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Solihull Libraries @SolLibraries

Providing Library Service to the residents of Solihull. Twitter account is staffed where possible Monday - Saturday during library opening hours.

Joined November 2015
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Due to Met Office amber warnings and severe weather expected later today, all Solihull Libraries sites will close this evening at 5pm to ensure the safety of our staff and customers whilst travelling. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Solihull Libraries retweeted
Solihull CEP@SolihullCEP_
13 Jan 2025
šŸ“£Brand new career development programme for 18-25 year olds!šŸ“£ Young Core Creatives is offering free training, networking and mentoring opportunities to young people looking to launch their career in the creative sectorā­ļø Find out more & apply šŸ‘‰ solihullcep.co.uk/young-coreā€¦
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Looking for a festive read? Why not try Mistletoe Malice by Kathleen Farrell, a rediscovered classic or The 12 Days of Murder by @AndreinaCordani, a locked-room mystery that will grip you from page one. Available to download as an eBook or on eAudio now on @BorrowBox šŸŽ„šŸŽ„
The image shows four versions of the same BorrowBox tile. Against a vivid green background is a white heading that either says 'Read Now' or 'Listen Now'. Under this is a smaller header saying 'You local library in your poscket'. Below this is an image of two devices - one shows either the text of the books featured or a screen playing the book and the other shows the cover of the books featured - Mistletoe Malice by Kathleen Farrell and The 12 Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani. To the right of this image is text that reads 'Thousands of eBooks/eAudiobooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today.' Below is are the logos for BorrowBox and the Apple Store and Google Play store.

ALT The image shows four versions of the same BorrowBox tile. Against a vivid green background is a white heading that either says 'Read Now' or 'Listen Now'. Under this is a smaller header saying 'You local library in your poscket'. Below this is an image of two devices - one shows either the text of the books featured or a screen playing the book and the other shows the cover of the books featured - Mistletoe Malice by Kathleen Farrell and The 12 Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani. To the right of this image is text that reads 'Thousands of eBooks/eAudiobooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today.' Below is are the logos for BorrowBox and the Apple Store and Google Play store.

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Borrow this extraordinary account of one girl's fight for survival during The Holocaust - available now in our libraries #TheDaughterOfAuschwitz
Along the top and bottom of the picture are the purple branding templates for Solihull Libraries. These show the words 'Solihull Libraries' and the logo for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council along the top and a collection of smaller images representing the library service along the bottom. The main area of the picture is a grid with three sections. On the left, in the larger section taking up two thirds of the space is the cover of The Girl Who Lived to Tell Her Story by Tova Friedman. On the right, the grid is divided into two uneven sections, In the larger upper section is a photo of a display of the books with a large poster for the book too. In the smaller lower sections is another photo showing a display of the books.

ALT Along the top and bottom of the picture are the purple branding templates for Solihull Libraries. These show the words 'Solihull Libraries' and the logo for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council along the top and a collection of smaller images representing the library service along the bottom. The main area of the picture is a grid with three sections. On the left, in the larger section taking up two thirds of the space is the cover of The Girl Who Lived to Tell Her Story by Tova Friedman. On the right, the grid is divided into two uneven sections, In the larger upper section is a photo of a display of the books with a large poster for the book too. In the smaller lower sections is another photo showing a display of the books.
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Solihull Libraries retweeted
The Core Theatre@coretheatresol
8 Dec 2024
Festive shopping and Christmas vibes come to The Core, Solihull on Saturday 14th December. #BrumHour #Solihull The Core Christmas Market features 30 stalls with handmade and artisan goods from small businesses & local artists. bit.ly/41ke0Lf
The Core Christmas Market

ALT The Core Christmas Market
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Solihull Libraries retweeted
Solihull Life@SolihullLife
26 Nov 2024
The #Solihull & #Birmingham #Caribbean #FamilyHistory group @CfhgMedia will be holding an open day at The Core Library, Solihull this Saturday 30 Nov 2024 10am-4pm. For detailed timings see @SolLibraries event page: tinyurl.com/cfgh-open-day-20ā€¦
A group of people standing in a gallery chatting and looking at an exhibition about Caribbean family history

