Castle Vale Library
www.birmingham.gov.uk/castlevalelibrary
A History of Castle Vale by Geoff Bateson
New Children's Reading GroupDo you enjoy reading? Do you have a favourite author? Do you like to chat about the books you’ve read? Would you like to meet others? Come along to our new Children's Reading Group. All ages welcome. Places can be booked at Castle Vale library on 0121 464 7335. Refreshments will be available.
New Crime Reading Group at Castle Vale Library
Meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 10.30am-11.30am. Contact Janice McLearnon on 0121 464 7335 for more information.
Is your school signed up for the Children's University? Did you know that you can get your special passport stamped at Castle Vale Library? Plus - look out for some great online activities with Stories from the Web which will count towards your learning hours - coming soon! www.birminghamchildrensuniversity.co.uk
New Online Library Catalogue
This is now available. To search the catalogue click Online Library Catalogue
To renew and reserve online click Login to the Online Catalogue
Keep Birmingham Working
This is a broad partnership initiative, delivered through libraries, to help people in Birmingham find work, start a business, learn new skills or become self employed. Your local library is a community hub that can help you back into the world of paid employment, or be your own boss and upgrade your skills through its range of services. Find out more about our Library Work Clubs and Enterprise Clubs.
10 High Street
Castle Vale, Birmingham
West Midlands
UK
B35 7PR
Buses
No 67 From Birmingham - stops just behind the new building
No 68 From Sutton Coldfield - stops just behind the new building
No 71 From Solihull - stops behind the building but there's a bit of a walk
Parking
There is a car park for library users behind the new building
Closure Details for Public Holidays
Castle Vale Library Location Map
Tell us what you think about Castle Vale Library
Library Manager Mandy Neary
Assistant Library Manager Lesley Aston
Children and Teenagers
Homework Support Sessions (Term time only)
Monday 3 - 5pm
Tuesday 3 - 5pm
Thursday 3 - 5pm
Friday 3- 5pm
Dedicated time when staff can give you extra help to get all the information you need, as well as support with the best ways to tackle your projects. Get free internet access and free printouts! - up to four black and white and one colour.
A-Z of websites for homework- Help with homework online
Teenage Magazines
For young people aged 16 and under
Young Libraries
Find out more about how children can enjoy the library at www.birmingham.gov.uk/younglibraries
Childcare
To find out about childcare facilities in your area, please contact the Family Information Service on 0121 303 3521.
Resources
Special Collections
Health information, Local information, Homework collection, Parents and Carers
Music CDs for loan
Study space
Display space for local groups
Internet access and computer facilities
Photocopying facilities
Find out useful information about your area (for example childcare, nursing homes, schools performance)
Adults
Reading group for adults
Local Planning Applications Online
Ward information
Castle Vale Library is now one of the local services managed by the Erdington district.
Information for Learning and Work. All our libraries offer up to date, free and impartial information on local and national learning and work opportunities.