Library of Birmingham Reader Services

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 11 – 17 May. We have set up a display on the Upper Terrace, Foyer, featuring a curated selection of resources focused on mental health and wellbeing. @LibraryofBham

#ScreenFreeWeek is here. Best ‘algorithm’ is a walk down the library aisles. @LibraryofBham #BookTwitter

8 June 2026 is celebrated as VE Day. We have a large selection of books available to borrow to learn about this period of history. @LibraryofBham

The next in-person Book Chat is scheduled for Saturday, May 09. Please note the new time. We will be meeting from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Job Box, located in the Music Library. @LibraryofBham #BookTwitter

This month borrow four fantastic eBooks. Enjoy these titles through #BorrowBox with your library membership. · Quiet Bones by Sarah Ward · The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth · A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci · The Midnight Library by Matt Haig @LibraryofBham #BorrowBox

What are you reading right now? Join our monthly book chat and share your titles using the hashtag #ReaderServicesBookChat @LibraryofBham #ReaderServicesBookChat #BookTwitter

Join us for the first-ever #ReaderServicesBookChat! We want to know what you are reading this month. Share your current titles below or in a new post using the hashtag. @LibraryofBham #ReaderServicesBookChat

Exam season is here! We have dedicated study spaces and free Wi-Fi available on the second floor. @LibraryofBham

As the temperature soars, remember to stay hydrated. If you are coming to the library to study, don't forget to bring your reusable bottle. We have a water dispenser on the second floor. @LibraryofBham

That's a wrap on #WorldBookNight! Thank you for celebrating reading during this #NationalYearOfReading2026. We'd love to know how you spent your World Book Night and #ReadingHour. Fill out this short survey to tell us what you got up to 👇 surveymonkey.com/r/DTWWQYH

#WorldBookNight is tomorrow, 23 April. Take some time to read from 7-8pm and join the online conversation. Share what you are reading using #WorldBookNight #ReadingHour

#WorldBookNight is just one sleep away 😴 If you know someone who could benefit from the power of reading, invite them to celebrate World Book Night! 🌘 👉 worldbooknight.org/resources #GoAllIn2025 #NationalYearOfReading2026 @Go_All_In_2026

We are launching a monthly book chat on X. More details will be shared over the next few weeks — stay tuned. @LibraryofBham

Every year, 22nd April is celebrated as #StephenLawrenceDay. We have set up a book display on the Upper Terrace featuring a curated selection of Black fiction and non-fiction. @LibraryofBham

The International Booker Prize shortlist has been announced. We have set up a book display on the Upper Lending Terrace featuring this year's nominated titles along with previous winners. @LibraryofBham

We bring your attention to books that will help you to recognize and reduce stress, and enrich for happier, resilient and healthier life. @LibraryofBham

We are launching a monthly book chat on X soon. It is a great chance for you to share your ideas and suggestions―more details will be posted in the next few weeks! @LibraryofBham #BookTwitter

The Booker Prize shortlist has been announced. We have set up a book display on the Upper Lending Terrace featuring this year's nominated titles along with previous winners. @LibraryofBham