ALT A group of people standing in a gallery chatting and looking at an exhibition about Caribbean family history
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Solihull Libraries retweeted
Solihull Life@SolihullLife
7 Nov 2024
Drop into the Core #Solihull before 16 Nov to see our #SolihullRemembers Wall of Memory #RemembranceDay display featuring details of individual veterans. To add your own card visit us or see solihulllife.org/remembranceā€¦ #ThrowbackThursday
A photograph of the foyer at The Core showing a staircase with a table-top display in front and cargo netting covering the under stair area. Affixed to the netting are small cards bearing a picture of a poppy and details of individuals commemorated

ALT A photograph of the foyer at The Core showing a staircase with a table-top display in front and cargo netting covering the under stair area. Affixed to the netting are small cards bearing a picture of a poppy and details of individuals commemorated
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Solihull Libraries retweeted
The Core Theatre@coretheatresol
27 Oct 2024
The Jungle Book is coming to The Core, Solihull on Thursday 31st October. #BrumHour Rudyard Kipling's classic tale is brought to life in a stunning display of light and shadow with beautiful shadow puppetry, ideal for families. Tickets at bit.ly/4dXMplW
Jungle Book shadow puppet theatre at The Core

ALT Jungle Book shadow puppet theatre at The Core
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Solihull Libraries retweeted
The Core Theatre@coretheatresol
20 Oct 2024
The Short is Beautiful film festival comes to Cineworld in Solihull this Tuesday 22 October. #BrumHour Showcasing the very best of West Midlands filmmaking talent and featuring a range of exciting and innovative short films. Book tickets at bit.ly/4ehxJOT
Short is Beautiful film festival

ALT Short is Beautiful film festival
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Solihull Libraries retweeted
The Core Theatre@coretheatresol
13 Oct 2024
The Short is Beautiful film festival comes to Cineworld in Solihull on Tuesday 22 October. #BrumHour Showcasing the very best of West Midlands filmmaking talent and featuring a range of exciting and innovative short films. Book tickets at bit.ly/4ehxJOT
Short is Beautiful film festival at Cineworld Solihull, 22 October

ALT Short is Beautiful film festival at Cineworld Solihull, 22 October
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Solihull Libraries retweeted
Caribbean Family History Group - Sol & B'ham@CfhgMedia
29 Sep 2024
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Today is World Mental Health Day. Make a difference & take part in research looking into dementia. Join Dementia Research matches people to appropriate research studies. Find out more or register as a volunteer at joindementiaresearch.nihr.acā€¦ #WorldMentalHealthDay #DementiaResearch
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Black British Ballet made a welcome return to The Core with Island Movements, a ballet telling the story of a Jamaican family in WW2 and their life in the UK. A powerful & moving piece that #ReclaimsTheNarrative. #SolihullCulture #BHM24 #BlackHistoryMonth
The picture shows three dancers from Black British Ballet performing Island Movements.

ALT The picture shows three dancers from Black British Ballet performing Island Movements.
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Solihull Libraries retweeted
Solihull CEP@SolihullCEP_
23 Sep 2024
Remember to book your tickets for our Tea Party 2024! Join us to find out what opportunities are available from arts organisations across Solihull, and the wider West Midlands! Tickets available here: thecoretheatresolihull.co.ukā€¦ @coretheatresol @solihullculture
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Island Movements: An epic tale of a Windrush family Join us at The Core Library on 7th October at 1:30pm for a short, moving ballet telling the story of a young soldier in WW2 and his life in the UK. A Q&A will follow the show. Book your free places at solihull.gov.uk/library-evenā€¦
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Join us at The Core Library on Thursday 19 September at 10:15 for a Cantonese language storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years with a stay and play afterwards and the chance to meet new friends. To book please go to solihull.spydus.co.uk/cgi-biā€¦
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Celebrate Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the biggest in the Chinese calendar, on 14th Sept at Touchwood Shopping Centre. There will be lion dances, lantern & calligraphy workshops and a chance to try a delicious mooncake. See our festivals booklist at solihull.spydus.co.uk/cgi-biā€¦
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Happy #NationalReadingGroupDay! Today weā€™re celebrating our #readinggroups and inviting you to join. If you want to discover new books and meet new people, find out about joining a group at your local Solihull library: solihull.gov.uk/Libraries
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Island Movements: An epic tale of a Windrush family Join us at The Core Library on 7th October at 1:30pm for a short, moving ballet about a young soldier in WW2 & later in the UK. A Q&A follows the show. Book your free place at solihull.gov.uk/library-evenā€¦ #BlackBritishBallet
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Bring more happiness into your life! Join a #readinggroup:- find out more today at your local Solihull library. solihull.gov.uk/Libraries
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