Offering a quiet, pleasantly spacious environment and a much broader range of books than its…read moreBoldmere, Kingstanding and Perry Common equivalents, this friendly public library is, in my opinion, one of the best in North Birmingham. The atmosphere inside is very relaxed, the staff are very helpful and the library's children's section is impressively large. A wide selection of large-print books and CDs are available (you don't see this often in a library!) and the genre-categorised aisles are wide and easy to browse. IT facilities aren't exactly brilliant and you're likely to have to wait around a while to gain access to one of the few computers dotted around, but state-of-the-art self-service machines cut down queues a s staff are very friendly.

I have always been able to go to the library and get both help and information whenever it was…read moreneeded the staff are so helpful and friendly and always do their very best to help and advise. Erdington would be a much deprived place without the library.

Such a refreshing change, a local library that really is part of the community. Different areas…read morewith different things on offer including computers, children's library (including play area), cafe, even comfortable sofas for relaxing with friends or a good book. The upper floor offers a large community room that can be hired even out of library hours. The staff go out of their way to be friendly and helpful. Oh yes, and it's all housed in a unique building. Must be visited. =^..^=

The Library of Birmingham is a really impressive building, it opened in 2013 and it remains rather…read moremodern, it is located on Broad Street and is next to the ICC it is now supported by a West Midlands Metro extension which now goes to the library as of the end of 2019. The outside of the building really is an amazing structure, and inside it is over multiple floors and remains pretty modern as well as a balcony overlooking on a large section of books which is pretty cool. It has a floor count of 10 and it does have some exhibits and different public areas over that. There is also a small shop and cafe, if you prefer branded coffee there is a Starbucks and Subway at the ICC next store, although the Starbucks is pretty expensive there. Being over so many floors is a little confusing but the staff at the reception seem friendly enough to help you where you need to go, the toilets are also well maintained especially compared to others around the city which can be pretty dire. A great library while in the centre of Birmingham, I have to be biased and I still prefer my local Manchester Central Library though which seems to have a more spacious working area and also some pretty cool exhibits. 4*

Great Library! Large, spacious, very modern, easy to…read morenavigate, warm in the winter, selection of food and drinks in the cafe, interesting to wander around, easy to locate and great outside facade. It's a wonder that this place isn't more busy than it is!?

A crashed computer sent me over to this public library for the first time since my school days…read more Without access to the internet, and feeling a bit lost, the staff here were brilliant in explaining how the system works. You'll need to be a registered member of Birmingham Libraries first, but once you are, the staff can set you up with access details and then it's as easy as 1,2,3. Be warned - there are time limits to your browsing, but if you just want to check your emails or do a little bit of research then this is perfect. Situated by a huge car park, the convenience is second to none. It's also perfectly accessible from Four Oaks train station. The library also houses an impressive selection of books, audio-books and DVDs to hire. There are also plenty of chairs dotted round in case you just can't wait to start reading your book before you get it home. They also have a small section of books for sale for those reads that are just too good to give back!

Sandwell Central Library is the biggest Libraries in the borough and boasts the largest and most…read morevaried range of stock in the local borough. It is a massive Library to say the least but there is definitely something for everyone at Sandwell Central Library. I have only been here on a small number of occasions and there were times where I did get lost in the Library. However I have enjoyed being here and it is a place where you certainly can get peace and quiet. The Learning Centre at the Library offers free public access to the internet via a large number of computers, study guides and careers information. So if you do need advice about getting on the job ladder, there will be staff at the Library who will be happy to help you out. The latest bestsellers, blockbusters and classic films on DVD, a variety of newspapers and magazines, local and family history books as well as books on CD are some of the items you will find. Sandwell Central Library is worth a visit and there are books for all ages and tastes.

