Libraries are always worth a visit, if for no other reason than they are FREE. This can in no way…read morecompete with the centrally located main library in scale or architectural beauty, but it is, nonetheless, an excellent community library with access to most of the resourses of the main library.

Great opening hours mean you can get here on late nights. Internet access is always available and…read moreyou can always books a computer in advance. The staff are helpful and knowledgable. Its great to be able to grab a coffeee and read the newspapers. There is always a wide range of information on offer about places and events happening locally.

Library is on the 2nd floor but there is a lift for wheelchair/pram access. Well stocked shelves…read moreand knowledgeable staff. They have a childrens story time where mums can bring little ones once a week. THey also offer free internet access with about 4/5 computers.

The Bodleian Library is the main library for Oxford University. It is the second largest libray in…read moreEngland - second only to the British Library. Unfortunately it is is closed on Sunday which was our only day in Oxford. Consequently we weren't able to see the inside or take a tour of the library and got to see the exterior only. The architecture is magnificant and even the exterior is worth seeing.

What an amazing experience! We had a tour of the Bodleian Libraries, and it was by far the…read morehighlight of our trip to Oxford. The rich history of the library was captivating, and the stunning architecture of the buildings was not to miss. Natasha, our tour guide, was an absolute gem! She guided us through the majestic halls and took us behind the scenes, explaining the lavish history along the way, always with a warm smile. Her enthusiasm for the library was palpable, and her extensive knowledge made the tour even more fascinating. One of the highlights was seeing the Duke Humfrey's library. Such a beautiful and historic building with crests of the University of Oxford covering the ceiling, and Kings, Queens, and Bishops along the aisles. The Radcliffe Camera and The Divinity Schools were not to miss as well. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oxford.

From the outside, it looks like a really small and old building, and you'd expect the inside to be…read moredim and dusty with rickety stairs, but the inside is actually like any other modern library - brightly-lit, clean, and carpeted. But the really cool thing is that it still looks like a really old building from the 16th century on the outside! I think it's a perfect balance of antiquity and modernity, and the management did a really good job of preserving the historicity of the place but at the same time keeping up with technology and modernity that libraries demand. I frequented this library when I was studying Shakespeare in England. They used to have free internet, but they started charging a minimal fee when I was there - which is understandable since it's mostly tourists who go and try to take advantage of free internet. It's still really inexpensive compared to internet cafes and the hotel internet. The book selection isn't the largest, but it's in one of the most unique and historically significant towns in the world. If you're ever in Stratford-Upon-Avon, you definitely need to pop in and have a look!

We came upon the library quite by accident really whilst down in Stratford during the summer…read moreholidays. We needed access to the internet to find out an address and telephone number so the staff were extremely helpful in our request. Large library, extremely comfy and very friendly. Wasnt very busy when we went but could imagine it would when students were about.

Coventry main libery and is my number one place to loan books from…read more All books that i have used have been kept to a good standered and its impressive the range of books they have of offer. I myself like books on nature and the wild and some of the books i found were to me uterally amazing. They have such a range on all types of books, and they also have the computers which can be handy for doing a bit of work.

The central library is huge having obviously hundreds of thousands of books available. As others…read morehave said they are kept to a really good standard. Inside i am always suprised as to just how quiet it is. But due to its vast size im sure any sounds just dissipate. Some of the lighting if i remember correctly is very orangy, weird becasue it doesnt actually affect your reading. They also offer computers which you can use for a small aount of money. They also offer rental of some cd's and dvd's too which is a great addtion. If your into books or need to do research this is the place for you!

Every town has a library and Solihull Central Library is the flagship for the borough. Over the…read moreyears the library has expanded in a variety of ways; they even have a theatre! They have information on events (mostly local), council services, education and work, business information and various local and family history. Unlike many other libraries that are local to Solihull, here they have a large amount of computers and a host of books on different subjects. There is pretty much a book for any subject and if there isn't then it's pretty easy to find out where to get the information you want. You can also rent DVDs and CDs. Librarians can be a bit boring and come across negatively and here some of them are no different. However, some of them are very friendly. They are all very helpful though and knowledgeable on everything within the building. I've been to the library theatre a few times and have really enjoyed the shows put on here. Before a show, or in general, I like to go to their cafe where they have some hot and cold snacks. The food can be eaten in or taken away. As the library is in a courtyard you can also enjoy the lovely water feature outside. This is definitely one of the best libraries I've been to in Birmingham.

Solihull Library is modern, spacious, bright, light and a provides a lovely space to read or ponder…read morein. With most of the usual library trappings (you know books, CDs, DVDs, internet) and some extras thrown in. Their local and family history department deserves special merit. They have an excellent children's library. Upstairs is also a public gallery with collections changing on a regular basis. Sadly, Solihull Library isn't what it used to be. They still have a fairly good stock of books and some CDs but the music library isn't what it used to be. There are plenty of DVDs but often they are just the modern rom-coms and nothing much else of note. Finding a member of staff to help you might be your biggest problem. If you are happy to stumble along without any assistance and use a self serve machine to issue and return your own books then this is probably the library for you.

As the name suggests, this lovely cafe is situated downstairs in Malvern's library. Food is served…read moreall day, offering delicious home-made food. The fresh coffee is excellent, the customer service really very good and it's the perfect place to stop off after you've had a browse in the library.

The Lanchester Library, offers a range of modern study environments. Over 300 PCs and a wireless…read morenetwork which is available to all University members. With over 350,000 books, 2,000 print journal and 8,000 electronic journal titles and a range of multimedia resources. You will find everything you need and more at this library and it is available to external visitors also, not just those of the university.

This place has definitely gone down hill! Or maybe I have just got older…read more.. I practically lived in here when I did my degree 02 - 05. Am now doing an Open University course, an am able to use the facilities of the library. The facilities are still the same, and they have an extensive range of books, but they could do with more people on "patrol". It was definitely quieter in my day! Wanting a bit of quiet space for some study, I went to the "quiet area, single study only". Most people were hanging round in groups chatting. Heard some very loud conversations from the other end of the room about what people had been up to the night before. When I was there before, there were a lot of staff that would have had words for people being that noisy, but nothing happened. I am but one person, I was not about to challenge groups of 6 + gobby students! Plus, it was freezing! Yes I know it is cold at the moment, but i had my snowboarding base layers on under my jeans, 2 jumpers and a hoody, but I still had to keep my coat on in there it was that cold. Did my studying today in the pub as it was quieter than the library!