For this week’s blog, Salima, our Library Assistant takes a look at Turner Macon’s 1829 translation of the Shahnameh, a Persian saga of folklore, legend and history (A095/1829) theironroom.wordpress.com/2024/04/15/tur… LibraryofBirmingham

#WorldArtDay

🥂 The Highlight overlooks the Book Rotunda, ideal for drinks receptions amidst art & literature.

🎨 The Gallery exhibits feature Library treasures, including world-class archives, heritage & photography.

Get in touch to hire a space: bit.ly/3Y5yhiE

Upcoming Young Parent group sessions in May and June!

Our Young Parents Groups are a free, friendly & fun group and a great way to meet like-minded young parents and get support from our Birmingham Careers Service advisers

More info birminghamcareersservice.co.uk/ypg/

We are supporting World Book Night UK with The Reading Agency to celebrate the difference that reading makes to our lives.

LibraryofBirmingham World Book Night UK

#Birmingham UK, the LibraryofBirmingham as it catches the setting #sun 😎
#Birmingham WeAre #FullColourNoFear

#SundayShowcase . The Voice : 40 Years of Black British Lives. A history of Britain's only and longest running Black British newspaper. Reference – 072 Black & South Asian History Collection LibraryofBirmingham The Voice Newspaper

#GardeningDay #botanicalgardens . As it's National Gardening Day, here's a colourful picture of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Designed by John Loudon in 1829. WK-E1-318 LibraryofBirmingham Birmingham Botanical Gardens UK

#Vaisakhi . To mark the start of Vaisakhi 2024, here’s a programme from 1999 celebrating the tri - centenary of the Khalsa. Reference - LP 19.971 LibraryofBirmingham CSGB

Later tonight the LibraryofBirmingham will be lit orange to mark Vaisakhi

A very happy and blessed #Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating in Birmingham and around the world today.
#HappyVaisakhi

October 5th 1974. Demolition workers pulling down the municipal library.The library was at the back of the Birmingham and Midland Institute, and was compulsorily purchased to make room for a road that was never built.

#birmingham #brumpic #history #heritage #library

🗣️ We are currently consulting on future options to delivery library services and meet budget savings.

Take part in the survey and join one of our online consultations.

For further info visit the link in comments.

#PhotoFriday . Last week we brought you the passageways off Spiceal Street - so here’s the real deal taken on 29 July 1952. Wheatlands Furnishers were based at 6 Spiceal Street. Reference - Bull Ring 24 LibraryofBirmingham

#PetLove . Today is National Love Your Pet Day. Pets always need looking after especially during conflict - how to care for a furry loved one in a war - look no further than this 1939 guide. Reference - Birmingham Institution E/12 (544113) LibraryofBirmingham

#Birmingham UK, the LibraryofBirmingham all lit up in green for #Eid tonight 😎
#Birmingham WeAre #Eid mubarak2024

📆 Later tonight the LibraryofBirmingham will be lit green to mark #Eid

🎉 Wishing everyone celebrating #eid ulfitr2024 in #Birmingham and around the world a happy and blessed #eid #eid mubarak🌙

📸 Photo courtesy Tom Ranahan

#EidMubarak

I’m pleased that LibraryofBirmingham will be lit green tonight to mark the occasion of #EidulFitr 🌙

Have a blessed day with loved ones 💚

May Allah SWT accept our charity, forgive our sins and transgressions, and ease the suffering of all those in pain. Ameen 🤲🏽

18th April - 29th June at LibraryofBirmingham

Curated & organised by Maria Reaney

The exhibition brings together 16 international artists to shed light on the social and emotional challenges faced by children during lockdowns and thereafter.

See more here: instagram.com/littlefacesbig…

🎉 Wishing everyone celebrating #eid ulfitr2024 in #Birmingham and around the world a happy and blessed #eid #eid mubarak🌙

#PollyOliver . Dear me, looks like Polly had too much cheese before she went to bed. Extreme measures really to find her true love. Reference – Broadside Songs, vol.2, page 119. LF 05.2 LibraryofBirmingham

We will be out and about today at our usual stops in our smaller replacement van. Lots of great books on board ready to be borrowed. LibraryofBirmingham Bham City Council