Bromsgrove Library  

Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, B60 1AP

Tel: 01905 765025
Fax: 01905 765026
Email:BromsgroveLib@worcestershire.gov.uk

(AW.C.Ex.H.MF. RP)

Bromsgrove Library re-opened on Monday 13th March 2006, after refurbishment.

The new opening hours are:-
Mon.: 9.30 - 8.00
Tues: 9.30 - 5.30
Wed: 9.30 - 5.30
Thur: 9.30 - 5.30
Fri: 9.30 - 8.00
Sat: 9.30 - 5.30

Map of how to get to the library

INTRODUCTION

Bromsgrove Library is a busy community Library.  The library offers not only books but also music CDs, stories on CD and cassette, foreign language tapes, videos and DVDs, for adults and children.  Membership is free and open to everyone, of all ages.

The library has 25 public computer terminals, which can be used to access the internet, and also for Microsoft Office applications. One terminal has Dolphin software for the visually impaired.  There is also a colour printer and a scanner attached to a terminal.

The library has a collection of reference books, always there for consultation.  A selection of daily papers and weekly and month magazines are taken.

A vending machine provides a selection of hot drinks.

Exhibitions
The Library holds different exhibitions each month, displaying local talent.  The 2008 exhibition programme is available for you to view.

Children's Activities
There are a number of childrens events being held in the Library over the school holidays.

Local Studies Collection
The library holds a collection of material on the local area, consisting books, maps, local papers, and ephemera.  
This includes :
The Bromsgrove Messenger (the local paper) on microfilm from 1860 onwards
Census for 1811, 1821, 1851; full transcripts for the area for 1891 and 1901 on microfilm
Palmers' Bromsgrove Almanack 1860 - 1912; 1937 - 1945
Books are listed on the library catalogue.  View the index to the local maps  (91.76 KB).

Mobile Library Service
There is a Mobile Library Service operating in the small towns and villages around Bromsgrove.

Reader's Group
Bromsgrove Library Readers's Group meets monthly, on the second monday, between 6.30pm and 7.45pm.  The 2008 programme can be viewed on the Readers Group home page.

For further information about Bromsgrove Library please contact the library