Halesowen Library
Library Modernisation Programme
Dudley Council is modernising its library service. For further information click the link below.
Address | Queensway Mall The Cornbow Halesowen B63 4AZ |
Telephone No | 01384 812982 (Lending) 01384 812980 (Reference) 01384 812983 (Junior) 01384 812984 (Music/Video) |
Fax | 01384 812981 |
E-Mail | |
Opening Hours | Monday | 09:00 - | 17:30 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - | 17:30 |
Wednesday | 09:30 - | 17:30 |
Thursday | 09:00 - | 17:30 |
Friday | 09:00 - | 19:00 |
Saturday | 09:00 - | 17:00 |
Sunday | CLOSED |
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Resources Information Services Department Community Information Telephone Directories Local History Information Basic Skills Collection Parent & Child Collection Books in Other Languages Talking Books Large Print Books Newspapers & Magazines DVDs CDs | Facilities Full Wheelchair Access Induction Loop Study Desks ICT Study Suite Photocopier Fax Display Space for Hire Meeting Rooms for Hire Car parking is available on a Pay and Display basis in the town. |
Adults
Councillors Surgery
Meet and discuss issues with your local councillor on the second Friday of the month between 17:15 and 18:45 in the library's coffee lounge.
Local History Talks
The library hosts a programme of local history talks each year, starting in September and running through to the following April. For details of talks happening soon contact the library.
Reading Group
Halesowen reading group is very popular and meets once a month on a Tuesday between 16:00 and 17:00(dates may vary please ask for details).
The Credit Union
Find out more about the financial services offered by the Credit Union who can be found in the IT Suite (5th floor) every Wednesday morning between 10:00 and 13:00
Computer Clubs and Classes
See below.
Children and Teenagers
Storytime
Storytimes for children are held every Friday morning at library, 09:30-10:00(term time only)
Rattle & Rhyme
A lively, interactive session aimed at children aged 0 to 4 years old. Held on Monday and Wednesday mornings between 11:15 -11:45 in the coffee lounge (floor 6).
Chatterbooks
A reading group just for children and teenagers that meet on the second Tuesday in the month between 15:45 and 16:45 to read, discuss and review a range of books.
Saturday Stories for dads and kids
Storytime for dads and their children are held once a month on Saturdays(dates may vary please ask for details)
Computers and Learning
The library has 29 computers for public use with the following facilities:
MS Office
Internet Access
Scanning
Colour Printing
Height Adjustable Desk
Screen Magnification Software
Text to Speech Software
Large Monitor
Alternative Mice and Keyboards
Computer Clubs and Classes
Computer classes, aimed at beginners and giving people the opportunity to achieve a recognised IT qualification (CLAiT) are held throughout the day on Tuesdays. All classes are currently fully booked but contact the library for details of how to add your name to the waiting list.
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