The Old Library Main Space at The Old Library

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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

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

Exclusive Room hire from 7pm – Midnight.
Includes Christmas Table décor and DJ.
£1,200 + VAT

Down Meal: 50-150 people
Informal Party: 50-200 people

Canapes

£10 per person

Choose 3 x canapes £10 pp + VAT or 6 x canapes £15:00 pp + VAT

Traditional 3 Course Meal

£40 per person

£40:00 PP +VAT
Min 50, max 150 people (Vegan menu available on request)

Prices

Monday

8:30 – 0:00

from £30 per person

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £500

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £30

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

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £30

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

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £30

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

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £30

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

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £900

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £30

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

Per day

9:00 – 0:00

from £2000

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

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

Facilities

Air conditioning

Free parking is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Reviews and ratings

(14 reviews and ratings - )

Swift response.
Brrilliant

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

Excellent communication. Extremely helpful

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.