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Learn My Way Computer Skills Training at Meriden Library

Would you like to learn how to use a computer? We offer free training using the Learn My Way website with staff on hand to guide you. Sessions can be tailored to meet your needs and skill level, from creating documents to staying safe online. Sessions run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10.15am – 11.15am with booking in advance required. Contact library staff for more details on 01676 522717.

Session date: 15 Jul 2025 - 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Location: Meriden

Stories and Painting at Meriden Library

Every week we read one of our favourite stories and enjoy painting pictures connected to that story. Wipes to clean hands are provided, but we recommend wearing clothes it's okay to get messy in. Suitable for under 5s, accompanied by their grown-ups. No booking required.
Session date: 14 Jul 2025 - 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM
Location: Meriden

Rhyme Time at Balsall Common Library

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and movement with your little ones - Rhyme Time is free and fun for everyone and is a friendly, inclusive space for parents and carers to meet up, mingle and make new friends. Just call in, no booking is required.

Attend 10 sessions and get stamps in your 'Rhyme Time Passport' to get a special certificate and present from us.

Toys and time to play afterwards!

Session date: 15 Jul 2025 - 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Balsall Common

Family History Group at Balsall Common Library

A friendly, self-run support group for individuals with an interest in tracing their family history. All are welcome, both novices and more experienced researchers. Refreshments provided, donations welcome.
Session date: 17 Jul 2025 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Balsall Common

Games Club at Balsall Common Library

Join us for a variety of traditional, and newer games, from ludo and snakes and ladders to chess and draughts, and jigsaws, traditional playing cards and Skip Bo, and board games Rummikub, Sequence and Qwirkle! If you would like a drink whilst playing please just ask a member of the team. As part of our Warm Welcome to customers, there is no charge for this, but donations are welcome if you wish.
Session date: 14 Jul 2025 - 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Balsall Common

Scrabble Club at Balsall Common Library

If you enjoy playing Scrabble, you would be very welcome to join us for our morning game session. Dictionaries and current allowed word lists are provided! If you would like a drink whilst playing, please just ask a member of the team. As part of our Warm Welcome to customers, there is no charge for this, but donations are welcome if you wish.
Session date: 14 Jul 2025 - 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Location: Balsall Common

LITTLE BUNNIES RHYME TIME FOLLOWED BY STAY AND PLAY AT KNOWLE BRITISH LEGION

Join us for Rhyme time followed by stay & play. We will be hosting this events at The Royal British Legion in Knowle.

These sessions are aimed at 0-4 years

Booking is required. Please book a place for each child in your party 2 years old and over.

Thank you.

We look forward to seeing you.

Session date: 17 Jul 2025 - 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Location: Knowle

Grow in the Garden at The Core Library

Grow is an interactive performance for children aged 3-7. It is an invitation to learn all about the wonders of our plants, atmosphere and earth, through dance, intriguing soundscapes and heart-warming storytelling. Travel with us up to the skies, into the oceans and through the jungle and be left with knowledge, enthusiasm and a real love for the environment, understanding the role we all play in looking after it.

This is a free event, but places must be booked. Please book a ticket for each member of your party.

Session date: 12 Jul 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: The Core

Meet and Play at The Core Library

Meet and Play is an opportunity for young families to meet, relax, chat and play together.

The session is for families, led by families. Toys are provided.

Age 0-2 years. No booking required. Term time only.

Session date: 18 Jul 2025 - 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: The Core

Rhyme Time at The Core Library

Join us at 10:15am at The Core Library for an interactive session for babies and toddlers. The session will include popular rhymes and songs and will last for 20-30 minutes. Also, why not stay and play afterwards - toys are provided.

Booking is essential and opens 5 days before the session. Please book a place for all adults and children over the age of 2. Unaccompanied adults cannot attend.

We look forward to seeing you.

Session date: 16 Jul 2025 - 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Location: The Core

Story Time at The Core Library

Join us on Tuesday mornings at 10:15 am for Story Time at The Core Library. These sessions are aimed at children aged 2 - 5 years and are held during term time only. Also, why not stay and play afterwards with toys and games available.

Booking is required. Please book a place for everyone in your party aged 2 and over, including adults.

We look forward to seeing you.

Session date: 15 Jul 2025 - 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Location: The Core

Storytime at Shirley Library

Storytime at Shirley Library.

A selection of stories to entertain and delight suitable for ages 2 - 5.

Mondays between 10:30am - 11:00am, term time only.

No need to book just come along.

Session date: 14 Jul 2025 - 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Shirley

Rhymetime at Shirley Library

Interactive songs and rhymes to enhance language development (and raise a smile too)

Tuesday mornings 10:30am - 11:00am term time only, suitable for ages 0 - 3

No need to book just come along.

