Library of Birmingham
Check our library closures page for closures affecting the Library of Birmingham.
Opening hours
Full service
- Monday to Tuesday: 11:00am to 7:00pm (phone lines close at 5:00pm)
- Wednesday to Saturday: 11:00am to 5:00pm
- Sunday: Closed
Express service
- Monday to Tuesday: 9:00am to 11:00am, and 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Wednesday to Friday: 9:00am to 11:00am, and 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Telephone enquiries
- Monday to Friday: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Services available
- popular fiction and non-fiction books, special collections and promotions
- book borrowing and returns
- library registration and reservation service
- study space
- access to free Wi-Fi
- use of computers and printing facilities
For details of our Archives opening hours, including the Wolfson Centre for Archival Research, see our Archives and Heritage opening hours page.
There is a returns bin on the outside of the Library of Birmingham that can be used out of hours. When using the Returns Bin or a Self-Service Kiosk, take a receipt.
If you are returning an item from another Birmingham Community Library you may not be able to return it using the Bin. These items can be returned at any Customer Service Desk once the library is open.
When planning your visit, be aware that Paradise Circus is currently undergoing major renovation works which may affect your journey. You can find out more information on the Paradise Birmingham website.
Manage your library account online
Find out about our eLibrary service available 24/7.
Page last updated: 16 February 2024
