West Midland Library News & Developments
What's Going on in Libraryland West Midlands?
Referbishment, special event, launching a new service or is your local branch facing reduced opening hours or closure?
WM Branch is hoping to create a focus for library related news items featuring libraries and librarians within the region, but this will only work if you let us know what is going on out there.
So if you come across a news story in the press (local or national), a blog posting or a press release please send a link to the webmaster.
Major new libraries in the West Midlands.
There are two major new library developments currently underway in our region; The Library of Birmingham and the Worcester Library & History Centre, due to open in 2013 & 2012 respectivly. For further information see the panals on the right of the screen.
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Libraries across Stafford celebrate Family Learning Month
Libraries across Stafford will celebrate Family Learning Month with a whole host of free events this October. (Staffordshire County Council Press Release 23.09.2010)
Library's wifi service
A Free wifi service has beenlaunched in Broadway Library, (Worcester News 23.09.2010)
Droitwich youngsters have been celebrating the launch of their school’s brand new library.
Witton Middle School’s new library was officially opened on September 10, by the Mayor of Droitwich, Councillor Lynne Duffy.(Worcester News 21.09.2010)
£60m library project starting to take shape
Construction work on all five levels of Worcester's new £60m library & history is now nearing completion. (Worcester News 17.09.2010)New Blackheath Library set to offer new services
DETAILS have emerged what the people of Blachheath can expect when their new landmark library on the High Street opens. (Worcester News 08.08.2010)
Refurbished Library opens in St. John's Worcester.
A WEEK-long festival of free events from today will mark the refurbishment and reopening of a Worcester library. ( Worcester News 31.05.2010)