Community hire
Bring people together at The Old Library, a flexible & affordable venue in the heart of L13
With excellent public transport links and plenty of free roadside parking, we can help you engage with everyone from a group of 10 to an audience of 100. Whether you want to teach people how to play the ukulele, host a Christmas craft class or anything in between, we have a range of rooms for exclusive use and our in-house facilities team will ensure the space suits your requirements.
As a thriving community hub, The Old Library will be a great home for your group where you & your participants can enjoy home-made treats in our café, beautiful outdoor spaces and an inspirational setting where everyone is welcome.
The Reading Room
With ample space and restored heritage features, The Reading Room is light and airy with outdoor access that can be adapted for a range of activities.
Capacity – 100 or 150 including The Atrium
Dimensions – 109.5 sqm
Natural daylight | Blank canvas | Outdoor terrace | High speed wifi | AV equipment | Adjacent bar area | Ground floor | Disabled access | In-house catering | Free roadside parking | Dedicated Community Engagement Manager
The Garden Room
A more intimate space, The Garden Room opens onto our outdoor pergola area offering a quiet, private space for smaller groups.
Reception capacity – 45
Dimensions – 45 sqm
Natural daylight | Blank canvas | Outdoor terrace with pergola| High speed wifi | In-house catering | Bar license | Ground floor | Disabled access | Exclusive use | Free roadside parking | Dedicated Community Engagement Manager
The Atrium
At the heart of our building, The Atrium houses our café and provides an informal space for small groups to meet with tea, coffee & cake close at hand.
Reception capacity – 50
Dimensions – 75 sqm
Natural daylight | Blank canvas | Glass domed skylight | High speed wifi | In-house catering | Bar area | Ground floor | Disabled access | Bar license | Free roadside parking | Dedicated Community Engagement Manager
The Tower Room
The Tower Room, located in our iconic top floor turret, is a great space for your group to pull up a chair and share ideas.
Capacity – 12
Dimensions – 21.5 sqm
Natural daylight | High-speed wifi | In-house catering | Adjacent breakout space | Free roadside parking | Dedicated Community Engagement Manager
If this sounds like the right place for your event, get in touch with us at events@tol.org.uk or call us on 0151 254 1394