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==Services== | ==Services== | ||
The Core Library and all of the community libraries in Solihull have subscriptions to Ancestry, Find My Past, The Genealogist (Diamond subscription) and the British Newspaper Archive. Library members may have two hours' free access per day, whilst non-library members may pay a fee for 30 minutes' internet access. | The Core Library and all of the community libraries in Solihull have subscriptions to Ancestry, Find My Past, The Genealogist (Diamond subscription) and the British Newspaper Archive. Library members may have two hours' free computer access per day, whilst non-library members may pay a fee for 30 minutes' internet access. | ||
Library subscriptions to Ancestry, Find My Past and the British Newspaper Archive are also accessible via the free library WiFi so you are welcome to bring along your own laptop or mobile device. | |||
Many informal family history groups meet at libraries within Solihull, including specialist groups researching Irish, Caribbean and Jamaican ancestors. Further details are on [https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Libraries/Local-family-history/familyhistory/familyhistorygroups Solihull Council's website]. | Many informal family history groups meet at libraries within Solihull, including specialist groups researching Irish, Caribbean and Jamaican ancestors. Further details are on [https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Libraries/Local-family-history/familyhistory/familyhistorygroups Solihull Council's website]. | ||
Solihull Libraries also run a range of family history courses, ranging from one-off sessions on topics such as military ancestors and DNA, to 7-week beginners' and intermediate courses. Details of forthcoming courses are on [https://www.solihull.gov.uk/familyhistorycourses Solihull Council's website]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The building opened in 1976 as Solihull Central Library and Arts Complex, being renamed The Core in 2016 when other agencies also moved into the | The building opened in 1976 as Solihull Central Library and Arts Complex, being renamed The Core in 2016 when other agencies also moved into the building. | ||
==Tips for Your Visit== | ==Tips for Your Visit== | ||