Central Library
High Street
West Bromwich
B70 8DZ

Tel: 0121 569 4904 (Lending Library)
Tel: 0121 569 4911 (Information Service and Reference Library)
Fax: 0121 525 9465
Email: central_library@sandwell.gov.uk

Local buses: 74, 79, 414, 428, 644

• Show me the Library at Multi-Map.com.
• A number of public car parks are within walking distance.
• Alternative level access and disabled parking bay are available via the Town Hall car park, off Lodge Road
• A hearing loop is available at the library counter.

Serving the needs of the 21st century, yet built in the early 20th century, Central boasts the largest, and most varied range of stock of any library in the Borough. Its Learning Centre offers free public access to the internet via a large number of computers, study guides and careers information - backed up by surgeries run by partners such as Job Link.

An extensive and wide-ranging Information Service and Reference Library is housed on the first floor.

Quote – ‘ My favourite place in West Bromwich. Thank you for all your hard work’

‘A fine and beautiful library. Congratulations to all for preserving it.’

Opening hours

What will you find at Central Library?

Explore

• Thousands of books for all ages and tastes
• Latest bestsellers and much more
• Extensive collection of graphic novels
• Special collections of travel books, car manuals and language courses
• Local and family history books
• Wide variety of magazines and newspapers
• Books in different languages
• Books on CD, MP3, audio tape and in large print
• Latest blockbusters and classic films on DVD
• Free requests for items in stock in Sandwell

Discover

• Free internet and email
• Accessibility computers with special software
• Online information resources
• Extensive Information Service and Reference Library
• IT and other classes: from beginner to advanced
• Advice and guidance about employment
• Local Councillor surgeries

Enjoy

• Author visits for all ages
• Storytimes
• Holiday fun for children
• Friends of the Library Group
• Reading groups for all ages