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Number of sistership established: 1

Country: England

Contact: Julie Crean. Email: jcrean@solihull.gov.uk

Description: We are a small community library situated in the village of Knowle on the edge of the Warwickshire countryside. Our building is a Tudor timber framed building which is grade11 listed and of historic interest. We offer both adults, children's and family activities ranging from childrens rhyme and story times to adult poetry and reading groups. We are a small team at Knowle and pride themselves on offering a welcoming and friendly service to all of our customers.

Type of library: Metropolitan

Population served: Less than 10.000

Current library programs:
  • Activities for children and young adults
  • Activities for seniors
  • Activities in cooperation with other organizations
  • Book presentations (also meeting with authors)
  • Exhibitions
  • Literacy
  • Local culture (local heritage)
  • Reading clubs (Book clubs)
  • Reading promotion
  • Storytelling
  • Technology Literacy (Digital Literacy)
Activities you want to do with your sister library:
  • Activities for children and young adults
  • Activities for seniors
  • Exchange of ideas and expertise
  • Exchange of information
  • Promotion of local culture
  • Social media
  • Storytelling

Languages spoken by staff: English and one polish speaker

Languages spoken by patrons: English

Preferred countries for cooperation: Spain France,Poland

Searching partners for European program: Yes

Participating in any European Union program: No