The Old Library
Event Venue
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Historic venue in Digbeth, Birmingham, originally a 19th-century library and now a stylish event space. Ideal for weddings, corporate events, and dynamic celebrations, with delicious food praised by guests.
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About The Old Library
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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.
FAQ
Yes, tables and chairs are included in the room hire.
No, there are no kitchen facilities onsite for self-catering.
The venue hire duration depends on whether a ceremony and reception are booked or only a reception.
No, the hire is exclusive so it is not a shared space.
Yes, external AV suppliers are permitted to build the stage and provide lighting.
No, the toilets are located to one side of the venue, so a crossover between sides would be required to access them.
At The Old Library, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Refreshments for guests are offered
- Free on-street parking is available
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Old Library:
- Main Space hosting 120 guests: £1200
- Zellig 123 - The Meeting Room hosting 15 guests: £180
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Old Library is located at Zellig, Gibb Street, in Digbeth, Birmingham.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Adrian R. rated it 4.7/5 stars
'The venue suited our needs perfectly. It was big enough for the number of guests, without feeling cramped. The team helped to ensure that we could tailor the event to our exact needs and were always helpful. Quick to respond and fantastic at reminding us when things needed to be done. The list of approved providers was really helpful, and those we contacted were great.' - Rose B. rated it 4.2/5 stars
'Excellent venue. Staff went above and beyond and we're virtual mind readers which helped'
It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:
- Ella G. rated it 5/5 stars
'The venue had really great communication and answered all queries promptly. All staff were incredibly helpful on the evening of the event.'
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