Two months before the Library of Birmingham opens its doors to the public, I had the honour of sneaking inside for a preview of this brilliant £188.8 million building that stands bold in its bling on Broad Street. Continue reading “Library of Birmingham: The day I went inside”
Library of Birmingham: Outside in
Anyone who has been down Broad Street recently can not fail to have noticed the Library of Birmingham standing tall between the Birmingham Rep and Baskerville House in its bling.
Some hate it. I love it. Already, it is bringing a presence that is transforming Centenary Square. Continue reading “Library of Birmingham: Outside in”
Library of Birmingham: A place for a snog
Here’s a cute little addition to the facilities at the Library of Birmingham – a place for a snog.
Whoops! Sorry, to have said the first thing that came into my head when I saw these cosy little red booths. Of course, it’s not a place for a snog. (Slap hand) Continue reading “Library of Birmingham: A place for a snog”
Library of Birmingham: Opening what was closed
When the £188.8 million Library of Birmingham opens to the public, it will be more than the doors that are swung wide. The library will be open in ways it has never been before. Continue reading “Library of Birmingham: Opening what was closed”
Library of Birmingham: The people’s playground
Look at this picture. Does it look like a library to you? No, nor me. If you’d asked, I’d have said it was a garden. Continue reading “Library of Birmingham: The people’s playground”