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Kings Norton Library
 
www.birmingham.gov.uk/kingsnortonlibrary

Hawkesley Neighbourhood Library open now, at times to suit you.

For the latest Newsletter and What's On, please see Attachments at the bottom of this page.

 
Kings Norton Library
Library Details
Library Name Kings Norton Library
Library Address Pershore Road South Birmingham B30 3EU
Library Phone Number 0121 464 1532
Library Fax Number 0121 464 0249
Library Email kings.norton.library@birmingham.gov.uk
Day Opening Time Closing Time Comments
Monday 9am 5pm Closed between 1pm and 2pm
Tuesday 9am 5pm Closed between 1pm and 2pm
Wednesday     Closed all day
Thursday 12noon 7pm  
Friday 9am 5pm Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
Saturday 9am 5pm  
Sunday     Closed all day
 
Location Kings Norton
Facilities Book Return Bin (for return of books when library is closed)
Dyslexia Information Point
Hearing Impaired Facilities
Public Toilet
Sight Impaired Facilities

Closure Details for Public Holidays

Access and special facilities and resources

Kings Norton Library Location Map

What's On at Kings Norton Library

Online Renewals

Directions
Buses 45, 49, 18 and Midland Red 147, 148, 146 stop nearby.
Nos. 84 and 85 go to the Three Estates and the 54Y also stops near the library.

Parking
Parking is permitted on the main Pershore Road South, directly outside the library on weekdays between the hours of 9.30am and 4.30pm and all day at weekends. Alternative parking is available on Kings Norton Green.

Community Librarian
Jacquie Deeley

District Librarian
Dennis Lovatt 0121 464 0136

Tell us what you think about Kings Norton Library

Resources

Study space. Public Internet access
Display space for local groups

Music CD Collection,
Community Information and Health
Job Library, Local History, Homework Collection
Parents and Carer's Collection,
Community Language materials

Basic Skills: We have materials to support learning and information about local classes

Find out useful information about your area (for example childcare, nursing homes, schools performance)

Inside  Kings Norton Library

Inside  Kings Norton Library

Children and Teenagers

Baby Bookworms (for babies and children under 3 and their parents/carers)
Every Friday 10am-11.30am. Come and enjoy a coffee and a chat while your bookworms play!

Story Time for Under Fives
Alternate Fridays 2pm- 2.45pm. Stories and craft.

Homework Support Sessions (term time only)
Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Saturday, 2pm - 3pm
A-Z of websites for homework - Help with homework online

Teenage Magazines

Books 4 U For young people aged 16 and under
Tell us which books you'd like us to buy for the library and you could win a prize!

Young Libraries
Find out more about how children can enjoy the library at www.birmingham.gov.uk/younglibraries

Childcare To find out about childcare facilities in your area, please contact the Family Information Service on 0121 303 3521.

Adults

Coffee Mornings
10.30am - 11.30am. Meet people, make NEW friends. All welcome. Plus regular speakers.

Saturday Book Group
We meet on the first Saturday of the month 10.30am-11.30am.
Monday Book Group We meet once a month on a Monday from 2pm-3pm.
Contact the library on 0121 464 1532 or email us at kings.norton.library@birmingham.gov.uk for further information. Each meeting we will discuss a specific book.

Local Planning Applications Online

Local History

Kings Norton Library Local History Group

History of Kings Norton

History of Kings Norton Library

Kings Norton Library supported the campaign to restore the Old Grammar School and Saracen's Head which won the BBC Restoration final in 2004.
Please note - this site is now known as St Nicolas Place.

Ward Information

Councillor Advice Surgery
Your local councillors hold a drop-in Advice surgery every Thursday 5pm-6pm.

Kings Norton Library is now one of the local services managed by the Northfield Constituency.

For more information about the area, see our Ward Information & Services pages for Kings Norton, Bournville and Brandwood Wards.


Information for Learning and Work. All our libraries offer up to date, free and impartial information on local and national learning and work opportunities

Related Links
Joining the Library in Birmingham for Adults
History Of Kings Norton
Information and Advice for Learning and Work
Councillors Advice Bureaux - Kings Norton Ward
Councillors Advice Bureaux - Brandwood Ward
Councillors Advice Bureaux - Bournville Ward
King's Norton Old Grammar School and Saracen's Head
Find out if your library has books and newspaper Community Languages
Attachments
The links below go to files which are "attached" to this page.
There is a page of advice, to help you open and read attachments.
Kings Norton Library Newsletter - June 2009 Kings Norton Library Newsletter - June 2009
Kings Norton Library Newsletter - July 2009 Kings Norton Library Newsletter - July 2009
Whats On in Libraries in Northfield constituency - June 2009 Whats On in Libraries in Northfield constituency - June 2009
Whats On in Libraries in Northfield constituency - June 2009 Whats On in Libraries in Northfield constituency - June 2009
External Links
We are not responsible for the content of other organisations' websites.
www.cotteridge.com
BBC Restoration - Old Grammar School
Access LogoGuidance Council
 
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