Just as the dark nights start creeping in, Birmingham Library Theatre will be hosting a ‘Crime Night In’, with writers Mark Billingham, Andrew Taylor and Martin Waites on 29 September. Mark is well known for his Tom Thorne series and his new book From the Dead is no less gripping and fast paced as his … [Read more…]
If you’ve wandered by Central Library recently, you’ll have noticed a new addition to the decor. Painted over the course of three days, artist Lucy McLauchlan was given permission by Central Library and Birmingham City Council Planning to give the infamous brutalist library a make over. The project is part of the ongoing work of … [Read more…]
The Edge “Art from the edge of the cultural doughnut”. The artist-led space has its own website Birmingham Central: Library of Birmingham digs deep Pics from the excavation work What Will You Remember Most Fondly About The REP? “To mark our temporary move offsite we’re creating an exhibition celebrating the past, present and future of … [Read more…]
This week plans for Birmingham’s new ‘super library’ were unveiled at a press conference, making up one of many similar libraries opening throughout the UK. Central library, Birmingham’s public buildings and public money are always big topics for heated debate so I imagine these plans will cause quite a stir in the city. So, before … [Read more…]
Between The Lines is a promenade performance taking place at the Central Library on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September at 7pm, 8pm & 9pm. Intriguing events are unfolding between the dusty bookshelves. Night time strangers exchange unexpected messages, books fall open on empty pages, and a writer is eating his words. Silence creeps through … [Read more…]