@RuberyLibrary

Official Twitter account for Rubery Library (UK). Follow us for library news, events and lots more. For renewals phone 01905 822722.

 Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9JS
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Rubery Library will open as normal tomorrow. Saturday opening hours are 10am-2pm. Head on down to join us for Children's games between 11am and 1pm. Thank you for your patience

ALT Rubery Library will open as normal tomorrow. Saturday opening hours are 10am-2pm. Head on down to join us for Children's games between 11am and 1pm. Thank you for your patience

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Library Announcement: Due to unforeseen circumstances Rubery Library has had to close. We will notify via social media once it resumes it's normal operations We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

ALT Library Announcement: Due to unforeseen circumstances Rubery Library has had to close. We will notify via social media once it resumes it's normal operations We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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It’s #WorldBookDay today! Comment down below what book character you’re dressed as and we’ll see if we can find the book in the library!
This is a blue background with gold boarder display with 3 sheep next to each (One large two small) with flowers dotted around around and the words Spring into reading! in bright purple letters.

ALT This is a blue background with gold boarder display with 3 sheep next to each (One large two small) with flowers dotted around around and the words Spring into reading! in bright purple letters.

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Could you be our new Library Resources Manager? We're looking for a manager with a strong track record of delivering successful projects, an enthusiasm for change & a strong customer focus to lead the management & development of our @WorcsLibraries. 👉 wmjobs.co.uk/job/152291/libr…
Library bookshelves with dangling industrial lights.

ALT Library bookshelves with dangling industrial lights.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances this afternoon's Hagley Library's Active Tots (2:15pm-2:45pm) has had to be cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

ALT Due to unforeseen circumstances this afternoon's Hagley Library's Active Tots (2:15pm-2:45pm) has had to be cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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What better way to kick the Monday blue than to receive a delivery of new children's books! What do you want to read first?
A display of new books on a red New books bookcase. Titles include Saving Netherland, Bad Guys, Beano: would you rather, Two Terrible Vikings, Wished, The Detention Detectives, The Bookshop at the back of beyond, Albi: the glowing cow boy, Libby and the Highland Heist and The Light in Everything.

ALT A display of new books on a red New books bookcase. Titles include Saving Netherland, Bad Guys, Beano: would you rather, Two Terrible Vikings, Wished, The Detention Detectives, The Bookshop at the back of beyond, Albi: the glowing cow boy, Libby and the Highland Heist and The Light in Everything.

These are picture books spread out in a fan formation. The titles include: The Corgi and the Queen, Yeti cooks spaghetti, I am Hungry, Fish, Fun science experiments with plants, I really really love you so much, Fall Guys unofficial guide to winning crowns, Frank and Bert, Pick a story: dino, unicorn and robot, Marry me mole, You Me and our whole wide world and there's nothing faster than a cheater.

ALT These are picture books spread out in a fan formation. The titles include: The Corgi and the Queen, Yeti cooks spaghetti, I am Hungry, Fish, Fun science experiments with plants, I really really love you so much, Fall Guys unofficial guide to winning crowns, Frank and Bert, Pick a story: dino, unicorn and robot, Marry me mole, You Me and our whole wide world and there's nothing faster than a cheater.

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We have a Police Surgery today in the library so head on down to speak to your local Safer Neighbourhood team
Hagley & Rubery Police@HagRuberyCops3 Jan 2023
New police surgery dates for your diary.
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Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday. All Worcestershire Libraries will be closed to allow customers and staff to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign.
Her Majesty the Queen's crest on a black background with the years 1926 and 2022 underneath

ALT Her Majesty the Queen's crest on a black background with the years 1926 and 2022 underneath

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We are currently experiencing some issues with our printer at Rubery Library. Therefore, printing facilities will be unavailable until further notice We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible

ALT We are currently experiencing some issues with our printer at Rubery Library. Therefore, printing facilities will be unavailable until further notice We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible

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This wonderful poem was written by a member of our Poetry Bubble to help celebrate the #HiveAt10! This friendly on-line Poetry group offers inspiration and encourages creativity to help you develop your writing skills. Book your FREE place here: bit.ly/3PwrM4Y
"And now salted tears are falling For a library saved her soul tonight Bleeding fragile hope to her veins Yes a library saved her soul tonight And she’ll never be the same" Extract from a poem written by Mariyam Karolia Poetry Bubble Member Written for HiveAt10 celebrations

