The Old Library
Versatile Event Space
#10 of 120 Birthday Party venues in Birmingham
#3 of 123 Corporate Event venues in Birmingham
38 reviews
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Zellig, Gibb Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AT
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Digbeth, Birmingham
Old Library
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Excellent communication - 4.6/5
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Spaces for hire at The Old Library
Main Space
Built in 1866, The Old Library is a refurbished Victorian library and historic venue nestled in Birmingham’s vibrant city centre in Digbeth, Birmingham. 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.
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Space facilities
Whole venue
130 seats
250 standing
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Zellig 230
Zellig 230 is a small meeting room that includes a TV screen, WiFi access, and refreshment facilities. This room can be hired on its own or in conjunction with the main space as a breakout or organizer room.
Whether its a meeting, workshop or small event - The Zellig Meeting room is the place for you. This bright open space with a view of the Birm...
Space facilities
Private space
20 seats
20 standing
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £100 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Explore other spaces in the area
Zellig, Gibb Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AT
Public transportation
- Bus Adderley St 0.1 mi
- Bus Digbeth Coach Station (Stop DS5) 0.2 mi
- Bus Birmingham Coach Station 0.2 mi
Parking
- Parking Zellig Car Park - Zellig Building, The Custard Factory, Deritend, Birmingham 0.1 mi
- Parking North Yard Car Park - Custard Factory, The Custard Factory, Deritend, Birmingham 0.1 mi
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- Raddison 0.1 mi
- Premium Executive Serviced Apartments- EastGate 0.2 mi
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Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£100–£950
hire fee
Main Space
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£950
hire fee
Zellig 230
9:00 –
17:00
from
£100–£150
hire fee
Tuesday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£100–£950
hire fee
Main Space
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£950
hire fee
Zellig 230
9:00 –
17:00
from
£100–£150
hire fee
Wednesday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£100–£950
hire fee
Main Space
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£950
hire fee
Zellig 230
9:00 –
17:00
from
£100–£150
hire fee
Thursday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£100–£950
hire fee
Main Space
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£950
hire fee
Zellig 230
9:00 –
17:00
from
£100–£150
hire fee
Friday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£100–£950
hire fee
Main Space
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£950
hire fee
Zellig 230
9:00 –
17:00
from
£100–£150
hire fee
Saturday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1200
hire fee
Main Space
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1200
hire fee
Sunday
16:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£950
hire fee
Main Space
16:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£950
hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users
Facilities and catering options
Up to 250
standing
Up to 130
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
4 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
14 recent guests highly rated service quality
Amenities
4.6
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.7
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.5
Catering
4.3
Communication
4.9
CD
Cislyn D.
October 2024
Cislyn D.
October 2024
Banqueting Hall · 200 guests
Fabulous venue
Own Parking facilities poor. But options for parking was given.
5.0
JK
Joanne K.
December 2023
Joanne K.
December 2023
Party · 100 guests
The venue, ambience and staff were absolutely amazing. Couldn't fault anything. 5 stars from us.
The DJ was awful, not very current and quite rude at times
4.9
RB
Rose B.
September 2023
Rose B.
September 2023
Birthday Party · 200 guests
Excellent venue. Staff went above and beyond and we're virtual mind readers which helped
4.2
MG
Miss G.
December 2022
Miss G.
December 2022
Christmas Party · 50 guests
The venue had really great communication and answered all queries promptly. All staff were incredibly helpful on the evening of the event.
5.0
About The Old Library
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.
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
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 150 guests: £1701.04
- Zellig 230 hosting 16 guests: £219.68
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Old Library is located at Zellig, Gibb Street, in the Bordesley Green district of Birmingham.
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