Birmingham Central Library and City Archives

Birmingham Central Library and City Archives
Chamberlain Square
Birmingham
Birmingham
B3 3HQ
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

www.birmingham.gov.uk/libraries

E-mail

Library enquiries

central.library@birmingham.gov.uk

Archives enquiries

archives@birmingham.gov.uk

Telephone

Library

0121 303 4511

Archives

0121 303 4217

Library textphone

0121 303 4547

Fax

0121 233 4458

All information is drawn or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
A photo of two men studying an old city map

Welcome to Birmingham Libraries.

You can use the Online Catalogue to search our stock, place reservations, and login to check your loans, renew books online and change your PIN.

Birmingham Archives and Heritage Service is a fusion of Birmingham City Archives and the former Local Studies and History service. We now offer improved access to archival material and resources for researching local and family history on Floor 6 of Birmingham Central Library.

Birmingham Libraries have Designated Collections of national importance.

Venue Type:

Library, Archive

 Opening hours

Library:
Monday-Friday 9.00-20.00
Saturday 9.00-17.00
Closed Sunday.

Archives:
Wed, Fri and Sat 10.00-17.00
Thursday 10.00-20.00
Archives closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

 Admission charges

Free

At Birmingham Central Library and City Archives, the Photography, Archive, Early and Fine Printing, Literature, Music, and Birmingham collections are Designated Collections of national importance.

Key artists and exhibits

  • Designated Collection
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