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  1. The roof top terrace of the Library of Birmingham.
    The roof top terrace of the Library of Birmingham.1 of 36
  2. The main foyer area of the Library of Birmingham.
    The main foyer area2 of 36
  3. The sweeping architecture inside the Library of Birmingham.
    The sweeping architecture3 of 36
  4. The sweeping architecture and skylight inside the Library of Birmingham.
    The sweeping architecture and skylight4 of 36
  5. The roof top terrace of the Library of Birmingham.
    The roof top terrace of the Library of Birmingham.5 of 36
  6. Looking up from The Amphitheatre of the Library of Birmingham.
    Looking up from The Amphitheatre6 of 36
  7. The glass elevator and skylight of the Library of Birmingham.
    The glass elevator and skylight7 of 36
  8. Laura Norton reads a book in the children's section of the Library of Birmingham.
    Laura Norton reads a book in the children's section of the Library of Birmingham.8 of 36
  9. The amphitheatre of the Library of Birmingham, from above.
    The amphitheatre of the Library of Birmingham9 of 36
  10. The Library of Birmingham.
    The Library of Birmingham.10 of 36
  11. Baskerville House is dwarfed by the new Library of Birmingham.
    Baskerville House is dwarfed by the new Library of Birmingham.11 of 36
  12. Book rotunda at the Library of Birmingham.
    Book rotunda at the Library of Birmingham.12 of 36
  13. Staff put final touches to the Library of Birmingham in preparation for its official opening.
    Staff put final touches to the Library of Birmingham in preparation for its official opening.13 of 36
  14. The Library of Birmingham.
    Inside the Library of Birmingham.14 of 36
  15. A young girl tries out one of the many computers inside the Library of Birmingham.
    A young girl tries out one of the many computers inside the Library of Birmingham.15 of 36
  16. The Library of Birmingham celebrates its opening as thousands of people turn up to view its fantastic new facilities.
    The Library of Birmingham celebrates its opening as thousands of people turn up to view the new facilities.16 of 36
  17. The floor of the amphitheatre at the Library of Birmingham.
    The floor of the amphitheatre at the Library of Birmingham.17 of 36
  18. The Library of Birmingham.
    The Library of Birmingham.18 of 36
  19. View of the new Library of Birmingham from the top of the Hyatt Hotel.
    View of the new Library of Birmingham from the top of the Hyatt Hotel.19 of 36
  20. The Library of Birmingham.
    The Library of Birmingham.20 of 36
  21. The Library of Birmingham.
    The Library of Birmingham.21 of 36
  22. People looking at the view from the Library of Birmingham.
    People looking at the view from the Library of Birmingham.22 of 36
  23. The Library of Birmingham in the sun.
    The Library of Birmingham in the sun.23 of 36
  24. The Library of Birmingham in the sun.
    The Library of Birmingham in the sun.24 of 36
  25. The Library of Birmingham.
    The Library of Birmingham.25 of 36
  26. Inside the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.
    Inside the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.26 of 36
  27. The Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.
    The Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.27 of 36
  28. The Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.
    The Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.28 of 36
  29. The roof top terrace of the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.
    The roof top terrace of the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.29 of 36
  30. The roof top terrace of the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.
    The roof top terrace of the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.30 of 36
  31. The Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.
    The Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.31 of 36
  32. The Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.
    The Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.32 of 36
  33. The cramped coffee bar inside the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.
    The cramped coffee bar inside the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.33 of 36
  34. The mezzanine level with Photographers' Wall at the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.
    The mezzanine level with Photographers' Wall at the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.34 of 36
  35. The mezzanine level with Photographers' Wall at the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.
    The mezzanine level with Photographers' Wall at the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.35 of 36
  36. The mezzanine level looking down towards the cramped dining area of the first floor coffee bar at the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.
    The mezzanine level looking down towards the cramped dining area of the first floor coffee bar at the Library of Birmingham, in Centenary Square.36 of 36
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