Library of Birmingham

The new Library of Birmingham is a major landmark and cultural hub at the centre of the city.

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    +44 121 242 4242

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    birmingham.gov.uk/libraries

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  • Type

    Library

Address

Centenary Sq (Broad St) Birmingham West Midlands B1 2ND United Kingdom

Wi-Fi Free

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Daniel Ley

What an absolutely beautiful place, every inch of this place is eye catching. Would definitely recommend taking a trip to the top!

Elliott Brown

10 floors. 2 hidden gardens on balconies . Free wifi . A cafe on ground floor with mezzanine above. Link to the REP. Shakespeare memorial room at the top! Great for tourists ! Great for photography !

John Parkes

Testing the coffee from the ground floor cafe as we speak. I'm going in... and... it's good! *applause*. Nice crema , full body, under £2.00.

Helen

Hell of a view of the city on floor 9 and it's air conditioned so a great spot on a sunny day

Plwm Bwm

Beautiful building with some amazing views . Make sure you go all the way to the 9th floor

Rahma Timer

Modern & different. Oh...the library is huge too! There are also nice reading areas and a faith room!

Paul Wheeler

It's got to be best library in Europe my favourite building in birmingham ♥♥

Daniel

Amazing library ! is even more impressive inside, and the secret gardens and sky view are something really special

Grantica 79

Wonderful views from all corners. Nice secret garden on top of the building. Not to be missed.

Alan O'Sullivan

Great City views , free WiFi , loads of space to study, chill and read a book or a paper.

Alise K

Definitely go to the secret garden . It is very lovely in the evening.

B

Go to the balcony for a scenic view . Then sit down with a book you like.

Matt Short

Really bright and open and the Shakespeare room on the top has great views of the city .

Hiroshi Miura

There are a map collection on level 4. must to visit if you are interested in map and geological, or topographic areas.

Elliott Brown

Take the stairs and burn calories! There are side lifts but take ages to come. But escalators and travelator in use all the time (when open).

Richard

Go to the top floor to see the surprising Shakespeare room

Tanh Tanh

Beautiful place to study or chill

Leon Glover

Great place to hang out but not easy to find what you’re looking for.

Ruby Vanessa

Beautiful building with many cool areas to relax

David Iles

The 3 floor terrace is nice the 7th floor roof garden is so beautiful!

Ian ODonnell

Great views over Birmingham & great place to chill or work

Andy Smith

Cafe on the ground floor is fine, surprisingly good considering it's all paper plates and disposable cutlery

Leusee

Really nice view from the top of the library ! Must see!

Pearson - Always Learning

This new library is opening on Tuesday 3 September 2013… ready, steady, read!

Amirizt A. Ghani

The library closed on Sunday during Spring time. Not sure about other term time.

Camille Chinneck

Great place to browse the day away in a comfy atmosphere

Alexandra Hollyoake

There's a baby change and comfy feeding area on the lower ground floor

Adam Robinson

The Library of Secrets on -1 floor, next to scifi. Amazing

Herdis Moldøen

Studio theatre good for conferences .

Pauline R

Lots of sockets in floor of mezzanine above café

Simon Gosney

A real library for the 21st century. Birmingham is lucky to have it.

Daniel

Never been in, but it looks really cool from the outside!

Mathilda Larsson

Futuristic as most buildings in Birmingham !

Josh C.

I challenge anyone who has been and seen the proud Brummy faces to tell me it was a waste of money. Stunning.

David Giusti

Didn't get to go inside but the exterior was gorgeous

George Iordanou

Visit the top floor. Amazing view

Ian Dunsford

If you can - take the stairs of escalators. The wait for the lifts is horrendous.

Jane Bell

Shakespeare Room , hidden gem

Salih Dogan

Free wifi !

Chery San Tanjung

Prettiest library .

Zain Ull Abiddin Daniyal

The third floor has the balcony .

Andrea Campbell

Free Wi-Fi throughout the library

Marc Frankl

New coffee is fantastic!!

L

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TeaBelly

Replaces the old library in 2013 at a cost of £188.8 million!

Mylo Patrice

Those Red chairs way too Cosy #Lol Fell Asleep haaaa

Lindsay Harrod

Strangely huge but quite exciting. Shame it's not open on a Sunday.

Jonjay

Avoid the cafe ...over priced and poor quality food..and the coffee reminds me of the old powder Maxwell House..appalling.

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Colin Chesnutt

Biblioteca enorme, preciosa y con terraza . Me sorprendió encontrar a unos niños recibiendo clases de música en una de sus muchas salas.

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8.0
Library
Shakespeare Memorial Room

Top floor of the Library of Birmingham. Get the lift or stairs up there. Skyline viewpoint. Watch the construction sites in the city centre! - Elliott Brown

8.0
Garden
The Secret Garden

Get the lift to level 7 for amazing views. Press disabled door button to access the terrace up here. There is also stairs if you can't wait for the lift. - Elliott Brown

Scenic Lookout
Skyline Viewpoint

On the 9th Floor. Visit during the daytime for the best view. The night views are obscured by the interior lighting reflecting off the windows. Also a nice old-fashioned library room w/ wood paneling - David Kolodziej

8.1
Bookstore
Waterstones

Amazing staff, very relaxed atmosphere, great coffee and books. What else can one ask for? - Alper Kumcu

7.2
Library
Main Library

A decent collection of dvds, especially European films. - Jamie Smith

7.9
Bookstore
Nostalgia & Comics

Excellent Independent section and very knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend! - Jo B

8.8
History Museum
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

You must try the cake in the cafe. It's really rather good. So is the espresso. - Dan Slee

8.3
Mall
Bullring Shopping Centre

love it here has brilliant shops and always handy if i need something would definitely recommend for everyone to take a trip there x - maisie jones

7.7
Convention Center
International Convention Centre (ICC)

Great food at The Oak Kitchen. Now do a take away option!! - Marc Frankl