New Library 2013

The new Library of Birmingham will be opening in Centenary Square in September 2013. We will be 'rewriting the book' with services and activities both in the building and online.

FAQs about the Library of Birmingham

If you have questions about the Library of Birmingham, click here to look for the answers.

Library of Birmingham artist's impression

Design and Construction

Read the design vision, see artist's impressions of the building, construction information, facts and figures and find out how the building meets sustainability guidelines.

Cleaning and repackaging glass photographic slides

Getting Ready for the Library of Birmingham

Your new library – the Library of Birmingham – opens in September 2013. So what exactly does getting ready involve?

Artist's impression of the Library of Birmingham

Rewriting the Book

The Library of Birmingham will be a major new cultural destination, rewriting the book for 21st century public libraries. It opens on 3 September 2013 in Centenary Square, Birmingham City Centre.

Meet the Faces of the Library of Birmingham

The Faces of the Library of Birmingham are twenty six people (one for each letter of the alphabet) who are passionate about libraries and about Birmingham.

Visit the Virtual Library - visit the library in the library! The Library of Birmingham opens in summer 2013 but you don’t need to wait until then to walk round it. We’ve built the library in Second Life, an online virtual world.

Discovery Season

Discover the Library of Birmingham. To celebrate the opening of the Library next September we are planning a programme of exciting events and activities for all ages that will run until the end of 2013.

The Word

The Word is the newsletter of the new Library of Birmingham. You can download the current and past editions here.

Launching the partnership between the Library of Birmingham and Writing West Midlands

About Partnering with the Library of Birmingham

The Library of Birmingham has a number of partner organisations to actively enable learning. One of the latest partner organisations is Writing West Midlands.

Helping an older person to use a computer

Volunteering at the Library of Birmingham

Volunteers will make a real difference at the Library of Birmingham, enhancing services and the customer experience.

Media

Welcome to the Library of Birmingham online press area. Here you can find information, including contacts and press releases. You can also contact us to make requests, such as images and interviews.