ALT "And now salted tears are falling For a library saved her soul tonight Bleeding fragile hope to her veins Yes a library saved her soul tonight And she’ll never be the same" Extract from a poem written by Mariyam Karolia Poetry Bubble Member Written for HiveAt10 celebrations

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We've had over 680 children sign up to the #SummerReadingChallenge across our 5 library cluster! If you haven't started yet THERE'S STILL TIME! The Summer Reading Challenge runs until the 17th of September just go into your local library and ask to sign up. Happy Reading!
Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Gadgeteers Presented by the reading agency Delivered in partnership with libraries "The summer reading Challenge this year provides a fantastic opportunity to reveal the science, engineering and innovation around us" Susan Raikes, Director of Learning Science Museum Group

ALT Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Gadgeteers Presented by the reading agency Delivered in partnership with libraries "The summer reading Challenge this year provides a fantastic opportunity to reveal the science, engineering and innovation around us" Susan Raikes, Director of Learning Science Museum Group

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Library Announcement We are currently experiencing some issues with our scanner at Rubery Library. Therefore, scanning facilities will be unavailable until further notice We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible.

ALT Library Announcement We are currently experiencing some issues with our scanner at Rubery Library. Therefore, scanning facilities will be unavailable until further notice We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible.

We have a bit of fun planned for this week! If you attend a baby activity in ANY of the libraries in our cluster you can be entered into a competition to win a gift donated by Spa Babies. To book your space please phone 01905 822722 or speak to a member of library staff.
Baby Giveaway For this week only! If you attend any of our baby events in any of the libraries in our cluster you can be entered into a prize draw to win a 6-12month dressing gown and a SpaBaby voucher all donated by SpaBabies. Our Libraries are: Bromsgrove, Catshill, Droitwich, Hagley and Rubery!

ALT Baby Giveaway For this week only! If you attend any of our baby events in any of the libraries in our cluster you can be entered into a prize draw to win a 6-12month dressing gown and a SpaBaby voucher all donated by SpaBabies. Our Libraries are: Bromsgrove, Catshill, Droitwich, Hagley and Rubery!

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Our Coding Club is for anyone aged 5-17 yrs who is just starting out or loves to code! This month’s theme is Pop Culture, and you can sign up here! bit.ly/3yBs1V6
Who's up for a coding challenge? Join Worcestershire Libraries' FREE Coding Club today!

ALT Who's up for a coding challenge? Join Worcestershire Libraries' FREE Coding Club today!

Volunteers needed for Catshill Library Interested in joining us? We are seeking volunteers to help support the day to day running of Catshill Library. Do you have a regular morning or afternoon free to dedicate to your local community? Do you enjoy talking to people, using computers, shelving and tidying library stock and think you could encourage the next generation to discover a love of reading? For more information come and join us at Catshill Library for a cup of tea and a chat on: Thursday 28th July 2022 Between 9.00am and 11.00am Catshill Library, The Community Room, Catshill Middle School, Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove. B61 0JW

ALT Volunteers needed for Catshill Library Interested in joining us? We are seeking volunteers to help support the day to day running of Catshill Library. Do you have a regular morning or afternoon free to dedicate to your local community? Do you enjoy talking to people, using computers, shelving and tidying library stock and think you could encourage the next generation to discover a love of reading? For more information come and join us at Catshill Library for a cup of tea and a chat on: Thursday 28th July 2022 Between 9.00am and 11.00am Catshill Library, The Community Room, Catshill Middle School, Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove. B61 0JW

We have some very fun activities this summer across the 5 libraries in our cluster. Check them out down below! We now have a new system where you have to pay within 4 working days to secure your booking HOWEVER, you’ll be able to pay at any of the 5 libraries within the cluster.
Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Gageteers Presented by The Reading Agency Delivered in partnership with libraries Summer events in the Bromsgrove library cluster. Suitable for 4+yrs (Unless stated otherwise) All events are £1 Payment in advance to confirm booking To book your space please phone 01905 822722 or speak to a member of staff in any of the libraries. Tuesday 26th July 2pm - Spinners Rubery Library Wednesday 27th July 10:30am - Bouncing Bug Hagley Library Friday 29th July 10:30am - Bouncing Bug Hagley Library Monday 1st August 10:30am - Superhero Rocket Hagley Library Monday 1st August 2pm - Parachute Rubery Library Tuesday 2nd August 2pm - Rascally Cake Droitwich Library Science Museum Group Igniting imagination, Inspiring Innovators 20 years, The Reading Agency. Illustrated by Julian Beresford and The Reading Agency 2022

