LoB Visitor Guide WEB 26.8

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CONTENTS

Opening hours 02

Getting here 02

Facilities and access 04

Eating and drinking 04Shop 05

Tourist and travel information 05

Making the most of your visit 06

FLOOR PLANS

Lower ground Children & Music 08Ground floor

Reception, Caf & Studio Theatre 09

Floor 1Business, Learning & Health 10

Floor 2Knowledge 11

Floor 3Discovery 12

Floor 4

Archives, Heritage & Photography 13

Floor 7The Secret Garden 14

Floor 9 Shakespeare Memorial Room 15

The Library of Birmingham offers

an extensive range of services and

resources for all your learning and

leisure pursuits whether you want to

enjoy reading, learn a new skill, study

for a qualification, be creative, start

a business, research your family tree,explore local history, make music and

much more.

OPENING HOURSMonday to Friday 8am8pmSaturday 9am5pm

Sunday 11am4pm

Library of Birmingham

Centenary Square

Broad Street

Birmingham B1 2ND

GETTING HERE

TrainThe Library is about 1015 minutes

walk from New Street Station and1520 minutes from Snow Hill Station.Moor Street and Five Ways are further

away but still within walking distance.For more information call NationalRail on08457 11 41 41. If you are

using a text phone, dial 18001first toactivate Typetalk.

Bus

Many bus services stop close to the

Library on Broad Street including:1, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24, 29, 29A, 120, 126,127, 128, 129, 140, 141. For journey

planning please call Network West

Midlands on 0871 200 22 33(Bus andMetro only). Lines are open MonSat7.30am8pm and on Sun 10am6pm.

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Cycle

There are plenty of cycle racks infront of the Library on Centenary

Square. For information on cycle routesin the city, visit sustrans.org.uk orbirmingham.gov.uk.

Car

Birmingham is easily reached viathe M5, M6, M40 and M42. Follow

signs to Birmingham City Centre and the

ICC. From the South-West (M5), leavethe motorway at Junction 3, follow the

A456 towards the city centre. From the

South (M40), South-East (M6), East (M69),or North-East (M42) follow the M6 to

Junction 6, then the A38 towards theCity Centre. From the North-West (M6)or West (M54) follow the M6 either to

Junction 7 then the A34 towardsBirmingham City Centre.

Parking

There is no parking available at

the Library public car parkscan be found nearby at CambridgeStreet and the NIA.

Disabled parking

There are two bays for Blue Badgeholders on Cambridge Street

directly behind the Library on The REPside. Access to the front entrance isalong the covered walkway on the east

side of the Library leading ontoCentenary Square. Further bays are

available in the Paradise Circus multi-storey car park on Cambridge Street.

Taxis

There are taxi ranks outside the

Hyatt Regency Hotel on Broad

Street and near the traffic island byKing Alfreds Place and the ICC on

Cambridge Street.

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FACILITIES

& ACCESS

Getting around

The Library of Birmingham isdesigned to be highly accessible to

all. Getting around the building is easy,with a step-free entrance and lifts to all

floors, in addition to ramps, escalators,travelators and stairs.

Toilets

Toilets are available on

every floor.

Toilets for people who are disabled

RHThese are marked on the floorplans, which indicate whether

the toilet is positioned for transfer

from wheelchair to seat from the leftor the right.

Changing Places

A Changing Places facility is

available on the lower ground floor.

Induction loops

Induction loops to amplify

speech for people with hearing

aids are fitted at all staffed informationdesks in the building and in the StudioTheatre. If requested in advance, we canalso provide induction loops in our

meeting rooms.

Parent and baby

Parent and baby rooms withchanging and feeding facilities are

available on the lower ground floor.

Changing facilities are also available on

levels 1 and 3. The Library is breastfeeding-friendly throughout. Comfortable

seating is available on every floor in thelounge areas.

