

The Old Library, Birmingham, The Old Library Main Space
The Old Library 4 Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AT -
Up to
250 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
The Old Library, is a dynamic, functional meeting space in the heart Digbeth, Birmingham’s creative quarter. You will find our venue just ¼ mile from the city centre.
This beautifully restored Victorian building is the last of Birmingham’s five original Free Library’s opened in 1866. Located next to the Custard Factory complex, the venue is an interesting alternative space for your meeting or event. Within the venue we have our main space and smaller space the Reading Room, then in our parent building Zellig we have Zellig 210, another smaller meeting room. The Zellig building is a hub of creativity complete with sculptures, unusual architecture and quirky reception. Our friendly team look forward to working with you on your next event.
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 conduct a positive and warm atmosphere ensuring you have a stimulating and productive event with us. Our personable conference team are on hand from enquiry to event to ensure that your event is successful and memorable.
The Old Library Main Space
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 130
Theatre
up to 130
Cabaret
up to 100
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 24:00
Price type: Per guest
from £30 per guest
from £30 per guest
from £30 per guest
from £30 per guest
from £30 per guest
from £30 per guest
from £30 per guest
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Disabled access
Heating
Air conditioning
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Public transport
Premises parking
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Flipchart
WiFi
Other
AV is available at an additional cost.
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Location
Reviews
Stuart Forster
January 2025This events venue in the Digbeth district of Birmingham made a highly favourable impression. As its name suggests, the building was once a library though its arched windows lend a church-like vibe. The catering was first class and the venue's team were helpful in so many ways, going out of their way to ensure we were well looked after from stepping through the door to departing.
The Old Library Main Space