With a consultation into the future of Birmingham’s community libraries ongoing, temporary reduced opening hours are being introduced from next month.
Local library pages on Facebook posted: “Birmingham Community Libraries are currently in a transitional period as we consult on the new libraries model amalgamating with the Neighbourhood Advice service.
“Due to the reduced number of community library staff available we are introducing a temporary timetable for the majority of libraries which will see libraries close for one additional day per week.”
The consultation into the future of Birmingham’s library service closes on 17th July 2024. View and take part on the BeHeard website
Below are the announced reduced hours for libraries in south west Birmingham from 22nd July. We have asked Birmingham City Council to confirm the rest and will add them as and when they do so.
Changes in south west Birmingham:
Bartley Green
- NO CHANGE: due to the support of Bartley Green Community Hub, the library will not face any change in hours at present
- Open
Tue & Fri 9am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm
Druids Heath
- From the 22nd July, Druids Heath Library will be closed on a Saturday in addition to Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Open:
Tue & Thu 9am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm
Frankley
- From the 22nd July, Frankley Library will be closed on a Friday in addition to Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Open:
Mon & Wed 9am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm
Harborne
- From the 22nd July, Harborne Library will be closed on a Friday, in addition to Monday and Sunday.
- Open:
Mon, Tue, Sat 9am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm
Thu 12pm – 7pm
Kings Heath
- From the 22nd July, Kings Heath Library will be closed on a Thursday, in addition to Wednesday and Sunday.
- Open:
Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 9am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm
Kings Norton
- From the 22nd July, Kings Norton Library will be closed on a Thursday, in addition to Monday and Sunday.
- Open:
Tues, Weds, Fri, Sat 9am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm
Northfield
- From week commencing 22 July 2024 Northfield Library will be closed on a Friday as well as on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Open:
Mon, Tues, Thu, Sat 9am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm
Quinton
- From the 22nd July, Quinton Library will be closed on a Friday in addition to Monday & Sunday
- Tue 10am – 1pm & 2 – 6pm;
Thu, Fri & Sat 9am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm
Selly Oak (Touchbase)
- Awaiting info
Stirchley
- From the 22nd July, Stirchley Library will be closed on a Thursday in addition to Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Open:
Tues 9am – 5pm,
Weds 10am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm,
Sat 9am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm
Weoley Castle
- From the 22nd July, Weoley Castle Library will be closed on a Tuesday in addition to Wednesday and Sunday
- Open:
Mon 10am – 1pm & 2 – 6pm;
Thu, Fri & Sat 9am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm