This iconic building houses a variety of exclusive event spaces that are unmatched elsewhere.
The library boasts stunning views of Centenary Square and the city skyline, the impressive Book Rotunda, and the historic Shakespeare Memorial Room making it the perfect setting for our awards ceremony.
The Library of Birmingham holds the second largest Shakespeare collection in the world, including a Shakespeare First Folio. One of the only 250 in the world and considered to be one of the most important books in the English language.
The Hobbit, by JRR Tolkien, who spent his childhood in Birmingham, was the first book to be put on the shelves of The Library of Birmingham.
Address
Library of Birmingham
Centenary Square
Broad Street
Birmingham
B1 2ND
Birmingham and the West Midlands are widely recognised as the heart of the UK due to their central positioning within the country.
The Library of Birmingham, conveniently situated in the Centre of Birmingham city has access to multiple transport options. There is also a bus stop within 150m of the venue and the nearest mainline station is Birmingham New Street.
Accessibility
- Fully accessible toilet facilities are available
- Car parking for blue badge holders - two spaces at the rear of the Library on Cambridge Street
- Level access entry to front and back of building
- Doors open on an automated push button or sensor
- Lifts located close to the entrance