Latest Libraries Events from Birmingham City Council

Author talk at the Library of Birmingham

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:09:46 +0000

Join historian Kevin Goodman for a gripping talk about the "Diggum Uppers" - body snatchers who stole corpses to sell to medical schools across the West Midlands.
Date: 8th Nov 2025
Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
Time: 14:30 - 16:00

Live music from Oakwood Flute Duo

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:25:45 +0000

Enjoy beautiful live music from talented flute players at the Library of Birmingham.
Date: 1st Nov 2025
Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
Time: 12:00 - 13:00

Seeking the Pioneers: Routes of Resistance exhibition

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:16:37 +0100

A powerful exhibition celebrating Birmingham’s role in the fight against racism.
Date: 6th Oct 2025 - 29th Nov 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
Time: 09:00 - 21:00

The Forgotten Generations: Lest We Forget exhibition

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:38:37 +0100

Discover the untold stories of African and Caribbean Royal Air Force (RAF) veterans from the West Midlands.
Date: 27th Sep 2025 - 12th Dec 2025
Interval: Every day
Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
Time: 11:00 - 17:00

'Love is merely a madness', romance in Shakespeare's plays

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:18:52 +0100

The ups and downs of dating in the 16th century.
Date: 5th Jun 2025 - 5th Jun 2026
Interval: Every day
Location: Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
Time: 11:00 - 17:00

Trace your family history

Tue, 06 May 2025 16:28:03 +0100

Family history sessions at Hall Green Library with historian Paul Wilkins.
Date: 6th Nov 2025 - 18th Dec 2025
Interval: Every week
Location: Hall Green Library 1221 Stratford Road Hall Green Birmingham B28 9AD
Time: 16:30 - 17:30

Birmingham Millennium Lacemakers

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:45:10 +0000

Learn a new skill and make friends at South Yardley library.
Date: 8th Jul 2025 - 13th Dec 2025
Interval: On this day every month
Location: South Yardley library Yardley Road Yardley Birmingham B25 8LT
Time: 10:00 - 16:00

History Society talks

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:12:20 +0000

A friendly and welcoming group at South Yardley library.
Date: 13th Jul 2025 - 8th Dec 2025
Interval: On this day every month
Location: South Yardley library Yardley Road Yardley Birmingham B25 8LT
Time: 14:15 - 15:15

Book Club

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:28:50 +0000

Come along to South Yardley library's Book Club, held on the last Saturday of each month.
Date: 25th Jul 2025 - 27th Dec 2025
Interval: On this day every month
Location: South Yardley library Yardley Road Yardley Birmingham B25 8LT
Time: 14:15 - 15:15

Crafternoon Thursdays

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:51:47 +0100

Come along to a friendly and relaxed group for crafters at South Yardley library.
Date: 4th Jul 2025 - 31st Dec 2025
Interval: Every week
Location: South Yardley library Yardley Road Yardley Birmingham B25 8LT
Time: 14:00 - 16:30