Library of Birmingham, Public library in Centenary Square, Birmingham, England.
The Library of Birmingham stands 142 meters tall with a metallic exterior facade featuring interlaced circles and geometric patterns reflecting light throughout the day.
The Library of Birmingham opened on September 3, 2013, replacing the previous Central Library as part of a major urban development project in the city center.
The Shakespeare Memorial Room preserves a collection of William Shakespeare's works within an ornate Victorian reading chamber relocated from the original 1882 library.
The library provides digital access terminals, group study areas, garden terraces, exhibition galleries, music rooms, and a children's section across nine floors.
The building includes multiple outdoor garden terraces at different levels, offering spaces for reading while overlooking the Birmingham city panorama.
Location: Birmingham
Inception: September 3, 2013
Architects: Francine Houben, Mecanoo
Architectural style: postmodern architecture, high-tech architecture
Elevation above the sea: 142.7947 m
Address: Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Broad Street , B1 2ND B1 2ND
Email: enquiries@libraryofbirmingham.com
Website: https://birmingham.gov.uk/libraryofbirmingham
GPS coordinates: 52.47980,-1.90850
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58
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