass photographic slides

What's involved?

Your new library – the Library of Birmingham – opens in September 2013. So what exactly does getting ready involve?  
Discarded lantern slide boxes

Preparing the collections

Before we can begin the packing process, there is a huge amount of preparation to do.  
Editing the card catalogue before putting the records online

Delivering service improvements

Thanks to the Library of Birmingham project, we are also introducing some major service improvements.
Birmingham Central Library

Closure of Central Library

Limited services are currently available at Central Library, which will close to the public forever on 29 June 2013.

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The REP at Ward End Library

Yumm-A-Yukk-A-Boo

Wed 22 May 2013, 11:00am

Sutton Coldfield Library Opening Festival - family events

Sutton Coldfield Library Opening Festival - Family Sessions

Tue 28 May 2013, 11:00am

Balloons

Sutton Coldfield Library - Grand Opening Ceremony

Sat 01 June 2013, 11:00am

The Old Swan

Sutton Coldfield Library Opening Festival - Local History Talks

Tue 28 May 2013, 2:00pm

The crowning of the May Queen

Bringing in the May

Discover more about unique May customs and traditions