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Multicultural Library Services

Provides library services to diverse community groups.


The Multicultural Team is made up of staff with a wide range of language and cultural skills. It visits groups, community centres and language classes,  provides a service to people who are housebound and participates in community events.

News and Events

Coventry Libraries and Information Services 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 - 2007 - Booklists and Websites visit our Abolition of the Slave Trade page for more information

We also offer:

  • Books reflecting the cultures of African Caribbean, Asian and  other communities
  • Books for adults and children in: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu and Vietnamese
  • Newspapers and magazines in several languages
  • Material for the learning of English and other languages
  • Talking books
  • Music for all ages and tastes: reggae, bhangra, films, folk and modern music, etc.
  • Asian DVDs at several libraries
  • Exhibition material relating to multicultural Britain

Contact Details

Multicultural Library Services Team
Central Library
Smithford Way
Coventry CV1 1FY
e-mail: Dawn.beaumont.@coventry.gov.uk
Telephone: 024 7678 5827 or 024 7683 2317

Get in touch

Contact us quickly and easily using our online contact form.

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