Shiverpool Review

Recommended to visit. The building on the outside is impressive, from 1850. Later it had an interior refurbishment and when you enter it is surprising how modern it is, but functional. It has a space for children, so they can play and read. The reading room is the original, with huge shelves full of books. Precious

Fantastic ! I like interactiv muzeum and theirs aquarium ! Find Nemo!

My 4 yr old wouldn't leave. We went everywhere.
She wanted to read everything. EVERYTHING.
The building is beautiful and beautifully laid out.
The Discovery space is unique to anything I've come across.
We grabbed some Pillows and read.
In the middle of a big visit to the City, we sat and read The Carnivorous Crocodile.
We sat on the roof and mistook a Greek family for Spanish. We left the roof.
We had Cookies in the Cafe. We left for the Museum and came back after 10 minutes.
I introduced her to the 'Quietest Room In The World', where, unfortunately, she realised She could whistle for the first time in Her life. We left the 'Quietest Room In The World'.
She read every title on the entrance pavement.
It was a whole new world to Her.
Beautiful place. Beautiful day.

A must, a large building that combines new and old. The study room is spectacular.

Rude members of staff.
I was treated poorly when I approached a member of staff to have my library account number because I had left my library card at home.
Although it had already happened before and never been a problem, the member of staff refused to assist me and told me clearly that I go back home.
Despite being a customer of Central library for 3 years, I did not feel valued at all.

A place where you can feel the heat of study in a free atmosphere. A space that not only features but also fun to see

For some reason - oh yeah excuse I mean being the Big C - they have stopped access to the roof terrace.

Amazing library. Fabulous selection of books and beautiful architecture. Plenty of space to work and read. You can charge phones and laptop's while working. Definitely worth a look in the Old Rooms.

Really handy place to work or get on with some doodling at lunch. Reading room has very peaceful atmosphere. Rest of library is impressive and eye catching. Also it runs events etc. worth watching out for.

Perfect combination of historical building and modern interior design.

Beautiful and complete library! Visits! A visit to the reading room is recommended.

A cool dynamic library that blends the modern with the old. The children's area is very good. Clean bathrooms. You can make photocopies and there are plenty of computers. I did not go up to the viewpoint because it was raining. In the old library the acoustics are wonderful: tap 3 times on the middle column and they resonate for the whole room

I will visit the library on the days I go into town.Though I use the online catalogue to reserve and renew books a visit is worthwhile.New books are readily available,and I often find a book that is new to me.
I also can use the WI-FI to browse the internet.Download onto my phone BBC (Iplayer) programmes without using my mobile data.
I am able to have a coffee and snack using my mobile data..
For visitors the library is a must visit.The reference room is beautiful.One can also look over the city on the patio.For those interested in their families (Liverpool) genealogy the archive staff are extremely supportive.

Free entry, very interesting to go through it. So cute. It's good to see the interactions between the clubs out there, such as singing or acting.

Spectacular library. He left us with his mouth open. Free entrance. If in many cities we had places like this ... Impressive structure, impressive resources, four-five floors, terrace above ...

It used to be a decent place to be in a beautiful building. Post covid:the staff is extremely rude, aggressive and discriminates against certain customers for computer allocating slots. Management should send the staff to a diversity and equality/how to deal with customer basics refresher course, and also tell them to lose attitude and soften the tone. Some don't deserve a job in my opinion when I see how I was treated and spoken to. I will never set a foot there again.

Beautiful libary, recently renovated. Also has a lot of computers with Internet access if you are need.

During the visit on Saturday, I just met the event. In addition to the hand-made market, there are a lot of equipment to share, which can stimulate children's interest in science and technology. When visiting the Museum, you may come to feel the atmosphere of the Central Library!

Must see when you like libraries and historical buildings

A lovely library that has been well renovated! In addition to the great facilities that are available there is a nice view at the top of the library. The staff are friendly and readily available to help.

This is the most amazing library I ve ever been in. It is architecturally stunning and holds millions of records in various media. The Reading Room is a must-see (and hear because it s so quiet). The staff are helpful and can answer any questions, or know where to find them.

I love this place because my son won award in this place for art on behalf of West derby school

I've not been to Central Library since 22 December 2020 since before the last day taking break closing for the Christmas Holidays also closed for 4 months due to the third national lockdown of the pandemic Coronavirus Covid 19. Due to reopening on the 12th April 2021 easing the national lockdown.

