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Liverpool Central Library

William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EW, England (Central Liverpool)
44 151 238 5858
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Ranked #32 of 107 attractions in Liverpool
Type: Libraries
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The redesign and reopening of the Liverpool Central Library is a masterpiece. The opening on Friday night and the accompanying light show were magnificent and it felt like a real triumph for the city and for culture. Hope it will lead to a Renaissance in library usage. The building is a masterpiece. As you enter it the staircases up the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Liverpool Central Library reopened yesterday after a major refurb, and Oh My God it is amazing! We went last night and were overwhelmed. If you like architecture, go. If you love books, go. If you want to admire the view from the new roof terrace, go. Just go, people! Amazing!Recommended.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

newly opened ,Liverpool central library is a jewel ,the atrium is magnificent,the picton library architecture totally unique,just a whisper echoes through ,so be careful what you say!! and the new coffee bar Costa ,a bit hectic and overly staffed,but it was the first day,, my coffee was hot and a sweet little heart on the top polite staff long may... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

My daughter used this library extensively fot her music research for uni. Comprehensively stocked and easy to access. A great library.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Re-opening On May 17th I felt honoured to get a preview of this beautiful building -The Picton Room is breathtakingly beautiful -Check out the atrium , I could watch the clouds float by all day, a treasure of the city and a tourist attraction in its own right, Enjoy ...and be sure and check out the literary quotes . If... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

It is always very quiet in here so great for when you need to concentrate and get things done. There is a wide variety of books to chose from and I like to make use of the great work space in the library.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

I would definately recommend the Central Library. The staff are very friendly and it's a great place to sit,browse and take time out to relax and check out the books of the World !!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

This beautiful building is magnificent inside and out and you really must visit if you are in the vicinity. Its not just a Library it has many functions for Liverpool residents I have been to some lovely exhibitions there.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

A wonderful library in a fantastic old building, need any answers? this is the place to go. Its archives are extensive

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012 via mobile

As others have said, the architecture of this place is outstanding but I always feel the atmosphere adds a lot more to it. If you get into the depths of the library (away from the computers) you could really imagine you were there 100 years earlier. This is particularly true for the picton library part which is a large circular,... More

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