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Birmingham Central Library

Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3HQ, England
0121 303 4511
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Ranked #57 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
3.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Libraries
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Books listed in the catalogue cannot be found on the shelves.. Shelves and shelves of trash, but do not bother asking for any book that requires a reading age of over 13 years old - if by some chance it is the building, it will be in the reference section to prevent anyone borrowing it. A similar story with the... More

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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

The building is awful. its opposite the Museum and art gallery. Inside the library is very good, with the usual supply of books for adults and children, + music, dvds etc. There is also an archivist section and family history floor. Enough to meet everyones needs More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Comprehensive library, great place to be. Super for doing research of all kinds. Nice for finding somewhere quiet to read a book or two. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

I sat outside the new birmingham library for a while, and i am intrigued, I am not sure when I last visited a library but I am curious and can't wait to visit the new one. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

This library has the quiet study time you need along with a lot of good books and resources. The look of the library is a little run down now because its been there so long BUT there is a brand new Central library being built in Birmingham replacing the old one. So the modern look will be a positive new... More

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Coventry, United Kingdom
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

I enjoyed the atmosphere although I only went to use the computers. More

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