ALT Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Gageteers Presented by The Reading Agency Delivered in partnership with libraries Summer events in the Bromsgrove library cluster. Suitable for 4+yrs (Unless stated otherwise) All events are £1 Payment in advance to confirm booking To book your space please phone 01905 822722 or speak to a member of staff in any of the libraries. Tuesday 26th July 2pm - Spinners Rubery Library Wednesday 27th July 10:30am - Bouncing Bug Hagley Library Friday 29th July 10:30am - Bouncing Bug Hagley Library Monday 1st August 10:30am - Superhero Rocket Hagley Library Monday 1st August 2pm - Parachute Rubery Library Tuesday 2nd August 2pm - Rascally Cake Droitwich Library Science Museum Group Igniting imagination, Inspiring Innovators 20 years, The Reading Agency. Illustrated by Julian Beresford and The Reading Agency 2022

Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Gageteers Presented by The Reading Agency Delivered in partnership with libraries Summer events in the Bromsgrove library cluster. Wed 3rd Augt 10am - Monstersaurus Bromsgrove Library Thurs 4th Aug 2:15pm - Superhero Rocket Hagley Library Fri 5th Aug 10am - Monstersaurus Catshill Library Sat 6th Aug 11am - Lego in the Library Droitwich Library Tues 9th Aug 2pm - Balloon Car Rubery Library Wed 10th Aug10am - Supertato Rocket Bromsgrove Library Wed 10th Aug 10:30am - Exploding Volcano Hagley Library Fri 12th Aug 10am - Supertato Rocket Catshill Library Science Museum Group Igniting imagination, Inspiring Innovators 20 years, The Reading Agency. Illustrated by Julian Beresford and The Reading Agency 2022

ALT Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Gageteers Presented by The Reading Agency Delivered in partnership with libraries Summer events in the Bromsgrove library cluster. Wed 3rd Augt 10am - Monstersaurus Bromsgrove Library Thurs 4th Aug 2:15pm - Superhero Rocket Hagley Library Fri 5th Aug 10am - Monstersaurus Catshill Library Sat 6th Aug 11am - Lego in the Library Droitwich Library Tues 9th Aug 2pm - Balloon Car Rubery Library Wed 10th Aug10am - Supertato Rocket Bromsgrove Library Wed 10th Aug 10:30am - Exploding Volcano Hagley Library Fri 12th Aug 10am - Supertato Rocket Catshill Library Science Museum Group Igniting imagination, Inspiring Innovators 20 years, The Reading Agency. Illustrated by Julian Beresford and The Reading Agency 2022

Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Gageteers Presented by The Reading Agency Delivered in partnership with libraries Summer events in the Bromsgrove library cluster. Fri 12th Aug 10:30am - Static Electric Butterfly Hagley Library Fri 12th Aug 2pm - Monstersaurus Creations Droitwich Library Mon 15th Aug 10:30am Windchime Hagley Library Mon 15th Aug 2pm Noughts and Crosses Rubery Library Tues 16th Aug 2pm - Astronomical Space Rocket Droitwich Library Wed 17th Aug 10am - Rascally Cake Bromsgrove Library Thurs 18th Aug 2pm - How to Bookstagram Suitable for 13+ Bromsgrove Library Fri 19th Aug 10am - Rascally Cake Catshill Library Science Museum Group Igniting imagination, Inspiring Innovators 20 years, The Reading Agency. Illustrated by Julian Beresford and The Reading Agency 2022

