In commemoration of Stephen Lawrence Day celebrating 'the power of learning,' we have selected books to enlighten our readers. The books will be on display on the Upper Lending Terrace of the Library of Birmingham.

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#PhotoFriday #brumpic The interior of the Singers Hill Synagogue, Blucher Street. Built in 1856 and designed by Yeoville Thomason who also created the designs for the Council House. WK/B11/7812 LibraryofBirmingham BHC - Singers Hill

Lovely opening night for 'Little Faces Big Feelings' curated by Maria Reaney. The exhibition documents the impact of lockdown on children with images from across the world. Do get to see it if you can. On at The Library of Birmingham .

Opening today! Little Faces, Big Feelings, a group exhibition of photography by women around the world, highlighting the experiences of children during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Founded, curated and organised by Maria Reaney Maria Reaney Runs at LibraryofBirmingham until 29 June 24.

🗣️ We are currently consulting on future options to delivery library services and meet budget savings.

Take part in the survey and join one of our online consultations.

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#LookinAtYa - Myra and Kate Bunce at a fancy dress ball in 1914. Myra, seated - was a landscape painter and designer while Kate is renowned as a painter. Kate's works feature in birminghammuseums.org.uk/exhibitions/vi… Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery LibraryofBirmingham

To celebrate World Book Night on 23 April 2024, join us for a hot drink, chat and free book give away. We will be posting details soon.

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Borrow from our fantastic range of eBooks. New books are added all the time.

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🗣️ PLEASE HAVE YOUR SAY

Our libraries consultation was launched recently and is running until Wednesday 17th July.

Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/WfeLT

Hands up, who loves Selly Oak Library? We do!

Bham City Council are asking people who live, work or study in #Birmingham , and want to/currently do access library services, to help shape the future of our libraries going forward.

To have your say, head to: birminghambeheard.org.uk/adults-communi…

#birminghamcity #astonvilla As it’s nearing the end of the football season, what an opportune time to look at the heritage of both clubs via these early programmes in our collections. Reference - LB 25.14 Birmingham City FC Aston Villa LibraryofBirmingham

As part of the #librariesconsultation , there will be in person consultation sessions for each #Constituency
Hall Green Library is part of #hallgreen constituency. Meeting will be on the Friday 26th April, 10.45am-1.30pm at Sparkbrook Community Centre 34 Grantham Rd. B11 1LU.

We need your votes! 🌟

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Venue of the Year Award at this year's MFDH Awards. We are beyond honoured to be recognised in such an amazing way! 🏆 🥳

Vote for us here: mfdhawards.co.uk/vote-now

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#MapOnATuesday Map of Birmingham and its environs with boundaries taken from the Reform Act. Published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1839. MAP/376115 LibraryofBirmingham

For this week’s blog, Salima, our Library Assistant takes a look at Turner Macon’s 1829 translation of the Shahnameh, a Persian saga of folklore, legend and history (A095/1829) theironroom.wordpress.com/2024/04/15/tur… LibraryofBirmingham

#WorldArtDay

🥂 The Highlight overlooks the Book Rotunda, ideal for drinks receptions amidst art & literature.

🎨 The Gallery exhibits feature Library treasures, including world-class archives, heritage & photography.

Get in touch to hire a space: bit.ly/3Y5yhiE

Upcoming Young Parent group sessions in May and June!

Our Young Parents Groups are a free, friendly & fun group and a great way to meet like-minded young parents and get support from our Birmingham Careers Service advisers

More info birminghamcareersservice.co.uk/ypg/

We are supporting World Book Night UK with The Reading Agency to celebrate the difference that reading makes to our lives.

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#Birmingham UK, the LibraryofBirmingham as it catches the setting #sun 😎
#Birmingham WeAre #FullColourNoFear

#SundayShowcase . The Voice : 40 Years of Black British Lives. A history of Britain's only and longest running Black British newspaper. Reference – 072 Black & South Asian History Collection LibraryofBirmingham The Voice Newspaper