Liverpool Central Library
A free library in a Victorian building with a modern glass atrium inserted inside. Its circular Picton Reading Room is a popular spot for photos.
Liverpool Central Library completed a renovation in 2013 that added a bright glass atrium and a rooftop terrace within its 19th-century classical façade, overlooking the William Brown Street cultural quarter. The most popular spot is the circular Picton Reading Room, completed in 1879, whose ring of bookshelves and domed ceiling are highly photogenic. The Hornby Library, with oak-paneled walls, houses rare collections. Entry is free. Please keep quiet while visiting and avoid disturbing readers when taking photos.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat approx. 09:00–17:00; shorter on Sun
Nearby sights
- World Museum
- Walker Art Gallery
- St George's Hall
- Mathew Street
- The Cavern Club
- Bold Street
- Liverpool ONE
- Liverpool Chinatown