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Library of Birmingham, Birmingham

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The Library of Birmingham is a public library in Birmingham, England. It is situated on the west side of the city centre at Centenary Square, beside the Birmingham Rep (to which it connects, and with which it shares some facilities) and Baskerville House. Upon opening on 3 September 2013, it replaced Birmingham Central Library. The library, which is estimated to have cost £188.8 million, is viewed by the Birmingham City Council as a flagship project for the city's redevelopment. It has been described as the largest public library in the United Kingdom, the largest public cultural space in Europe, and the largest regional library in Europe. 2,414,860 visitors came to the library in 2014 making it the 10th most popular visitor attraction in the UK.
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  • It's a stunning new building that stands out in the city centre. Apart from having a huge book collection, it has two rooftop gardens with views of the city. 
    It's a stunning new building that stands out in the city centre. Apart from having a huge book collection, it has two rooftop gardens with views of the city.  more »
  • Generally enjoyed our time in my birth city to see the many changes that have taken place over the years. Visited many places in the city and was looking forward to the library. A very interesting... 
    Generally enjoyed our time in my birth city to see the many changes that have taken place over the years. Visited many places in the city and was looking forward to the library. A very interesting...  more »
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  • We are so lucky to have such a beautiful building as the library in Birmingham. Good selection of books, wonderful staff, handy cafe, study corners, kids library, beautiful viewing terraces (must see!) and high escalators that take you above the clouds, this place is one of my favorite spots in Birmingham. As per library membership, I love that they have a growing number of e-books / audio books which you can access through Libby app. Thank you all the staff at Birmingham Library, I feel privileged to have the services you provide.
  • 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, and needs to be rectified.

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