Prams and buggies

Prams and buggies can be parked

in the designated area on theground floor. Please note that for the

safety of your child and others, we donot allow prams and buggies on theescalators or travelators.

For their safety, children should beaccompanied by a parent or carer whilstin the building, including in the

Childrens Library.

LockersLockers are available on everyfloor 1 coin required.

Wifi

Wifi is available throughout thebuilding. This is free to use,

with access to additional resources for

Library Members.

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EATING &

DRINKING

The Library Caf

The Library Caf on the groundfloor serves a range of quality eat-in

and takeaway food made from Britishingredients, simply prepared andchanging seasonally. Extra seating is

available on the mezzanine level,overlooking Centenary Square. TheDiscovery Caf on floor 3 is also open

during peak times, with a selection offreshly prepared deli sandwiches and

hot and cold beverages.You are welcome to bring your own

refreshments into the Library, but we ask

you please only to consume these in theLounge areas on each floor. Vendingmachines for cold drinks and snacks are

also available in the Lounge areas.

Please use the recycling binsprovided for your rubbish. This

helps us to keep the Library clean andtidy for the comfort of all our visitors.

SHOP

The Library Shop on the groundfloor offers a range of quality,

unique gifts and souvenirs of your visit to

the Library of Birmingham and the city, atprices to suit all pockets.

TOURIST & TRAVEL

INFORMATION

Birminghams only city centreTourist Information Centre is

located on the ground floor of theLibrary, offering information and ticketsfor visitor attractions and travel in the city

and region.There is a dedicated Travel

Information Point in the Library foyer

where you can check timetables and the

latest travel information online.

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MAKING THE MOST

OF YOUR VISIT

BUILDING

HIGHLIGHTSTRAIL

1. Rotundas ViewStarting in the foyer, head towards the

glass balcony at the rear of Spotlight andlook up for a stunning view through theLibrarys rotunda spaces.

2. Digital Gallery

Make your way down the slope to

the left of Spotlight to Upper BookBrowse. From here you can view thelatest exhibition on our Digital Gallery,

positioned high on the blue wall. Do yourecognise the shape of the Gallery?

3. Amphitheatre

Continue down to the lower ground

floor, to the Music Library. Here, you canenter the glass-walled Amphitheatre,

and look up into Centenary Square. The

design of the Amphitheatre floor echoesthe distinctive frieze that wraps around

the Library.

Now head for the blue lifts and

stairs to make your way to the

Knowledge Floor (level 2).

4. Book Rotunda

This impressive feature at the heart ofthe Library houses tens of thousands of

volumes and symbolises the importanceof the book for learning, information andculture. (A walk along the Book Rotunda

balconies gives further views throughthe building.)

Next, take the escalators, lifts

or stairs to the Discovery Floor

(level 3).)

5. Discovery Terrace

This beautiful elevated outdoor garden isthe ideal place to read a book, relax withfriends and enjoy the views. The planting

is designed to give colour, scent andinterest throughout the year and includesherbs, fruit and vegetables.

6. Discovery GalleryThis is the venue for an exciting

programme of exhibitions showcasingthe Librarys archive, heritage and

photography collections, plus visitingexhibitions. See website or ask in theLibrary for details of the latest exhibition.

Next, take the escalators, lifts or

stairs to the Archives, Heritage &Photography Floor (level 4).)

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Why not follow

the self-guidedBuilding HighlightsTrail to explorethe Library. The trailtakes about 1 hour.

FIRST TIMEVISITOR?


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7. Glass Lift

Rising through the upper part of theLibrarys central rotunda, the scenic lifttakes you in style up to the 7th floor.

Hidden from view behind the rotundas

pristine white wall is the Librarysenvironmentally-controlled secure

storage, the golden box housing theLibrarys world-class archive, heritage

and photographic collections.

8. The Secret Garden

This garden terrace on the 7th floor ismore densely planted than the Discovery

Terrace and has a more secluded feel,with quiet places to sit high above thebustle of the city streets below.

