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Repair and Share at Dickens Heath Library

Our next 'Repair Shop' inspired event will take place on Saturday 18th May.

Our fantastic team of volunteer repairers will be on hand, offering repairs to all kinds of items including clothing, toys and bikes; plus advice on a variety of practical projects.

Refreshments will be available.

Booking not required, just drop in.

If you would like anymore information, please ask a member of library staff.

We look forward to seeing you!

Session date: 18 May 2024 - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Dickens Heath

Little Hobbits (Story Time) at Hobs Moat Library - National Smile Month

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 details: We will be hosting a visit from a local dentist who will be reading a story and teaching children all about how to look after their teeth.
Session date: 16 May 2024 - 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Hobs Moat

Hora da História - Portuguese Language Storytime at The Core Library

Join us on Thursday 16 May at 10:15 for a Portuguese language storytime at The Core Library.
The session is for children aged 2 - 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.
Booking is required. Please book a place for everyone in your party aged 2 and over, including adults.
We look forward to seeing you.

Junte-se a nós na quinta-feira, 16 de Maio às 10:15 para uma Contação de História em Português na The Core Library.
A sessão é para crianças de 2 a 5 anos e haverá espaço para se divertir com jogos e brinquedos após o encerramento. Uma ótima oportunidade para as crianças e para você fazer novos amigos.
É necessário reservar a entrada para todos acima de 2 anos, inclusive adultos.

Esperamos vocês!

Session date: 16 May 2024 - 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Location: The Core

Solihull Music Session

Come along and make some music and enjoy songs with Laura.
Session date: 16 May 2024 - 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Location: Marston Green

Script Writing Workshop

Have a go at writing a script for TV, theatre or radio! Learn how to create a believable character, giving them a voice and a powerful story. Writer-in-residence Liz John will show you how to write a brilliant script to take your audience on a dramatic journey.

Suitable for beginners, emerging writers and anyone who wants to give script-writing a try.

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Session date: 18 May 2024 - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Chelmsley Wood

Story Time for the Under 5's

Half an hour of stories, fun, colouring or simple craft for the under 5's every Monday in term time. 2.30-3.00pm
Session date: 20 May 2024 - 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Marston Green

Storytime at Shirley Library

Storytime at Shirley Library.

Once upon a Monday morning 10:30am - 11:00am (term time only) suitable for ages 2 - 5.

No need to book, just come along.

Session date: 20 May 2024 - 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Shirley

Rhymetime at Shirley Library

We have rhymetime sessions coming up a’plenty,

rhymes, songs, even the odd divertimenti…

Shirley Library on Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:00 (term time only) suitable for ages 0-5

No need to book, just come along.

Session date: 14 May 2024 - 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Shirley

Rhymetime at The Core Library

Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 am for Rhymetime at The Core Library. An interactive session for babies and toddlers lasting around 20 - 30 minutes. The session will include popular rhymes and songs and is held during term time only. Also, why not stay and play afterwards (toys are provided).

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

Please note: in order to provide a safe environment, we cannot guarantee that anyone dropping in, without booking, will be able to stay and take part in the session. Places can only be booked 5 days before the event.

Session date: 15 May 2024 - 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Location: The Core

Stories & Painting at Meriden Library

Every week we read one of our favourite stories and enjoy painting pictures connected to that story. Warm water to wash hands is 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: 20 May 2024 - 2:15 PM to 2:40 PM
Location: Meriden

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.

Suitable for children aged 0 - 2 years. No booking required. Term time only.

Session date: 17 May 2024 - 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Location: The Core

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: 14 May 2024 - 2:15 PM to 2:40 PM
Location: Hampton-in-Arden

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.

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month 2.15pm-4.00pm.

Session date: 16 May 2024 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Balsall Common

Games Club at Balsall Common Library

New for 2024! Join us for a variety of traditional, and newer games, from ludo and snakes and ladders to chess and draughts, and jigsaws, playing cards and Rummikub and Sequence
Session date: 20 May 2024 - 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 at our weekly Scrabble sessions.
Dictionaries and refreshments are provided.

Session date: 20 May 2024 - 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Location: Balsall Common

Saturday Childrens Board Games Club

Come to the library for a fun-filled morning of playing board games and crafting. Suitable for ages 5 and up; adults need to stay in the library while their children are playing and crafting.
Session date: 18 May 2024 - 10:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Balsall Common

Rhyme Time at Balsall Common Library

Rhyme Time sessions take place on Tuesday afternoons at 2.15pm. Enjoy songs, rhymes and rhythm with your little ones - Rhyme Time is free and fun for everyone.

Our sessions involve a mix of songs, rhymes, rhythm, and movement, with 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: 14 May 2024 - 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Balsall Common

STORYTIME AND RHYMES AT KNOWLE LIBRARY

Join us to listen to some stories and sing along to some popular rhymes.

Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Please book a place for each child in your party 2 years old and over. If you plan on bringing more than one child over 2 please ring the library for confirmation.

Due to restricted space only one adult per child may be able to attend the session.

Please do cancel your booking if you're unable to attend as we normally have a waiting list.

Thank you.

We look forward to seeing you.

Session date: 16 May 2024 - 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Knowle

Solihull College Free Counselling course

Solihull College and University Centre are offering a free Counselling course at Chelmsley Wood Library, every Monday morning from 9.30am-12.30pm.

This qualification is designed for anyone over 18 who uses, or would like to use, helping skills either at work or in a personal capacity. This course is for people who would like to find out about counselling skills. You will study the definition of counselling and developing self-awareness through skills practice. The course introduces approaches and offers opportunities to practice listening skills - empathy, reflecting, paraphrasing, summarising and focusing.

If you are interested in booking a place please ring Solihull College on 0121 678 7000.

Session date: 20 May 2024 - 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Chelmsley Wood

Story Time with Rhymes at Dickens Heath Library

Join us for story time and sing along to some well-known nursery rhymes...with instruments and puppets!

Stay and play afterwards, with themed colouring sheets available.

Booking required as numbers are limited. Please book a place for everyone in your party aged 2 and over (including adults)

Term time only.

We look forward to seeing you!

Session date: 16 May 2024 - 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Location: Dickens Heath

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.

The creative craft sessions are at Chelmsley Wood Library every Thursday and cover a variety of activities like drawing, textiles, clay and decoration making!

Open to all adults 18+

Session date: 16 May 2024 - 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Chelmsley Wood

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: 17 May 2024 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Chelmsley Wood

Scrabble Club

Do you love playing Scrabble ?

Our Scrabble Club takes place every Monday 2-4.30pm.

Pop along for a game or two and test your word skills.

Session date: 20 May 2024 - 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Knowle