Session date: 15 Jul 2025 - 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Shirley

Solihull Lifestyle Service Free 12 Week Weight Management Course - Thursday Evenings

Start your weight loss journey with the Solihull Lifestyle Service today!

Join one of their free 12 week courses at Chelmsley Wood Library. Their friendly and knowledgeable Behaviour Change specialists will support you in reaching your goals. You will also have the opportunity to meet new people and have access to free one to one support if desired.

Courses start from 22nd May and run every Thursday from 5.00pm-6.30pm.

To book your place call 0800 599 9880.

Session date: 17 Jul 2025 - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Chelmsley Wood

Solihull Lifestyle Service Free 12 Week Weight Management Course - Tuesday Mornings

Start your weight loss journey with the Solihull Lifestyle Service today!

Courses start from 29th April and run every Tuesday from 10.30am-12.00pm.

To book your place call 0800 599 9880.

Session date: 15 Jul 2025 - 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Chelmsley Wood

Stories & Painting at Hampton Library

Every Tuesday, we read a fun story and do some painting or colouring to go with it! Suitable for under 5s. Warm water to wash hands is provided, but we recommend wearing clothes that it's okay to get messy in.
Session date: 15 Jul 2025 - 2:15 PM to 2:50 PM
Location: Hampton-in-Arden

Story Time With Rhymes at Dickens Heath Library

Join us on Thursday mornings (term-time only) to listen to stories and sing along to some well-known nursery rhymes!

Stay and play afterwards, with toys and colouring sheets available.

Booking is advised as numbers are limited - please book a place for everyone aged 2 and over (including adults)

We look forward to seeing you there!

Session date: 17 Jul 2025 - 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Location: Dickens Heath

Thriller Book Club at Chelmsley Wood Library

Are you an avid reader of Thriller and Crime novels? Have you always wanted to join a book club?

Chelmsley Wood Library will be hosting a brand new reading group of thrillers and crime writers every third Friday afternoon, from 16th May 2.30pm - 3.30pm.

If you are interested in joining the group and for more infomation, please contact Jess on 07753322471.

Session date: 18 Jul 2025 - 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Chelmsley Wood

Solihull Music Session With Laura

Half an hour of fun musical exploration for under 5's with Laura.
Session date: 17 Jul 2025 - 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Location: Marston Green

Little Hobbits (Story and Rhyme Time) at Hobs Moat Library

Join us every Thursday morning (term time only) at 10:15am for a combined story and rhyme time session.

These sessions are aimed at children aged 0-5 years.

Session date: 17 Jul 2025 - 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Hobs Moat

Stop Smoking Clinic

Do you want to stop or reduce your smoking?

The Solihull Lifestyle Service can help, by offering a range of health and well-being advice and support to help you make positive lifestyle changes.

For more information, contact the Solihull Lifestyle service on 0800 599 9880.

Every Friday 10am-1pm, 2pm-4pm.

Session date: 18 Jul 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Chelmsley Wood

Free Arts and Crafts Workshop for Adults

Come along to Chelmsley Wood Library and take part in a free arts and craft workshop to help you relax and have fun.

Open to all adults 18+

Session date: 17 Jul 2025 - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Chelmsley Wood

Knit and Natter

Our friendly Knit and Natter group meets every Tuesday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm at Chelmsley Wood Library.

Share skills and knitting patterns, or brush up on your crochet over a cup of tea and a friendly chat!

There is no need to book, just drop in!

Session date: 15 Jul 2025 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Chelmsley Wood

Poetry Group

Do you enjoy poetry? Read, listen and explore your best-loved poems and more.

There is a small charge of 50p for tea, coffee and biscuits.

Everyone is welcome!.

Session date: 14 Jul 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Hobs Moat

Scrabble Club

Come along and play a game of Scrabble!

Every Wednesday 2pm-4.30pm in the Dwell area at The Core Library.

Free and open to all.

Session date: 16 Jul 2025 - 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: The Core

Japanese Language Storytime - The Core Library

Join us at The Core Library on Thursday 17 July at 10:15 for a Japanese language story time & rhyme time.

The session is for children aged 0 - 5 years and there is a stay and play afterwards with toys and games available for the children and the chance to meet new friends.

Please book a place on this page. Unaccompanied adults are not permitted to attend the session.

We look forward to seeing you.

7 月 17 日木曜日 10:15 から、ソリフルコアライブラリーで日本語の絵本読み聞かせと手遊び歌をします。

0 ～ 5 歳のお子様が対象で、セッション後はライブラリーの'stay and play'に残り自由に遊んだり、親子同士交流する場として利用して頂けます。

皆様のお越しをお待ちしております。

Session date: 17 Jul 2025 - 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Location: The Core