Library of Birmingham lit up in tribute to all terror victims – update
Tonight the Library of Birmingham was lit in the colours of the Belgian flag, in a show of solidarity to the victims of all terror attacks following two bombings in Brussels earlier today (22 March)....
View ArticleCould you be Birmingham’s next Poet Laureate?
The Library of Birmingham, along with local writer development group Writing West Midlands, is looking for a talented poet to become Birmingham’s next Poet Laureate. Alongside the city-wide search for...
View Article10 days to go until Birmingham Heritage Week begins
Birmingham Heritage Week organisers are encouraging local people and visitors to explore the city and learn something new about its history as the countdown to more than 200 events begins, with 10 days...
View ArticleBrasshouse @ Library of Birmingham classes begin
Classes to begin at Brasshouse @LibraryofBham – https://t.co/ccX9U2dujw #brum #localgov @Bret4Northfield pic.twitter.com/0O8cU7f33v — Birmingham Newsroom (@BCCNewsRoom) September 12, 2016 The first...
View ArticleBirmingham’s new Poets Laureate announced
Poet Laureate Matt Windle and Young Poet Laureate Nyanda Foday Photo courtesy of Lee Allen A poet with punch and a spoken-wordsmith determined to bring poetry to everyone have taken up the...
View ArticleThe ‘best bits’ of Romeo and Juliet comes to Brum
Families are being urged to introduce their children to the ‘best bits’ of Shakespeare during half term, as part of a free regional tour starting at the Library of Birmingham later this month. The...
View ArticleCity Libraries set to mark 150th anniversary
Libraries across Birmingham will be hosting a series of activities and events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the city’s first purpose-built Reference Library this month. Our Libraries week (24 to...
View ArticleCelebration of youth arts marks start of new cultural year
A free arts showcase celebrating the creativity of our city’s young people – and launching 2017 as the Year of South Asian Arts and Culture – takes place in Birmingham next week. The event, which will...
View ArticleLibrary of Birmingham & British Library win lottery grant for South Asian...
The Library of Birmingham and the British Library win Heritage Lottery Fund support to stage a major exhibition and public programme celebrating South Asian culture. Cllr Ian Ward Today (23 January...
View ArticleRevised library plans set for approval
Revised proposals for the future of Birmingham’s Community Library service have been drawn up following feedback from citizens during a recent 12-week period of public consultation. Initial plans for a...
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