Libraries are great for many reasons, and the importance of Acocks Green Library extends far beyond just being a repository of books. The Library was built in 1932, so it’s nearly 100 years old.
Acocks Green Library was built in modernised Georgian style, in sandstone bricks and Grinshill stone. The City’s Coat of Arms is over the main door. The internal joinery is of oak, including substantial areas of glazed oak framing, and the floors and dados in the entrance hall are terrazzo. The building was refurbished 1994-5.
Acocks Green Library, like all the local Libraries across Birmingham, provides important services for the local community. Here’s some of the reasons why the library must be saved:
Supporting Education: Libraries offer countless learning opportunities that can fuel economic, social, and cultural development. They provide access to knowledge, learning, and ideas, which can have a transformative impact on individuals and communities.
Access to Information and Resources: Libraries provide access to a wealth of resources, including books, ebooks, audiobooks, movies, online databases, and more. They serve as community hubs for learning, personal growth, and entertainment.
Community Hub: Libraries are important because they provide everyone access to information and education, regardless of socioeconomic status or location. They offer a welcoming atmosphere where people can gather, learn, and engage with their communities.
Promoting Literacy and Lifelong Learning: Libraries offer materials for lifelong learning, children’s programming, and tutoring services. They play a crucial role in promoting literacy and providing educational opportunities for people of all ages.
Preserving and Sharing Knowledge: Libraries are repositories of rare and historical information, and they play a vital role in preserving and sharing knowledge. They provide access to historical and current information, as well as tools to analyse and evaluate information.
Protecting Rights and Privacy: Libraries advocate for everyone’s right to read and right to privacy. They provide a space where intellectual freedom is respected and where individuals can access information without fear of surveillance.
Economic Contribution: Libraries contribute to the economy by providing access to information and resources that support entrepreneurship, small business development, and community connectivity.
Acocks Green Library, Shirley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham. B27 7XH Tel: 0121 464 1738 (Library is open until 5pm)
Acocks Green Library, like many other local libraries under threat of closure, is worth saving because it provides access to knowledge, supports education, promotes literacy, and serves as a community hub for learning and personal growth. The Library plays a crucial role in preserving and sharing knowledge, protecting rights, and contributing to the local economy.
Please consider joining Iron Man Records, and the many others involved in the campaign, to Save Acocks Green Library. If you are passing, why not drop by and visit the Acocks Green Library to see for yourself?
Here’s the Link, please share and spread the word:
Save Acocks Green Library https://linktr.ee/saveacocksgreenlibrary
Next Campaign Event:
Acocks Green Library Read In. Read a book. Show Solidarity. Sat 23rd March 2pm
Gather, learn, and engage with the community. Come and Join us. Bring Friends and Family.
Acocks Green Library, Shirley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham. B27 7XH (Event runs from 2pm until 5pm)