ALT Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Gageteers Presented by The Reading Agency Delivered in partnership with libraries Summer events in the Bromsgrove library cluster. Fri 12th Aug 10:30am - Static Electric Butterfly Hagley Library Fri 12th Aug 2pm - Monstersaurus Creations Droitwich Library Mon 15th Aug 10:30am Windchime Hagley Library Mon 15th Aug 2pm Noughts and Crosses Rubery Library Tues 16th Aug 2pm - Astronomical Space Rocket Droitwich Library Wed 17th Aug 10am - Rascally Cake Bromsgrove Library Thurs 18th Aug 2pm - How to Bookstagram Suitable for 13+ Bromsgrove Library Fri 19th Aug 10am - Rascally Cake Catshill Library Science Museum Group Igniting imagination, Inspiring Innovators 20 years, The Reading Agency. Illustrated by Julian Beresford and The Reading Agency 2022

Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Gageteers Presented by The Reading Agency Delivered in partnership with libraries Summer events in the Bromsgrove library cluster. Fri 19th Aug10:30am - Octopus in a bottle Hagley Library Sat 20th Aug 10:30am - How to Bookstagram Suitable for 13+ Droitwich Library Tues 23rd Aug 2pm - Zoomball Rubery Library Wed 24th Aug 10am - No-Bot Robot Bromsgrove Library Wed 24th Aug 10:30am - Junk Modelling Robot Hagley Library Thurs 25th Aug 2:15pm - Junk Modelling Robot Hagley Library Fri 26th Aug 10am - No-Bot Robot Catshill Library Fri 26th Aug 2pm - No-Bot Robot Modelling Droitwich Library Science Museum Group Igniting imagination, Inspiring Innovators 20 years, The Reading Agency. Illustrated by Julian Beresford and The Reading Agency 2022

ALT Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Gageteers Presented by The Reading Agency Delivered in partnership with libraries Summer events in the Bromsgrove library cluster. Fri 19th Aug10:30am - Octopus in a bottle Hagley Library Sat 20th Aug 10:30am - How to Bookstagram Suitable for 13+ Droitwich Library Tues 23rd Aug 2pm - Zoomball Rubery Library Wed 24th Aug 10am - No-Bot Robot Bromsgrove Library Wed 24th Aug 10:30am - Junk Modelling Robot Hagley Library Thurs 25th Aug 2:15pm - Junk Modelling Robot Hagley Library Fri 26th Aug 10am - No-Bot Robot Catshill Library Fri 26th Aug 2pm - No-Bot Robot Modelling Droitwich Library Science Museum Group Igniting imagination, Inspiring Innovators 20 years, The Reading Agency. Illustrated by Julian Beresford and The Reading Agency 2022

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Library Announcement Postponed The scheduled Wifi outage on Wednesday 13th July between 9:00 and 11:00am has now been postponed to a later date and time. Updated information will be sent about the new date and time once it has been confirmed.

ALT Library Announcement Postponed The scheduled Wifi outage on Wednesday 13th July between 9:00 and 11:00am has now been postponed to a later date and time. Updated information will be sent about the new date and time once it has been confirmed.

The #SummerReadingChallenge is here The Reading Agency have teamed up with Science Museum inviting children to join the #Gadgeteers on a reading adventure exploring science and innovation Children can sign up in their local library or online summerreadingchallenge.org.u…
Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Gageteers Presented by The Reading Agency Delivered in partnership with libraries Science Museum Group Igniting imagination, Inspiring Innovators 20 years, The Reading Agency. Illustrated by Julian Beresford and The Reading Agency 2022

ALT Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Gageteers Presented by The Reading Agency Delivered in partnership with libraries Science Museum Group Igniting imagination, Inspiring Innovators 20 years, The Reading Agency. Illustrated by Julian Beresford and The Reading Agency 2022

Our Dino club got crafty this month and created some beautiful fabric paper dinosaurs! There's still space for next month's club if you want to book on!
This is a craft black dinosaur with purple, blue, green and red flowers

ALT This is a craft black dinosaur with purple, blue, green and red flowers

This is two craft dinosaurs. One has a purple unicorn horn and is blue night sky themed. The other is a black dinosaur

ALT This is two craft dinosaurs. One has a purple unicorn horn and is blue night sky themed. The other is a black dinosaur

This is a craft blue dinosaur with a blue and white triangle pattern. He is facing fuzzy orange plushy dinosaur

ALT This is a craft blue dinosaur with a blue and white triangle pattern. He is facing fuzzy orange plushy dinosaur

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