Temporary library closures
From 22 July, library opening hours have changed.
These changes are temporary and are solely due to staff resignations which leaves limited staff availability over the coming weeks.
We are in the process of recruiting and the temporary schedule will be reviewed regularly, with normal hours resuming as staffing permits.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Find your nearest library
We have different opening hours at each library. You can check the opening hours on each library page. Find your local library.
Aston library
Due to staff resignations, we will have limited staff availability from 16 July 2024.
We are currently in the process of recruiting and we will regularly review the temporary closure of the library. The library will reopen as staffing permits.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Balsall Heath library
Balsall Heath library is closed for major building and remodelling works, including adding a mezzanine floor.
Progress on opening the library will be published here as soon as possible.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
The nearest libraries to Balsall Heath library are Kings Heath library and Sparkhill library.
Frankley library
Frankley library will close for Christmas at 5:00pm on Wednesday 18 December.
It will reopen at 9:00am on Monday 6 January.
Glebe Farm library
Glebe Farm library will be closed on Friday 27 December 2024.
Perry Common library
Perry Common library will be closed on Friday 13 December 2024.
Selly Oak (Touchbase) library
Selly Oak (Touchbase) library will close at 3:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024.
It will re-open on Thursday 2 January 2025.
Spring Hill library
The library is closed until further notice due to issues with the building. Due to the age and current state of the pipework in the building, a new heating solution is required. A feasibility study has been approved to obtain a quote for a new boiler.
The Library of Birmingham is less than a mile away from Spring Hill library, offering an alternative service for members of the public during the closure.
Progress on opening Spring Hill Library will be published here as soon as the necessary works have been scheduled.
All libraries are closed on Bank Holidays.
Bank Holiday closures 2025
- New Year’s Day – Wednesday 1 January 2025
- Good Friday – Friday 18 April 2025
- Easter Monday – Monday 21 April 2025
- May Bank Holiday – Monday 5 May 2025
- Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 26 May 2025
- Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 25 August 2025
- Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December 2025
- Boxing Day – Friday 26 December 2025
Additional closures and changes to opening hours - December 2024
Community libraries
Libraries that are open will close at 1:00pm on:
- Tuesday 24 December
- Tuesday 31 December
Library of Birmingham
The library will close at 5:00pm on:
- Tuesday 24 December
- Tuesday 31 December
Bartley Green Library
The library will be closed on:
- 24 December
- 27 December
- 31 December
Bloomsbury Library
The library will be closed on:
- 23 December
- 30 December
Page last updated: 20 December 2024
