Sometimes we take for granted all the wonderful events and people we have thought the doors here at the BMI. However sometimes we get reminded.
Like tonight. Finding this from 9year old Eva who was singing with @excathedra_AVM.
We couldn't agree more.
#keepsinging
At Ruskin Club today, we continued with slow stitching. We are making a collaborative piece for the BMI Summer Show.
Good luck to the Artemis II crew. To keep up to date with minute by minute coverage, follow
@NASA 's YouTube channel -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3kR2KK8TEs
Our Spring newsletter is out now. Please click on the link below to see all the marvellous things we are doing.
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Our new volunteer, Jayne, spent her first day arranging the books on Ireland donated to the Library recently by Sam Radcliffe. Just in time for St Patrick's Day!
#stpatricksday #birmingham #library #books
Massive good luck to all the semi finalists competing at today's @uni_slam. It was a pleasure to have you with us for the last 2 days. #poetry #unislam #poets #writers #birmingham
The BMI AGM took place on Saturday, 7th March. Our Vice-Presidents and Honorary Treasurer took us through the year 2024-25, highlighting the work that has been undertaken by the Board of Governors.
The Annual Report was well received by the members who attended.
A fantastic start to our Monday Lecture series for 2026. Our Historian in Residence, Andrew Reekes, gave a talk on The General Strike of 1926.
Keep an eye on our website to see what Lectures are coming up.
Don't miss our first Monday Lunchtime Talk for 2026, Mon 26th Jan, 1pm. "Birmingham and the General Strike 1926."
Tickets still available, please follow the Eventbrite link below -
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/birmingham...
2026 is the National Year of Reading. We have a wide range of subjects in our Library. Come and see if we have anything to suit you.
It doesn't matter what you read, just read!
There are still a few spaces available for our Meet the Books event on Sat 24th Jan. Come and see the English Civil War accounts not listed in any other Library in the world.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/reports-of-tโฆ
#EnglishCivilWar #historical #Birmingham
Merry Christmas to all.
Celebrate the start of the festive season with CONCERT 'VOICES AND VISIONS'!
Join us for an evening of beautiful music and spoken word exploring the meaning of Christmas.
Thurs 4th Dec, 7pm
For tickets follow the link - shorturl.at/kJczi
#Xmas #Christmas #concert #Brum
Celebrate the start of the festive season with CONCERT 'VOICES AND VISIONS'!
Join us for an evening of beautiful music and spoken word exploring the meaning of Christmas.
Thurs 4th Dec, 7pm
For tickets follow the link - shorturl.at/kJczi
#Xmas #Christmas #concert #Brum
Don't miss our latest foyer exhibition. Harmonik is an exhibition of screen prints by Birmingham artist and BMI member, Catherine Bowdler.
Exhibition runs from 24th November - 5th January.
#birmingham #art #exhibition #artists
Our Gentleman's Magazines are restored to their rightful place in the Library. Established in 1731, by Warwickshire businessman, Edward Cave. It was he who coined the term 'magazine' to describe a periodical publication, and was a guide book for the gentleman about town.
๐ The Ashes 2025 are almost upon us! ๐ฆ๐บ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
To get you in the mood take a step back in time with our historical cricket book collection at the BMI Library! ๐
Explore the early records, classic accounts, and statistical gems that trace the game's rich history, right up to the start of the Ashes legend.
Celebrate the start of the festive season with CONCERT 'VOICES AND VISIONS'! ๐ถ
Join us for an evening of beautiful music and spoken word exploring the meaning of Christmas.
Thurs 4th Dec, 7pm
Get your tickets now! ๐
shorturl.at/kJczi
#Birmingham #Concert #Christmas #Charity #xmas
Our poppies have returned for #RemembranceDay2025. Created for the 100 year anniversary, each poppy represents a person from the BMI who served in the first world war, scarlet for those who returned, burgundy for those who didn't. The honour roll is attached. #poppies #remberance
๐ถ An Evening of Swing is coming to Birmingham! ๐ค
Join singer Nick Holden at the BMI for a night of Rat-Pack classicsโthink "My Way" and "That's Life"!
๐๏ธ Thu, Oct 16, 2025 ๐ 7:00 PM ๐
Get your tickets - shorturl.at/aXHJD
#Swing #RatPack #BirminghamEvents #LiveMusic
Part of our extensive Poetry collection for National Poetry Day. It's impossible to choose just one poem for everyone, so come along and browse our shelves.
#nationalpoetryday #poems #birmingham
It's #NationalCoffeeDay today. Where better to sit down and have a nice coffee than the cafe at the BMI.
#CoffeeTime #CoffeeDay #birmingham #relax
Happy International Day of Birmingham.
The BMI has been a hub for learning for over 170 years. From Dickens giving his first public reading to its continued role in adult education and cultural events, the BMI is a testament to the city's enduring commitment to knowledge and community.
We have been running Monday Lectures since 1854. We have managed to book our Laureates into this term, so are excited about Laureate Season.
Our Historian in Residence, Andrew Reekes, talks about Oswald Moseley today at 1pm.
Follow the link for more info
shorturl.at/evYeQ
Ready to get inspired? โจ Check out all the events we have planned at the BMI! We've got something for everyoneโfrom art and history talks to creative writing courses and live music.
See our full events calendar and book your tickets on our website! ๐
www.bmi.org.uk/events
#BirminghamEvents
We have a new space available. Our Cadbury Office is available to hire for full or half day. Starting at ยฃ75. This includes Wi-Fi. To book, please contact daniel@bmi.org.uk
#officespace #birmingham
Peter Tinkler, our Artist in Residence, is exhibiting some of his '100 Heads' project in the BMI Summer Show, a celebration of local painters. The Show runs from 18th August to 27th September, Entry is free, please come along.
#birmingham #art #exhibition
Following our successful annual conference at the Birmingham and Midlands Institute, the VPFA is pleased to announce it is now affiliated with the Birmingham & Midlands Institute (www.bmi.org.uk) [1/2]
Don't miss our Summer Art Show. Monday 18th Aug - Sat 27th Sept. Free for all to view. #artwork #artist #exhibition #free #summerholidays #birmingham
