Library closures
Changes to community libraries
From 1 September 2025, Glebe Farm Library and Bartley Green Library will be run by community partners.
You will still be able to:
- reserve, borrow and return books
- use self-service kiosks
- access public PCs and Wi-Fi
- take part in community activities
Some services will only be available at council-run libraries. These include account PIN recovery and payment processing.
Find your nearest library
We have different opening hours at each library. You can check the opening hours on each library page.
Spring Hill library
Spring Hill library was temporarily closed from December 2022 due to health and safety issues. In February 2025 Cabinet agreed to a new model for the delivery of community libraries which approved the permanent closure of the library.
The building was subsequently declared surplus to the requirements of the council by Cabinet Committee Property and approved for disposal.
The property is currently being marketed on behalf of the council by Lambert Smith Hampton for disposal as a long lease. Proposals for ongoing community use are welcome.
We are aware the property has a Grade II* listing status, and so further enquiries would need to be directed to the Planning Department.
Temporary library closures
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by the following temporary closures.
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.
The nearest libraries to Balsall Heath library are Kings Heath library and Sparkhill library.
Erdington library
Due to a health and safety issue, Erdington library is currently closed.
Frankley library
Apologies for any inconvenience caused but Frankley Library will be closed on Monday 20 October 2025 and Monday 27 October 2025 due to staffing shortages.
Please note from the week beginning 3 November 2025, Frankley Library will be open on Wednesday and Fridays.
Northfield library
Apologies for any inconvenience caused but Northfield Library will be closed on Saturday 18th October 2025 due to staffing shortages.
Shard End library
Due to staffing shortages, Shard End library will be closed on the following days:
- Wednesday 22 October 2025
- Wednesday 29 October 2025
- Thursday 30 October 2025
- Friday 31 October 2025
- Thursday 6 November 2025
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Small Heath library
Small Heath library will be closed on Wednesday 15 October 2025 due to staff absence.
Tower Hill Library
Tower Hill library will be closed for essential works on Thursday 9 October 2025.
It will re-open on Tuesday 14 October 2025.
All libraries are closed on bank holidays.
Bank holiday closures 2025
- Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December 2025
- Boxing Day – Friday 26 December 2025
Page last updated: 14 October 2025
