Library of Birmingham Reader Services

Windrush Day will be observed on Monday, 22nd June, honouring those who journeyed across the seas to start a new life in Britain. Our Windrush Day display can be viewed on the Upper Terrace, accessible via the entrance foyer.

Did you know it is Loneliness Awareness Week? If you are looking for a warm, welcoming space to meet new people, why not join our in-person Book Chat group here in the library?

The Crime Writers' Association (CWA) hosts National Crime Reading Month every June in partnership with The Reading Agency. We have set up a display on the Upper Terrace, Foyer, featuring a curated selection of books available to borrow.

June marks Pride Month, and we have a new display featuring books available for borrowing.

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 May 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.