Next, take the blue lifts or stairs

up to level 9.)

9. Shakespeare Memorial Room

This original feature from the citys

Victorian library was designed by JohnHenry Chamberlain in 1882. Since thenit has changed home twice, moving

to Central Library when it was built inthe early 1970s, and to the Library ofBirmingham almost forty years later.

It originally housed the BirminghamShakespeare Library, which is still

available at the Library of Birmingham.The Room is wood panelled withglass printed shelves inspired by the

Elizabethan age with carvings, marquetryand metalwork representing birds,

flowers and foliage. The woodwork is

by noted woodcarver Mr Barfield, andthe brass and metal work is most likely

crafted by Hardmans.

The Shakespeare Memorial Room has

been painstakingly reconstructed bylocal craftsmen A. Edmonds & Co. Ltdand the Victorian Cornice Company who

restored the elaborate ceiling. The books

and memorabilia you see on the shelvesare interesting items from the Librarys

general collections (the Shakespearecollection outgrew the room as early

as 1906).

10. Skyline Viewpoint

This is the pinnacle of the Libraryof Birmingham, with stunning

panoramic views across the city. Youare now 51 metres above street leveland on a clear day can see as far as

Shirley to the south, the Corley Hillsto the east and the Clent Hills to thewest. Use the digital toposcope for

information about other landmarksvisible from Skyline Viewpoint.

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Tours are availablefor groups andindividuals, andmust be pre-booked.

Please see websiteor ask in the Libraryfor details.

PRE-BOOKABLELIBRARY TOURS


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Amphitheatre

MusicPracticeRooms

Beatbox

Childrens Library

Book Browse Upper

Middle Earth

Chill-outLoungeMusic

Library

MusicLibrary

Book Browse Lower

Story Steps

Reserveditems Lower

Ground

Toilets

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Childrens Library

Music Library

Book Browse

Beatbox

Middle Earth

Music Practice Rooms

Chill-out Lounge

Story Steps

LOWER GROUND

CHILDREN

& MUSIC

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Floor 3

Floor 2

Ground Floor

Floor 9

Floor 7

Floor 6

Floor 5

Floor 4

Lower Ground

Floor 1

STREET LEVEL

NON-PUBLIC

NON-PUBLIC

Floor 8NON-PUBLIC


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Reception

MAIN ENTRANCE

Library Caf(Extra seatingon Mezzanine)

Digital Gallery(View from Book Browse)

Library Shop

The Box

To The Repand toilets

Spotlight

Buggy Park

Studio Theatre

ENTRANCE

Slope

Lifts toMeetingRooms

Lifts & Stairs(up to Levels 19)

