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Learning with Libraries

Local libraries are the community's gateway to an exciting range of learning opportunities, described in full at the Birmingham Library Services web site:

Children and young people

• Homework support
• Computers in the library
• Birmingham Grid for Learning
• Connexions

The Learning Centre

The Learning Centre in Birmingham Central Library offers a wide range of courses and support, including CV services, job library, prospectuses, ESOL and key skills.

Learning Centres in Libraries

There are five other Library Learning Centres across the city, and they really are something quite special.

Homework Help Clubs

Libraries throughout Birmingham provide excellent technical and resources support for young people, 11 - 14 years.  All Homework Clubs provide free internet access and printing, for homework purposes.  Full details are given in this document.

Homework Help Clubs 2004-05 Detailed listing of the Homework Help Clubs for all Birmingham libraries - times, facilities, etc.

Matthew Boulton Suite

The Matthew Boulton Suite in Central Library.  Select from training opportunities in Creative Arts & Media, Sports & Health, Business & professional Skills, and Basic English and Numeracy Skills, to name a few!

Information and Advice

All our libraries offer up to date information on local and national learning and training opportunities.

learndirect

learndirect is a new way of learning on-line in the library or at home, and many courses are absolutely FREE!

Learning Shop

The Learning Shop offers a drop-in service for everyone.  It's there to help you make effective choices about training, learning, courses and working.

Local English and Basic Skills

Every library in Birmingham now has a basic skills and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) collection of materials to help you.