Normally I would not recommend visiting a library but this one is special. A wonderful mix of the old and the new, with a huge modern library with a glass spire as its feature, nestled in to some of the old library preserved with its lovely reading room complete with circular balcony, wrought iron railings and stair cases to the next level. Just like something from a movie. If you are in the area take a trip in here just to look around.

Good place to work in, but how busy it is lets you down. Couldn't find one desk to work on at 12pm. If you want any chance of finding a workspace, get there before 11am

Great community facility with lots of free resources. The kids area is enclosed with some great variety. You must not leave without visiting the Picton room (Harry Potters latest venue).

Great place to be inspired and get people reading! Really calming and spacious inside, with a wide variety of books.

I found this library whilst revising for a university course.

It is an incredible resource - thousands of book, excellent computer facilities, study space

The environment is friendly quiet and well organised. The staff are well informed and very helpful.

I would thoroughly recommend this library to everyone. In these days of cuts to public services it remains a gem of a resource that should be treasured

Amazing place. Nice place for study, learn and rest.

Open every day!! :) Good place to relax,read and have a coffee

A wonderful library with an excellent range of specialist and general books. At street level there is a coffee shop with access to an outside seating area facing st John's gardens behind st George's hall.

The children liked it and it has lots of books to learn about

Not the quietest library but don't be disuaded. Central Library is well laid out and a very functional space, there are many computers available and plenty of space to work.
The Hornby Library and Picton reading room are very impressive and inspiring spaces to work in.

Fantastic place. Everything you need for any information you require for whatever your doing. Research, reading, leisure.

You can see classical and modern architecture in here. Just beautiful.

I had a good experience. The staff very helpful. All hygiene was in place. I also got lots of info.

Love this place it's a stunning library with a wonderful selection of books and knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Amazing place.. Going to come back very good to read

Brilliant staff.... So helpful when I needed a emergency print out.... 5*service

Very nice library, original entrance with the name of the work on the ground.

Love coming into this building for the reading room and the view on the roof terrace. I missed my train and had forty minutes to spare, so I came here to kill some time. I was immediately aware that security were watching me for some reason or other. Everywhere I went they seemed to be behind glancing. It made me feel very uncomfortable and in the end I returned to the train station.

Brilliant library .. the staff was very helpful , it s a nice quiet place to relax, read and use the computers. A great selection of books , located in the town centre

Beautiful library with fantastic resources. Light & airy, it is a great place to read or study. There are plenty of work stations with Internet access. On the top floor there is an outside area with a lovely view of the city. The staff are polite and helpful but if you don't need to ask any questions, you can lend or return books at the self service machines - there's even a 24h return machine outside the entrance. A small cafe is situated near the entrance on the ground floor

Beautiful library, well equipped and friendly staff. I prefer it to my own university library, the atmosphere is pleasant and offers a great learning environment.

Library must. Entering to the right there is a small library to be with the children. Going up to the first floor, on the right we find an impressive circular room full of books. Highlight the spiral stairs inside that allow you to access the high areas of the shelves. You have to go quiet as there are people studying.

my father had a fall in the library entrance on thursday, an ambulance was called. The manager never even asked for my fathers contact details, have to say a big thank you to the ambulance service as they sorted out his car which was parked outside, from what i have heard the library was at fault.I gather now there are signs in place now. i will be sending an email to the manager.

Beautiful and functional. A combination of old and new areas where you can find not only books but also a place to rest your mind. Liverpool's people can be proud of this place.

I visited central library today i would like to thank Georgia this lady was so helpful patience nothing was too much trouble unlike the two male librarians .This lady has been helpful on a number occasions she is a credit to liverpool central library

Beautiful building with lots of great books, magazines, music, computers, and places to read/study

Thiw place is my favorite...i spend a lot of time there reading books

The Liverpool Central Library is a library with a mysterious spatial structure that allows you to find good materials in each section and make it easy for you to study. Especially the reading room is a place full of grace and lots of books, so you can have a pleasant experience here.

Abysmal, I've gone in to use the Internet and I was told that I only have 20 minutes???????? Ok, I accepted it and by the time I clicked all thee "accept" and "agree" options, I was left with 5 minutes.... when I tried to resolve it, the employee called the security on me ??????........ I'm still puzzled?????..

