Central Library
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Overview
The Liverpool Central Library is situated in the Victorian grandeur of William Brown Street. It was redeveloped and restored in 2013, transforming it into a magnificent, award-winning library and archive with a unique blend of old and new architecture. Inside is Liverpool's collection of over one million books, forming one of Britain's biggest and oldest public libraries. The Liverpool Record Office is one of the country's largest and most significant County Record offices. Visitors will find public computers with free web access, along with free WiFi. Regular exhibitions of treasures from the collections are held, please telephone or see website for details.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5. Closed BHs
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
A metropolitan county on the River Mersey, with Liverpool as its administrative centre, Merseyside incorporates the towns of Bootle, Birkenhead, St Helena, Wallasey, and Southport. In the 19th century, Liverpool was England’s second greatest port, and the area has been affected by urban deprivation and unemployment.
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