Book Browse Upper

LH

Reception

Library Shop

Library Caf

Book Browse Upper

Digital Gallery

Studio Theatre

Buggy Park

GROUND FLOOR

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Floor 3

Floor 2

Ground Floor

Floor 9

Floor 7

Floor 6

Floor 5

Floor 4

Lower Ground

Floor 1

STREET LEVEL

NON-PUBLIC

NON-PUBLIC

Floor 8NON-PUBLIC


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EnterpriseLounge

Soundbox

AdviceRoomsandBLIP

MeetingRooms110111

TrainingSuite

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Brainbox

Internet

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Internet

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Brainbox

Enterprise Lounge

Internet

Soundbox

Advice Rooms and BLIP

Training Suite

Meeting Rooms 101105 & 110111

FLOOR 1

BUSINESS,

LEARNING & HEALTH

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Floor 3

Floor 2

Ground Floor

Floor 9

Floor 7

Floor 6

Floor 5

Floor 4

Lower Ground

Floor 1

STREET LEVEL

NON-PUBLIC

NON-PUBLIC

Floor 8NON-PUBLIC


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Book Rotunda

Contemplation Room

FLOOR 2

KNOWLEDGE

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Floor 3

Floor 2

Ground Floor

Floor 9

Floor 7

Floor 6

Floor 5

Floor 4

Lower Ground

Floor 1

STREET LEVEL

NON-PUBLIC

NON-PUBLIC

Floor 8NON-PUBLIC


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Short

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Discovery Gallery

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Discovery Terrace

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Book Rotunda

Library Caf

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Short session internet

FLOOR 3

DISCOVERY

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Floor 3

Floor 2

Ground Floor

Floor 9

Floor 7

Floor 6

Floor 5

Floor 4

Lower Ground

Floor 1

STREET LEVEL

NON-PUBLIC

NON-PUBLIC

Floor 8NON-PUBLIC


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HeritageLounge

Reception

HeritageLearningSpace

WolfsonCentre forArchivalResearch

Glass liftto Floor 7

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Heritage Lounge

Heritage Learning Space

Reception Desk

Wolfson Centre for Archival Research

FLOOR 4

ARCHIVES,

HERITAGE &

PHOTOGRAPHY

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Floor 3

Floor 2

Ground Floor

Floor 9

Floor 7

Floor 6

Floor 5

Floor 4

Lower Ground

Floor 1

STREET LEVEL

NON-PUBLIC

NON-PUBLIC

Floor 8NON-PUBLIC


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Glass

liftWest views

North views

RH

FLOOR 7

THE SECRET

GARDEN

The Secret Garden

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Floor 3

Floor 2

Ground Floor

Floor 9

Floor 7

Floor 6

Floor 5

Floor 4

Lower Ground

Floor 1

STREET LEVEL

NON-PUBLIC

NON-PUBLIC

Floor 8NON-PUBLIC


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Brown roof

SkylineViewpoint

ShakespeareMemorialRoom

LH

FLOOR 9

SHAKESPEARE

MEMORIAL ROOM

Shakespeare Memorial Room

Skyline Viewpoint

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Floor 3

Floor 2

Ground Floor

Floor 9

Floor 7

Floor 6

Floor 5

Floor 4

Lower Ground

Floor 1

STREET LEVEL

NON-PUBLIC

NON-PUBLIC

Floor 8NON-PUBLIC


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EVENTS &

EXHIBITIONS

Look out for our programme of events,exhibitions and activities. Details of

whats on at the Library of Birmingham

and how to book are available on thewebsite and in the Library.

TICKETS

The Box is open 10am8pm Monday

Saturday (10am6pm when there is noevening performance) for booking and

collecting tickets for Library events andshows at The REP.

LIBRARY ROOMS

& SPACES FOR HIRE

We have a varied range of meeting and

event spaces available for hire, from the300-seat Studio Theatre and meeting

rooms, to the historic ShakespeareMemorial Room and Middle Earth, our

childrens activity rooms. See website forbooking information and prices.

THE GREEN LIBRARY

The Library of Birmingham has animportant role to play in cutting carbon

emissions in the city and the building hasbeen designed to minimise the impacton the environment.

Environmentally friendly featuresinclude the use of low carbon technologyfor heating and cooling, low energy

lighting and water conservation systems.

The Library recycles all used materialsincluding paper and plastic please

use the special bins provided. The two elevated garden terraces

the Discovery Terrace on level 3 and

The Secret Garden on level 7 providegreen spaces in the heart of the city.

They are planted with a variety ofspecies to provide colour and interestthroughout the year. This includes fruit,

vegetables and herbs on the DiscoveryTerrace to provide a focal point for

learning about where food comes fromand encouraging grow your own.

In front of the Library, around theAmphitheatre in Centenary Square,an annual wildflower meadow hasbeen planted (part of a wildflower trail

in the city centres Westside). Thebest time to enjoy the wildflowers is

between July and October. Togetherwith the brown roof (covered in rubble

from the construction of the Library),these features provide new habitatfor wildlife.

The Library of Birmingham was

awarded BREEAM Excellent statusin 2013. BREEAM is the national

standard against which theenvironmental sustainability ofnew buildings is measured.

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