Library Services

A Library With a Difference

The Library Services at Glebe Farm are still going strong, we just have the added twist of being an active community hub as well! It's quite a unique combination and we are proud to be able to offer the local community a safe space to relax, interact and learn.

The walls of our Community Hub are packed with books, so without central isles, we have plenty of space in the centre for sessions and events. The books are separated into subjects, with our children's and teen's books in a separate area. For a small library, we've managed to pack in plenty titles to our collection. We have around two thousand books in the children's and teen's area and around three thousand in the adult and general reference area.

Large print general fiction books at the library

Community visitor reading a shocking novel!

Computers and Internet

Like most modern libraries, we have PC's available to use for free along with photocopying and printing that we charge for;

A4 Black and White - 20p per side A4 Colour - 50p per side

We have three PC'S available, all internet connected. You don't need to prebook a time slot, just turn up and we will find you a space and you can work at your own pace. Alternatively, if you have your own laptop you are welcome to bring it along and use our internet here with no charge. So if you use your laptop to work from home and need a change of scenery, or a quiet space, we can find you a quiet area to work from and a cup of tea to get you started.

Fiction

Fiction, is the word used for literature that comes from the authors imagination. An idea or scenario that was created, rather than a real documented fact. Fictional books are called novels, but you can use the word fiction for film, TV and plays. These stories often use a blend real world aspects such as places and events, along with made up characters. They can be set in any era and timeline, the real everyday world or surreal worlds, real or fictional people. Because there is such a mix, bookshops and libraries will have the novels set out in categories.

Audio Books

A small range of books on is set aside for those who have difficulty reading, or simply prefer to listen to a good book. These particular titles are recorded onto CD'S, so you will need a CD player.

Large Print

Large print novels are available for people that have trouble following packed in, small text. Our section is small but varied, from crime to romance.

Sci Fi and Fantasy

If you need to escape the real world, you need to experience a Sci Fi or Fantasy story. Open your mind to unexpected and incredible worlds and jump in.

Westerns!

We have a surprisingly large collection of Western themed novels, all set in the Early Frontier 1800s to 1900 timeline, which well known for the harsh wild west word of guns and violence. Take your pick from around three hundred small hardback novels and saddle up for an adventure, Yeehaw!

General Fiction

General fiction novels come in all sorts of themes and whilst some can be sorted into clearly defined categories such as Romance and Sci Fi, there are plenty that blend themes together. From classical to contemporary, everyday drama to epic tales, crime to comedy, you'll find all this and more in General Fiction.

Romance Novels

If you want to be swept off your feet with a book, we have a rather large range of romance novels, waiting to set your heart a flutter. Set in all kinds of era's, backgrounds, styles, timelines, modern or classic tearjerkers or happy endings. Head here for some heart stopping drama.

Romance selection at Glebe Farm Community Hub library

Non Fiction

Non Fiction books are written about the real world, real situations, real people and facts. Use Non Fiction books for finding out and fact finding, studying subjects, learning and research, for creative projects, and for fun.

General Reference

If you want to know more about the people and the world around you, we have science, nature, history and geography titles, or to learn practical skills we have books from baking to knitting.

Local History

Local books for local people. A section unique to Brum, step back in time and have a browse through Birmingham's history in words and fascinating photographs.

Biographies

If you want to find out about famous people, head to our biographies section. Here you'll find behind the scenes, real life stories of familiar faces.

Children and Teen's Library

Our Children's Library corner is crammed full of books to suit ages from toddlers to teens. Reference books about the world, from geography to the human body, picture books for the little ones, learning and information guides to help with schoolwork, and hundreds of stories ready to escape into!

Glebe Farm Community Hub children's and teens library

world wonders books at Glebe Farm Community Hub children's and teens library

Laura reading world wonders books at Glebe Farm Community Hub children's and teens library