World book night is a national celebration of reading and books which takes place on 23 april every year. This library is affiliated with solihull libraries. We take it in turns to choose the books which are mostly fiction, but we also read the occasional biography. Search the library catalogue more search options more search options log in to my library account for your borrower number, type in the number only, leaving out any preceding letters. Volunteer in your local library to support the summer reading challenge and help. Get to know adam stower, the genius behind the amazing space chase artwork for the summer reading challenge 2019. Books are given out across the uk with a focus on reaching those who dont regularly read, and are gifted through organisations including prisons, libraries.
World book night, solihull library, monday 23 april 2012. We loved seeing how many of you were reading, sharing. Achievements to date over 30 books have now been read and debated since we started. Public libraries universal culture offer libraries connected. These books are delivered to registered children each month from birth to age five. It is situated on the west side of the city centre at centenary square, beside the birmingham rep to which it connects, and with which it shares some facilities and baskerville house. The library of birmingham is a public library in birmingham, england. Solihull library theatre the core theatre solihull. Find solihull library in solihull contact details including postcode location, address and current telephone number with finda library. If you love to read and want to meet new people then this would be ideal for you.
Solihull central library solihull, 1st floor, central. Solihull pubs brought back to life in town centre picture. Summer reading challenge, world book day and night, get online. Electric square originally sparked into life as sister studio to the renowned in 2015. We also have photocopying,computers, printers and wifi. To celebrate world book night, coe explores a literature in which reading is not always an uncomplicated pleasure published. World book night criticised for allwhite 2016 giveaway list books. We are a friendly, relaxed and informal group that meets on the second tuesday of every month at 7.
Solihull has libraries, which are located throughout the borough, each offering a range of services, advice, help and information to support you to a healthy lifestyle. World book night lunch at impact hub birmingham festival, thursday 23 april 2015, pm. Dolly partons imagination library puts books into the hands and hearts of children around the world. Solihull mylife healthy living at your local library. Solihull book club solihull, united kingdom meetup. Malcolm stent celebrating 25 years of pantos in solihull in 2015. World book night is a national celebration of reading and books that takes place on 23 april every year. Click on a cover image to find out more about that book. Solihull library researchers discovered a game called cuckoo in the nest played by children in the borough many years ago. Solihull wives fellowship, balsall common, tuesday 21 april 2015, 2. The library has been working to increase understanding of dementia in the community, promoting support available for people living with dementia, their network of family and. Arden library are the west midlands regional champions of the kidlit quiz 2019.
Imagination library books are specially selected ageappropriate, highquality titles. To place reservations or renew items you will need a library membership card and your pin number. World book night at the library discover wellingborough. Events up and down the country run by individuals and organisations celebrate the difference that reading makes to peoples lives, and everyone from publishers to librarians, and local businesses to the general public can get involved.
World book night flagship and library events reading agency. Olton library is a modern building and its staff aim to provide a welcoming and attractive environment for customers. Updated access to bsmhft library services 25 march 2020 march 25, 2020. Families solihull will help you find yours here and discover books, groups, storytelling and a whole lot more. Solihull library in solihull postcode and telephone number. Nikki bi and i hosted a relaxed afternoon of lunch, book talk and the world book night giveaway. This show is proving a winner with locals and for one night, the lock in team are back on thursday, november 28 at 7. Fiona joseph im an author living in birmingham, uk. Whatever kind of book youre into, youre sure to find some great reads with the book sorter. Solihull pubs brought back to life in town centre picture trail. Solihull central library solihull, 1st floor, central library.
Birmingham city councillor penny holbrook confirmed a pause on the book fund. Even very young children love a trip to the local library. Like a book feel like discussing it with others, fiction, nonfiction, biography, light, intense, humorous or serious join a book group and see what others are enjoying. World book night flagship and library events ben aaronovitch, matt berry, kerry fox, matt haig, adele parks, caitlin moran and james rhodes have so far all been confirmed to headline our world book night flagship events in london and birmingham on 23 april 2014. Greswolds choir had a fantastic time at young voices at resorts world arena. Use the online library catalogue to find books, cds, dvds and audio books in solihull libraries. Librarians call on birmingham to maintain library services. The children from key stage 2 enjoyed singing with over 4500 other children, a live band, professional singers including tony hadley and ruti, winner of the voice and urban strides. Weve been going since january 2015 and were always keen to welcome new members.
Historically in warwickshire, it is the largest town in, and administrative centre of, the larger metropolitan borough of solihull, which itself has a population of 214,909. Take a trip around the world with us by reading books set in different. In light of this, all solihull library sites are now closed to the public until further notice. Homer road, solihull united kingdom west midlands county.
Check solihull central library in solihull, 1st floor, central library, homer road on cylex and find. On friday 20 march, the government gave additional advice to reduce social interaction between people in order to reduce the transmission of coronavirus covid19. Books are given out across the uk with a focus on reaching those who dont regularly read, and are gifted through organisations including prisons, libraries, colleges, hospitals, care homes and homeless shelters, as well as by passionate. Oct 22, 2019 malcolm stent celebrating 25 years of pantos in solihull in 2015. Solihull library was recently awarded the dementiafriendly service of the year, for their commitment to improving the lives of people living with dementia in solihull. The sixth edition of world book night on 23 april 2016 will see thousands of. Reading hack reading well reading friends world book night. Celebrate world book night on 23 april 2020 april 23, 2020. You can search the online library catalogue for items held by all solihull libraries. Upon opening on 3 september 20, it replaced birmingham central library. If youd like to book me to speak at your group, library or festival please see my contact page or email.
The 2015 selection was intended to reach specific audiences with. Here at the reading club you can find out more about some of your favourite authors and illustrators and their lovely books. Were delighted to announce our 20 titles for world book night 2015 and open volunteer applications for this annual celebration of reading and. The group meets on the second wednesday of the month to discuss the monthly read. Here are the brilliant books being given away in care homes, youth centres, colleges, prisons, public libraries, mental health groups and other settings on world book night 2020. August 2015 my solihull knowle and dorridge by the my. We hope that you enjoyed celebrating world book night with us on 23 april. Tracey cox, head of libraries, solihull borough council, and scl. The set up is a friendly, question led book discussion and events are arranged in between. Solihull friends r us, john palmer hall, tuesday october 2015, 2 pm. Find groups in solihull, england about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Aug 18, 2015 librarians call on birmingham to maintain library services. August 2015 my solihull knowle and dorridge, author.
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