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Birmingham Central Library was the main public library in Birmingham, England, from 1974 until 2013, replacing a library opened in 1865 and rebuilt in 1882. For a time the largest non-national library in Europe, [1] it closed on 29 June 2013 and was replaced by the Library of Birmingham.
- April 1969
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Jun 29, 2013 · Birmingham Central Library timeline. After 40 years, Birmingham Central Library closed to the public on 29 June 2013, ahead of the opening of a new £190m library. The old library...
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.
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- Centenary Square
- 3 September 2013; 10 years ago
- Birmingham City Council
Jun 29, 2013 · The old library in Chamberlain Square will shut down on 29 June, ahead of the new £190m Library of Birmingham opening in Centenary Square. A librarian shares her memories of working there, from meeting J K Rowling to Shakespeare's First Folio.
Learn about the Library of Birmingham, a modern and accessible public library in the city centre. Find out how to join, renew or reserve books, and explore the Shakespeare Memorial Room and other features.
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Find out about the services, events and facilities of the Library of Birmingham, the largest public library in the UK. Check the opening hours, location, parking, accessibility and contact information.
