The Old Library Main Space at The Old Library

  16 reviews  – 
Zellig, Gibb Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AT
Bordesley Green
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About this space

The main space is light and airy, flooded with natural daylight. Full of period features including vaulted ceilings and iconic arch windows, this space will conduct a positive and warm atmosphere, ensuring you have a stimulating and productive event with us.

For larger events, the adjoining Reading Room is available either as a breakout space, buffet area or cloakroom to serve your needs.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

The package includes:
- Room hire from 8.30am—5.30pm
- High Speed Wifi
- Flipchart Pad with Pens
- Arrival hot drink selection with Biscuits
- Mid Morning hot drink refresh
- Cold Buffet Lunch:
Chef’s choice of deliciously filled
Sandwiches & Wraps
Chef’s choice of two side salads
Tortilla Corn Chips with selection of dips
- Afternoon Hot Drink break

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £30 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £30 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £30 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:30 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £30 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:30 – 1:00
from £30 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 1:00
from £800 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £30 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £800–£2000 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 1:00
from £800 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
19:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 120
Cabaret
up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flipchart
Air conditioning
Natural light
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
PA system / music speakers available

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted / ticketed events
Loud music / events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(16 reviews and ratings - )

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Shila Kerai
April 2019

Helpful staff, easy to find and a nice spacious venue

The internet cut out, a bit cold, could hear lots of car noises from outside, the room echoed and because it was so light inside the screen wasn’t as clear as it could be, even with the blinds.

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Alicia Mullings
April 2022

Swift response.
Brrilliant

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Ami Gasson
May 2019

Communication from booking to event was spot on. We were welcome in the venue early to set up before delegates arrived.

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lucy vaughan
November 2018

Excellent communication. Extremely helpful


The Old Library is a bright, open space perfect for hosting weddings, conferences, corporate dinners, parties, charity events and more. A range of menus and drinks packages are available upon request. We can currently hold up to 130 people seated and 250 standing.

Part of the Zellig Group, the Old Library has been in operation since 1990. The original library first opened as one of Birmingham’s 5 free libraries in 1866, it is now the only one still standing.

The public library’s doors closed to the public in 1940 and remained closed until 1990 when the dilapidated space was bought alongside the Bird’s Custard Factory and lovingly refurbished by Bennie Gray. The building was then leased to another company from 2004 until August 2017 when it has been returned to its original owner.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from £30
hire fee / per hour
from £120
hire fee / per morning

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