After sunset on Friday 15 August 2025, the exterior façade of the Library of Birmingham will be lit up purple, red and white to mark VJ 80 Day.

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After sunset on Thursday 14 August, the exterior facade of the Library of Birmingham will be lit up green and white to mark akistan Independence Day.

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After sunset on the evening of Monday 28 July, the exterior façade of the Library of Birmingham will be lit up purple in support of World Hepatitis Day 2025.

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Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 July 2025.

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Friday 11 July 2025

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After sunset on Sunday 22 June 2025 the exterior façade of the Library of Birmingham will be lit up in a Waves pattern in support of the 77th anniversary of the first arrival of HMT Windrush.

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After sunset on Saturday 28 June 2025, the exterior façade on the Library of Birmingham will be lit up red, white and blue in honour of Armed Forces Day 2025.

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After sunset on Thursday 19 June 2025 the exterior façade of the Library of Birmingham will be lit up light blue in support of Clean Air Day 2025.

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Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May 2025

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Tuesday 6 May to Thursday 8 May 2025

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