Modern library in the heart of Liverpool. Even if you are not a registered member, you can come inside for a coffee. A little tip: if you go to the top floor, there will be an entrance to the terrace with wonderful view and places to seat. Free wi-fi is available in the library and it includes terrace as well.

Thought I was in a hotel rather than a library.
Such a relaxing environment, many books and many computers.

Very good service . Friendly staff . FFood excellent

Great building, plenty of computers, wifi, coffee but let down by some of the staff who can be unhelpful.

Amazing architecture, great selection of reading material, excellent facilities.

Superb interior and exterior architecture.
Very quiet despite the number of people working there or surfing the Internet.
Very beautiful rooms filled with relics are really worth seeing!

Impressive library but let down by online borrowing service which is the most unuser friendly site ever. One goes round and round in circles and somehow gets there in the end but never knows how. Needs a thorough overhaul.

Gorgeous space, both the modern updated part and the old rotunda.

Wonderful building inside and out. Although the library is open every day, it's not every day you get to have a behind the scenes tour. These are available during liverpool heritage open days. The refurbishment is amazing, the reading room is a stunning room with a domed ceiling and beautiful wood panelling. There is so much for people of all ages here. Apart from borrowing books as you do in a library, there's a gaming room for younger people, the internet for all, or just catch up with the news with a selection of newspapers, all in amazing surroundings. We were privileged to have gone behind the scenes and have had a great tour guide in Mike. Considering it's free entry it's a must visit.

Why the hell i didn t come here to do my homework all the time when I was at school in the city I just don t know. The Picton reading room is so grand and ornate, one of the most beautiful libraries I ve ever seen. Keeping spaces like this free for all to access is so important, well done to all involved in reopening post-lockdown.

A calm in the storm of society a place to grow learn and inspire yourself and the world knowledge is powerful x

Does the Library sell used books? Who would be in charge of that? Does anyone know if that person can be contacted on the net? Thanks!

Stunning modern interior with a beautiful old reading room.

Didn't take me long to fall in love with this Library. Has both the old atmosphere and the new, modern facilities. Perfect.

Fantastic library. The new bit has stunning architecture, and the old Picton reading room is beautiful - what you imagine a library should look like. Open till 8pm, has wi fi, computers, coffee shop and plenty of toilets...very handy.

So beautiful and quiet space! Love this place. People come here not only to read but also to work.

I'm in love with this library! Especially reading room is fascinating.
My only advice is to change the seating arrangement in front of the architecture department. It is very difficult to examine the architecture books.

A stunning library mixing the old with the new. In the old wing, don't even whisper, you'll be hushed by all the people tap tap tapping on their keyboards or reading a newspaper IN A LIBRARY. Lots of books, lots of computers, the modern part looks like the main library in Los Angeles.

What an awesome place to read. I love the feeling I experience whenever I m in there. It got all it takes to make you love reading that s why I always come back.

beautiful building very modern interior of a lot of books and information

Excellent all staff very helpful. And theitems available is incredible. First class.

Such a nice and also beautiful place, really quiet and truly dedicated to books. Very functional, with logical layout and very friendly staff.

I come here a lot to do my revision for GCSE s, and I know that it is a communicable library but today I walked round for an hour and half not able to once get a seat for me and my friends to study, 3 seats we needed!! There were men and women well into their 50s taking up tables just happily sitting there looking at Facebook or teenagers sat on there phones everytime I walked past them, which I did 4 times by the way! I think there s a lot of empty spaces that could be filled with seats and we were in desperate need and ended up having to leave getting no revision done. We tried to sit in the kids discovery area but there were about 5 kids stomping and screaming around and by the looks of it other students had to result to sitting in there because there was a great lack of seats, meanwhile other kids were trying to read! It was too windy to sit on the roof and frankly didn t appreciate uni students and adults giving me cold looks because I was walking round looking for a seat, it s a lovely building but the people who go are snobby as and think they are obliged to sit looking at family history on computers at 50 years of age while I m trying to revise for exams.

Imposing building of the mid-nineteenth century, neoclassical style, its interior impresses by the spaciousness and brightness of its five floors of avant-garde style, its magnificent viewpoint, its study rooms and meetings. It has a magnificent and well-kept selection of books of all trends and times. Computer science links the past with the current way of consulting the topics. For families with small children, it has a space for them, with caregivers and a wide selection of didactic games and participation. Free entrance.