Hamstead Library

 

This page gives details of the location, opening hours and facilities at the library.

Hamstead Library
Photo of Hamstead Library
Tanhouse Centre
Hamstead Road
Great Barr
Birmingham
B43 5EL

Tel 0121 569 2548
Fax 0121 357 3578
Email hamstead_library@sandwell.gov.uk

Hamstead Library is situated in the Tanhouse Community Centre on the Hamstead Road. It opened in 1993, having moved from Broome Avenue.

The library offers a weekly story time session at 10.15am on Mondays during term time. A host of other activities, author visits and family events are often advertised in the press.

Opening hours

Monday9.00am - 1.00pm2.00pm - 6.00pm
Tuesday9.00am - 1.00pm2.00pm - 6.00pm
Wednesday10.00am - 1.00pm2.00pm - 6.00pm
ThursdayCLOSED
Friday9.00am - 1.00pm2.00pm - 6.00pm
Saturday9.00am - 1.00pm
SundayCLOSED

What will you find at Hamstead Library?

  • Books for adultsThe friendly, reliable staff at Hamstead Library
  • Books for children
  • Large Print Books
  • Talking Books
  • Books in Asian languages
  • Children's DVD's
  • Newspapers
  • Local History, including publications for you to buy
  • Community Information
  • Learning Centre
  • Computers for public use
  • Computer taster sessions for adults
  • Homework Support available every afternoon during term time. One computer is kept each weekday evening especially for children doing homework
  • Study facilities
  • Photocopier
  • Fax
  • Events
  • "Kidzstuff" during summer holidays

  • Not a library member? Anyone can join Sandwell Libraries - follow the link to find out How to Join