Thriller Book Club at Chelmsley Wood Library

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.

Free Arts & Crafts Workshops at Shirley Library

Free Arts & Crafts Workshops at Shirley Library

Welcoming HKBN(O) families and all the community.

No need to book, just turn up!

A Postcard from Balsall Common - a local and community history project

A Postcard from Balsall Common - a local and community history project

This June, Balsall Common library will be inviting our community to take a trip down memory lane and remember days gone by in the village with a local history exhibition called A Postcard from Balsall Common. Staff staged similar exhibitions in 2020 and 2024 and are now hoping to once again encourage residents to share their memories by filling in a postcard in the library to be pegged on a special ‘reminiscence washing line’. The library is especially keen to hear from anyone who has any old photographs, newspaper articles and other items of interest concerning the village and its history. Any information about shops and businesses that are no longer with us, or local individuals of note would also be gratefully received. As well as sharing newly collected memories and local history with the community, the library will also be preserving them for posterity by adding copies to the Solihull Heritage & Local Studies Service, at The Core in Solihull town centre. To talk to the library about sharing photographs, objects or memories, or for further information, please contact Keri on 01676 523804 or by email at balsallcommonlibrary@solihull.gov.uk
Build a Bug Storytime and Craft Activity at Chelmsley Wood Library

Build a Bug Storytime and Craft Activity at Chelmsley Wood Library

Come along to Chelmsley Wood Library for a bug themed storytime with rhymes to sing to your little ones!

Then join our exciting craft activity where we will be making butterfly and bumblebee plant pots with growing green hair to take home!

This activity is suitable for children between 18 months to 6 years old. 

Please book a place for each child that will be attending.

We look forward to seeing you then! 

Reminiscence Café at Balsall Common Library

Reminiscence Café at Balsall Common Library

As part of our local history exhibition, A Postcard from Balsall Common, we are hosting a Reminiscence Café, We hope to see you for coffee, cake and good conversation! If you have any stories to share, please fill out a postcard and peg it on our washing line. The café is free of charge, but donations are welcome if you wish to help us hold events like this one in the future.
Solihull Libraries in conversation with Alex Stone

Solihull Libraries in conversation with Alex Stone

Join us as we celebrate Crime Reading Month and welcome psychological thriller author, Alex Stone to The Core Library.

Alex is the author of four psychological thrillers and will be joining us to tell all about her latest release, The Quiet Sister. She'll be sharing her writing process and her journey to becoming a published author.

This event is free, though places must be booked in advance.

Alex will be selling (and signing) copies of her novel at the event.

Cantonese Language Storytime at The Core Library

Cantonese Language Storytime at The Core Library

Join us at The Core Library on Thursday 3 July at 10:15 for a Cantonese language storytime.

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 for all adults and children in your group. Unaccompanied adults cannot attend.

We look forward to seeing you.

 7 3日(星期四) 上午1015 Core圖書館有粵語故事和兒歌時間。

 

該活動適合05歲兒童,之後會提供玩具同遊戲,並有機會結識新朋友。

 

期待您來參加。

The Chelmsley Tale

The Chelmsley Tale

The Chelmsley Tale is a magical, hilarious storytelling adventure that brings to life the fairytales and legends surrounding the origins of Chelmsley Wood. Join the mischievous Woodling as she stirs up trouble, meet Chelmund the Saxon, and uncover the peculiar tales of Eliza Lott, Dr. CureSure, and other fantastical figures from Chelmsley’s folklore. With plenty of laughter, imagination, and a touch of magic, The Chelmsley Tale is a whirlwind of fun for all families!

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

 

The Chelmsley Tale

The Chelmsley Tale

The Chelmsley Tale is a magical, hilarious storytelling adventure that brings to life the fairytales and legends surrounding the origins of Chelmsley Wood. Join the mischievous Woodling as she stirs up trouble, meet Chelmund the Saxon, and uncover the peculiar tales of Eliza Lott, Dr. CureSure, and other fantastical figures from Chelmsley’s folklore. With plenty of laughter, imagination, and a touch of magic, The Chelmsley Tale is a whirlwind of fun for all families!

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

 

Grow in the Garden

Grow in the Garden

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.

Grow in the Garden

Grow in the Garden

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.

Summer Craft Table at Chelmsley Wood Library

Summer Craft Table at Chelmsley Wood Library

Come along to Chelmsley Wood Library to take part in our Summer craft table to make your own paper bugs, garden collage or flower wreath!

Reserving a space is advisible due to limited spaces available.