THE Birmingham and midland institute LIBRARY

founded 1779

(Founded as The Birmingham Library, incorporated into and owned by the Birmingham and Midland since 1955)

• Library and other services open to members only

• Membership subscription details on application

Background
The Birmingham Library was founded in 1779, and moved in 1965 to the Birmingham and Midland Institute’s premises in Margaret Street, which were subsequently enlarged.

The Institute was constituted by Act of Parliament of 3rd July 1854 for the 'diffusion and advancement of science, literature and art.'

Collection
The library of about 100,000 volumes specializes in the humanities and still contains many of its original books. It provides a lending service for members. A recorded music collection is also available.

Building
Grade II* listed building.

Bookshop
The BMI Library runs the only second hand book shop in Central Birmingham, Second Hand Prose, which is open to the public 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. All proceeds go back into the BMI and the Library.

Membership
Membership of the Birmingham and Midland Institute gives you automatic membership of The Library. Please click here for full details.

Contact information
Samina Ansari, Honorary Librarian
9 Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS
tel: 0121 236 3591 / email: library@bmi.org.uk

Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm

Some areas open to the public. Research facilities available by appointment with the Honorary Librarian

Website
www.bmi.org.uk

Status
Registered charity no 522852

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