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In comparison to Kingstanding and Perry Common Library, both of which are just 10 minutes or so…read moreaway by car, this limited local Library is small and a dated, with a somewhat disappointing selection of books. Only a handful of computers are available inside for public use and the shelves, tables and chairs all look as if they've seen better days. The staff are friendly enough and always willing to help when prompted, but queues build up very quickly and the library can feel remarkably claustrophobic once it gets busy. Parking is very limited on the street outside an on the inside, there's a strange smell which renders the whole atmosphere oddly unpleasant. All in all, this friendly local library is handy to have in your local vicinty, but if you're after computer hire or a rare or unusual book, you'd be better off to taking a trip to Kingstanding or Perry Common.

Coventry main libery and is my number one place to loan books from…read more All books that i have used have been kept to a good standered and its impressive the range of books they have of offer. I myself like books on nature and the wild and some of the books i found were to me uterally amazing. They have such a range on all types of books, and they also have the computers which can be handy for doing a bit of work.

The central library is huge having obviously hundreds of thousands of books available. As others…read morehave said they are kept to a really good standard. Inside i am always suprised as to just how quiet it is. But due to its vast size im sure any sounds just dissipate. Some of the lighting if i remember correctly is very orangy, weird becasue it doesnt actually affect your reading. They also offer computers which you can use for a small aount of money. They also offer rental of some cd's and dvd's too which is a great addtion. If your into books or need to do research this is the place for you!

This is a lovely community library run by Birmingham City Council. It is attached to Walmley's…read moreCommunity Hall so it has a nice community feel about it. There is parking to the rear and a handy returns box if the library is closed. It is a shame that is closes over most lunch hours as this is often the time I am free to browse their selection. They offer lots of things for children including an under 5s story time and a homework club on Fridays. Monday 9-1 and 2- 5 Tuesday - CLOSED Wednesday 9-1 and 2- 5 Thursday 9am - 7pm Friday 9-1 and 2- 5 Saturday 9-1 and 2- 5

Every town has a library and Solihull Central Library is the flagship for the borough. Over the…read moreyears the library has expanded in a variety of ways; they even have a theatre! They have information on events (mostly local), council services, education and work, business information and various local and family history. Unlike many other libraries that are local to Solihull, here they have a large amount of computers and a host of books on different subjects. There is pretty much a book for any subject and if there isn't then it's pretty easy to find out where to get the information you want. You can also rent DVDs and CDs. Librarians can be a bit boring and come across negatively and here some of them are no different. However, some of them are very friendly. They are all very helpful though and knowledgeable on everything within the building. I've been to the library theatre a few times and have really enjoyed the shows put on here. Before a show, or in general, I like to go to their cafe where they have some hot and cold snacks. The food can be eaten in or taken away. As the library is in a courtyard you can also enjoy the lovely water feature outside. This is definitely one of the best libraries I've been to in Birmingham.

Solihull Library is modern, spacious, bright, light and a provides a lovely space to read or ponder…read morein. With most of the usual library trappings (you know books, CDs, DVDs, internet) and some extras thrown in. Their local and family history department deserves special merit. They have an excellent children's library. Upstairs is also a public gallery with collections changing on a regular basis. Sadly, Solihull Library isn't what it used to be. They still have a fairly good stock of books and some CDs but the music library isn't what it used to be. There are plenty of DVDs but often they are just the modern rom-coms and nothing much else of note. Finding a member of staff to help you might be your biggest problem. If you are happy to stumble along without any assistance and use a self serve machine to issue and return your own books then this is probably the library for you.

Even if you're not a registered library user for Birmingham this library is worth a visit. Due to…read moreundergo some restoration and expansion the architecture of this library is captivating and there are still great original features inside. The staff at this library are committed to their community and regularly run family history events to help you with your genealogy.

It's a lovely looking library from the outside. It's one of those buildings which has most of its…read moretraditional features which makes the place more unique and vibrant. I'm a fan of period buildings so that's why I find the Bloomsbury Library a treasure. A lover for books, this library has some books which I hadn't managed to find in the main Central Birmingham Library; so I was advised to visit this one to take a look at their book stock. I was pleased to find that the one book I'd been looking for by an African American author was present. I'd been looking for this book for over 5 months, so it was a relief to finally gain access to it. Since then I've continuously checked if they have other books which I can't find from other libraries. Not always successful, I still like visiting the place once in a while.