Library of Birmingham
Library Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EA, United Kingdom:
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Address: Centenary Square, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EA, United Kingdom
Website: birmingham.spydus.co.uk
Phone number: +44 121 242 4242
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Latitude: 52.4797078Longitude: -1.9085044
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Sourav Walia
Wonderful place to find the book of your interest and read. Got the music practice room with a digital piano in the B2 level, which is for a price.
3 months ago
Yuliana Garza
Much maligned architecturally (unfairly so, in my opinion), what this building does absolutely right is the function it was designed to do: be a library. Knowledgeable staff, perfectly laid out and a number of nooks and crannies to escape into for a read. Although I'd recommend the roof garden in the summer months.
8 months ago
Heidi Alley
It’s absolutely stunning. It’s super peaceful and massive. 5 STARS!
3 months ago
Kelsey DeMull
Just amazingly beautiful place and must visit if you come to Birmingham, what an amazing view from secret garden...Shakespeare memory place and 270 degree view of the whole city....
1 month ago
rebecca rapien
Nice new building, but lacking in essential features like public toilets, and books. The book selection, both fiction and non-fiction, is essentially static and old.
2 months ago
Cheryl Zreet
Nice libray with loads of books
6 months ago
Sadiq Lias
The Library in Birmingham is definitely a Library like no other, it has a massive range of books and music to borrow or read inside the actual library itself with plenty of seating available.
The library has three sighting points too, there are two terraces and one big glass window on the top floor so it can also be perfect photographers.
Overall I would say that it is a great place to study as there is plenty of space and floors to explore the only downside is that it is not very easy to get to especially if you don't live in Birmingham.
4 months ago
Shameka Steele
I have been looking for more books in astronomy.
4 months ago
Jason Stinebaugh
I was in Birmingham for a weekend and paid a visit to the library. The building is gorgeous from the outside but if you are a big fan of books and libraries as I am, take some time to explore the place. It is huge and the studying area is super nice as well - if my local or my uni library were offered half of what the Library of Birmingham offers I would spend way more time studying :)
4 months ago
Pathi Ama
Best library in brum hands town! huge loads of floors loads of room and excellent for working and focusing or even reading in peace. Cafe's and food available downstairs too.
3 weeks ago
Clint Reid
Beautiful building with an interesting and informative Shakespeare exhibit and collection on the top floor.
1 month ago
Lola Daroca
If you need a place to get the head down and do some work, study or whatever you cant go wrong with this place. Quiet and lots of space.
3 weeks ago
Jacky Wolf
We visited the library to collect tickets for the rep theatre & were pleasantly surprised with the overall quality of service & the building. Especially the top floor which houses Shakespeares memorial room, with its beautiful wooden decor & stained glass roof & views over the city. There's also a cafe on the first floor.
3 weeks ago
Bryan Galeas
Brilliantly modern. Probably the best library in europe if not the world.
1 month ago
Suzy Gordon
This place is absolutely delightful. Huge 9 floor library, free membership and a sophisticated borrowing system. It also has a Muslim prayer room on the 2nd floor for gents and ladies! I was actually impressed by the security folks who told us how to explore the place - start at the 9th floor to vist the skyline, and work our way down to the other sights in the building... brilliantly architected and planned. Newcomers will need to spare at least an hour to explore this whole library
4 months ago
Alexandre Magalhaes
Very well organised. Clearly laid out with good signage and although many levels the escalators take away the hard work. The Story Steps for children is a nice touch. Useful cafe for having a break.
4 months ago
Ashley Woods
An impressive modern building. While it's open and airy, it doesn't feel to me like a welcoming or cosy space to read. Non-fiction resources are good, but the fiction leaves a lot to be desired. However, staff are always polite and helpful, and access to the technology provided is good.
3 weeks ago
sueljarnez stoi
Great views from the top of the library
10 months ago
Melissa Hayes
It's a whole new world as soon as you enter.
1 month ago
Sanad Baligeri
I was awed by the size of this library. Especially places for people to use their laptop. The architecture is really beautiful and I can easily spend hours there.
3 months ago
David Smith
The secret garden at level 7 was a beautiful sight!
3 weeks ago
Stephanie Hettinger
Great library for long stay. How ever this can get very irritating if you're only there for shot trips, not much directions to where stuff is (e.g The computers) and the staff were quite moody
6 months ago
Jay Huffman
Undoubtedly the best place in Birmingham. Majestic, modern and kitschy. I have always left this place wanting to stay a little longer. The terrace offers a lovely view of the skyline.
4 months ago
Elio Pereira
It's a spacious place, very welcoming. Reception and Cafeteria on ground floor Never-ending of Books streaming from first floor. Library SHOULD be open earlier till late.
