Library closures
Permanent library closure
Sutton Coldfield library
Sutton Coldfield library is closed.
The nearest alternative libraries are:
- Boldmere library – 1.6 miles away (around a 30-minute walk or 7-minute drive in light traffic)
- Mere Green library – 1.9 miles away (around a 37-minute walk or 8-minute drive in light traffic)
- Mobile library at the Parade - open from 1:00pm to 4:00pm every Friday
For more information about the closure, visit our Sutton Coldfield library page.
Temporary library closures
Aston library
Aston library will be open on Mondays only from 9:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm, until further notice.
Balsall Heath library
Balsall Heath library is closed for major building and remodelling works, including adding a mezzanine floor.
Progress on opening the library will be published here as soon as possible.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
The nearest libraries to Balsall Heath library are Kings Heath library and Sparkhill library.
Bartley Green library
Bartley Green library will be closed on 22 July 2025.
Spring Hill library
The library is closed until further notice due to issues with the building. Due to the age and current state of the pipework in the building, a new heating solution is required. A feasibility study has been approved to obtain a quote for a new boiler.
The Library of Birmingham is less than a mile away from Spring Hill library, offering an alternative service for members of the public during the closure.
Progress on opening Spring Hill Library will be published here as soon as the necessary works have been scheduled.
Find your nearest library
We have different opening hours at each library. You can check the opening hours on each library page.
All libraries are closed on bank holidays.
Bank holiday closures 2025
- Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 25 August 2025
- Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December 2025
- Boxing Day – Friday 26 December 2025
Page last updated: 1 July 2025
