The Old Library Main Space at The Old Library

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.

Capacity

Standing

up to 200

Dining

up to 120

Theatre

up to 120

Cabaret

up to 100

Event offers and packages

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

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £30 per person

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900 hire fee

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £500 hire fee

Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Packages

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £30 per person

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900 hire fee

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £500 hire fee

Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Packages

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £30 per person

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900 hire fee

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £500 hire fee

Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Packages

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £30 per person

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900 hire fee

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £500 hire fee

Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Packages

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £30 per person

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900 hire fee

Per evening

19:00 – 1:00

from £800 hire fee

Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Packages

Per day

9:00 – 0:00

from £2000 hire fee

Per evening

19:00 – 1:00

from £800 hire fee

Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Packages

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £500 hire fee

Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Packages

Catering

In-house catering

Allows external catering

Approved caterers only

BYO alcohol allowed

Can provide alcohol

Kitchen facilities available

Can provide halal

Can provide kosher

Complimentary water

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Complimentary tea and coffee

Buyout fee for external catering

Licences

Alcohol licence until 00:00

Extension available

Space features

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi

Flipchart

Air conditioning

Natural light

Disabled access

Parking available

Projector

Flatscreen TV

Whiteboard

Audiovisual (AV) equipment

Conference call facilities

Storage space

Accommodation available

About The Old Library

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.