4 months ago
Stephen Grayson
Great place to study, there's group seating, plenty of IT facilities, soundproof rooms, loads of resources for all subjects and all levels of education. People are very respectful and mind their surroundings. It is very clean and modern with lots of natural lighting. It's a state-of-the-art library
4 months ago
lisa marrone
The library of Birmingham is still in its early stage, so all resources that can get from this library are very limited. The books displayed on mandarin section were funny as majority of them were low graded romantic fiction.
Apart from the main purpose of library, knowing the ideas and background knowledge on the construction of the whole building make me appreciate more during my visit, people put so much effort to keep the standard of ' The Green Library of Birmingham'. I love secret garden, it's a great place to chill out and clear your mind.
3 weeks ago
Marcia Eden
Better than the old one
5 months ago
Marco Ratti
A wonderful library with plenty of space to sit, and a wide range of books to read and learn from. The only thing is, with a lot of the best books being reference books that cannot be checked out, it would have been nice to have longer opening hours, at least during the week. As a student this would also make travelling to the library more cost effective as I could get more done in a single day.
3 weeks ago
Kristen Maurer
Great view from the roof. Shakespeare room worth a visit and great architecture.
3 weeks ago
Bill Gagnon
Great place to study and superb views over the city. Nice chill out areas and a good cafe
3 weeks ago
Nawal Attar
Beautifull building and design. A real landmark.
2 months ago
ted barber
Amazing building and loads of stuff to do. Just WoW!
3 weeks ago
Nancy Morataya
Nice architecture, ridiculous place to study. Frightening noise.
2 months ago
Brian Phillips
I am very appalled at the opening and closing hours, you open too late and close too early. The reason I think this is an issue is because most students and hard workers love the quiet environment and would prefer to study at the library rather then at home. I also suggest that the library should open on days like bank holidays which would be very helpful to all students like myself to come and study.
4 months ago
Jaime Flowers
The best I saw in birmingham, if you like books, if not the views are great. Its a pity that it was windy and the terrace were close
4 months ago
Ximena Isabella
Fantastic building . Spirit of knowledge everywhere !
3 weeks ago
Raul Ruiz
Amazing building very lucky to have it in Birmingham
2 months ago
Roopanshu Khanna
The prettiest library I've ever been to.
2 months ago
YeetJouwZus HeeftDatNiet
Really lovely library. So many different floors. Great atmosphere and really good natural lightening. If you need a bit of fresh air there's a big balcony or even The Secret Garden's which have wonderful views of the surrounding Birmingham Scenery. Staff members were also very nice and helpful. Only probably is the timings not very suitable for a student who wishes to do long hours of revision.
9 months ago
Lim Lim
A great place spatially in a fantastic central location. All the facilities you need from a modern library. The Shakespeare Memorial Room on the top floor is a specially nice feature, with nice views over the city. It's a crying shame that it's not opened 7 days a week and for longer hours.
10 months ago
Steve Augello
beautiful!
7 months ago
Ava Taylor
Beautiful building inside and out, the gardens on the terraces in particular are well worth visiting, as well as the Shakespeare room and the skyline view. There are also lots of places to study quietly inside and a nice cafe to use as well.
4 months ago
sitotime sitotime
A great resource, the garden on level 7 is so quaint and beautiful in amongst the busy city, the viewing area at the top affords panoramic views of Birmingham and has a special Shakespeare room which is a lovely touch!
4 months ago
Aline Guillaume
Lovely library I would go and visit again
2 months ago
Lynda Perry
Very good venue on Level 1 for learning
1 month ago
Nicole Senecal
Very interesting place worth a visit.
3 months ago
tharesa williams
Fantastic looking building with very friendly staff.
2 months ago
Xavier Aguilar
One of the best libraries I've ever been. The children's library is fantastic, highly recommended their babies 'Stay & Play' activities if you are new in town and have a babe. There you can meet other mums and dads and your children have lots of fun. Don't forget to visit the Secret Garden on the 7th floor.
3 weeks ago
Makemeovernay
Extremely spacious and well laid out. An excellent facility with a lot to offer including two open air terraces with great view over the city. There is also a cafe area in the library too.
5 months ago
Christian Sadi
Perhaps one of the greatest public buildings that Europe has seen built for at least a decade. It does everything a library should as well as being an inspiring and superbly designed building which empowers both local people and visitors . It really does make you feel proud to be a citizen of Birmingham. I agree with others on the need for longer and weekend opening times, the reduction of hours was an abysmal policy decision, BUT will be rectified soon. Fingers crossed!!
8 months ago
