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Our Community Libraries under Threat – Time for Action

Posted on July 11, 2024 by davidtreadwell

Because of the financial situation within Birmingham City Council, there are plans to make savings across all council services, including our local libraries. The Neighbourhood Forum knows what an important role the community libraries play to many local people. Not … Continue reading →

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Library Coffee Morning Restarts

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Kit Barlow

Great news! Before Covid 19 the popular coffee mornings at Acocks Green Library were a friendly drop-in for local people. It is great to hear that this relaxed social morning starts again this week (14th April). Everyone is welcome to … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Challenge at the Library

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Kids – what a great way to enjoy the free time of school holidays than to lose yourself in a book – whether you like great stories or facts and figures, the choice is yours – the Challenge – to … Continue reading →

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Bargain Book Sale

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Something worthwhile to spend the pocket money on!

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Books and Benches

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Every library in Birmingham runs the Summer Reading Challenge each summer holidays. The challenge to children is to read 6 books during the school holidays and write reviews of the books. There are incentive rewards along the way and a … Continue reading →

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Do You Want to Share Your Love of Reading?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Do you have a passion for reading? Are you looking for a really rewarding volunteering experience that will change a child’s life? Life is better when everyone can read well and express themselves confidently. Sadly, that isn’t always the case. … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Library – The Latest ***Updated ****REOPENS Tues 4th March

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Kit Barlow

**********************************Update 17th Feb – reopens Tuesday 4th March********************* Our councillor John O’Shea told us at the Public Meeting last night that they hoped the building would be back in council control on 19th February and then it would take about 10 days to … Continue reading →

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