The Old Library

The Old Library ✨ Weddings, Corporate, Events & Dry Hire
✨ 19th Century Converted Library
✨ Located in Digbeth, Birmingham
✨ Unique and Historic Venue for Hire
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The Old Library, is a dynamic, functional events space in the heart Digbeth, Birmingham’s creative quarter. You will find our venue just ¼ mile from the city centre. The Old Library is a beautifully restored Victorian building, and is the last remaining of Birmingham’s five original Free Library’s opened in 1866. The main space is a light and airy space flooded with natural daylight. Full of period features including vaulted ceilings and iconic arch windows, this space will wow your guests! Our personable events team are on hand from enquiry to event to ensure that your event is successful and memorable.

🥂 Happy 2 Years! 🥂Today marks the 2 year anniversary for Toni & Kristian! They had their church ceremony and then headed...
21/09/2026

🥂 Happy 2 Years! 🥂

Today marks the 2 year anniversary for Toni & Kristian! They had their church ceremony and then headed straight to us for their reception 💕

We loved hosting this wedding! Such a fun day with a lovely couple & guests and great vibes ✨

Shoutout to gorgeous flowers by Flowerology , stunning draping by Shiny People and wonderful photos by Gemma Rose Photography 🙌

Happy 2nd Anniversary to you both! 💍

E: [email protected]
T: 0121 667 1000

18/09/2026

A snapshot of August... ✨⁣
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We had such a wonderful summer, full of so many gorgeous weddings & parties! Thank you so much to everyone who had their event with us this summer - it was our pleasure 💕⁣
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Here is just a small glimpse into a few of our weddings this August! We love the variety each one brings 😍⁣
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Are you interested in an Old Library wedding or party next summer? Get in touch with us now to find out more & secure your date! 🗓⁣
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E: [email protected]⁣
T: 0121 667 1000

Outside The Old Library is looking good 👀We have been loving our upgraded front entrance over the last few months! 👏The ...
16/09/2026

Outside The Old Library is looking good 👀

We have been loving our upgraded front entrance over the last few months! 👏

The splashes of greenery against our grey exterior make our entrance pop 🎉

Our brand new wall feature looks great and has been making a wonderful new photo back drop! 📸

Would you like to book a viewing with us? We have some availability over the next few weeks before we get much busier in October - so get in touch with us to secure your viewing slot 🗓

E: [email protected]
T: 0121 667 1000

A Monday morning throwback! 👀What an awesome event this was! Last year we hosted the team from Shoosmiths for a teambuil...
14/09/2026

A Monday morning throwback! 👀

What an awesome event this was! Last year we hosted the team from Shoosmiths for a teambuilding afternoon, where they took part in "Betrayers" - a Traitors inspired game 🕯

We love hosting unique events! Get in touch with us, let us know your ideas and we can bring your vision to life ✅

We are looking forward to welcoming the team from Shoosmiths back again this Friday, this year for a Taskmaster inspired teambuilding game 🙌

The activities are brilliantly brought to life by GOTO Events ⭐

E: [email protected]
T: 0121 667 1000

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐We are delighted to share a lovely recent review from a University of Law Birmingham summer ball that we hosted ba...
11/09/2026

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We are delighted to share a lovely recent review from a University of Law Birmingham summer ball that we hosted back in May! 🪩

It is always so great to hear such kind words about our venue, team and the client experience 🙏

If you have had your event at The Old Library recently, we would love to hear your thoughts in a Google review - please follow the link 🔗 below or search "The Old Library Digbeth" to find our page ☺️

https://g.page/r/CQlPggWvIdT2EBM/review

E: [email protected]
T: 0121 667 1000

✨ The backdrop of dreams ✨Whatever you are dreaming up as your ceremony and / or reception backdrop, it can be made poss...
09/09/2026

✨ The backdrop of dreams ✨

Whatever you are dreaming up as your ceremony and / or reception backdrop, it can be made possible at The Old Library! 👀

Our blank canvas venue allows for ANY colour, ANY design and ANY amount of sparkles you desire 🪩

What kind of backdrop would you go for? Bright colours? Darker? Florals? The choice is yours 🎨

E: [email protected]
T: 0121 667 1000

⭐ BBC ASIAN NETWORK - WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT ⭐🗓 When: Wednesday 23rd September @ 3pm📚 Where: The Old Library, DigbethTo si...
08/09/2026

⭐ BBC ASIAN NETWORK - WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT ⭐

🗓 When: Wednesday 23rd September @ 3pm
📚 Where: The Old Library, Digbeth

To sign up:

📍 Go to BBC Asian Network page & follow the link in their bio!

We are looking forward to hopefully seeing the first ever Guinness World Record be set in The Old Library! 🤞

✨ Join BBC Asian Network Breakfast with Nikita Kanda and be part of an attempt to set the Guinness World Record title for the Longest Pakora Dunking Relay.

For the attempt, participants will stand in a single-file line and each person will have a pakora and some chutney. When the official start signal is given, the first participant will dunk their pakora into the next participant's chutney and then eat it.

Once they have eaten it, the next participant will do the same with the following participant's chutney.

This process will continue along the line until every participant has completed their dunk and eaten the pakora. ✨

07/09/2026

🎄 Christmas is coming... 🎄⁣
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Enjoy a snapshot of the festive season at The Old Library 💫⁣
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Our team are highly experienced in putting on corporate Christmas parties, you can trust us to ensure that your company has their best party yet! 🪩⁣
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Our packages this year start from £65.95 +VAT per head, and we can host between 50 - 200 guests! 🥂⁣
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If you are in charge of planning your company party this year, or know somebody who is, get in touch with us now to secure your date! ✨⁣
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As our venue is exclusive use, dates book up quickly, so enquire now to avoid disappointment 👀⁣
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E: [email protected]⁣
T: 0121 667 1000

✨ Happy 5th Anniversary Helen & James! ✨We can't believe it has been 5 years since this wonderful wedding! Such lovely m...
04/09/2026

✨ Happy 5th Anniversary Helen & James! ✨

We can't believe it has been 5 years since this wonderful wedding! Such lovely memories of a day full of joy 💕

The Old Library has been a wedding venue for such a long time now, we love celebrating all of the couples who have come through our doors & had their special days here 💍

Big thank you to Clive Blair Photography for the great photos & memories 📸

Are you thinking about what it would be like to have your wedding with us? Book your viewing with our team & imagine your day in our stunning space 🙌

E: [email protected]
T: 0121 667 1000

📚 Happy September! 📚 The start of the new academic year is here - are you back to school / uni / work this week? 🤔Even i...
02/09/2026

📚 Happy September! 📚 The start of the new academic year is here - are you back to school / uni / work this week? 🤔

Even if you are not in education anymore, September always feels like a new year & a great time for a blank slate & a refresh! 🎊

To celebrate, we are sharing our own blank slate - The Old Library in all it's natural glory 😍

Do you have an event with us during the last 4 months of the year? We can't wait for our busy upcoming Autumn & Christmas period! 👀

E: [email protected]
T: 0121 667 1000

Address

The Old Library
Birmingham
B94AT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441216671000

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