We visited the Library on a very wet Saturday afternoon. Not only were we out of the rain, but also in a wonderful, vibrant space, a superb blend of old and new. It was great to see so many young people at work and socialising in such a well-planned and accessible facility. This is a model of what libraries could aspire to all over Britain. We loved our visit!

Lovely quiet place for study. Massive treasure of books available for study. Charging sockets available at floor. Quite modern building with nice atmosphere. What thing I love more is top dome with amazing ceiling architecture. Plenty of stair cases making it more attractive. There's a cafe downstairs in hall.

It's worth going in to the Central Library if you're in the area - it's close to Lime Street Station, the World Museum and the city art gallery. The new part of the library is architecturally amazing but you have to go inside to appreciate it - it's full of light and space. Take the lift up to the fourth floor - there's an outside viewing gallery with amazing views over the city. Great for getting your bearings!

This is an absolutely amazing complex, easily missed from the outside. With some eye-catching modern areas and some very old parts, the architecture is staggering. It’s totally free to wander around and drink in the atmosphere, whilst large numbers of students and others work hard at the reading and computer stations.

When we tour our beautiful country, we always make a beeline for each city’s library. Liverpool Central Library is a gem. A part of our heritage forever preserved. We took a lovely trip around here today while staying with our Nanna Aggie. Our breaths were taken away. The vibe is a mixture of old fashioned cozy and up to the minute spectacular. But all done in a serene and other worldly way. The haven of architecture, luxury , galleries, getting lost in rows and rows upon book after book. Walking through special rooms with their own names … the Hornby Room, The Picton Gallery …. is a dream come alive for book lovers. Especially those with a leaning to the past. More practically, the place was spotless. Whoever cleans this place quite frankly deserves a medal. The glass was shining , the brass gleaming and the lavatories on a par with The Ritz which we visited back in January. My daughter also noted the shelves and books were completely muck and dust free. This is quite unlike many other libraries we have previously visited. We will be returning! With much pleasure. As Dickens would say -There was absolutely everything and more

Based on William Brown Street, stepping back in time is what it feels like here. I thought the balance of modern and classical heritage was amazing. The Picton reading room is truly a remarkable place to read, sit, and think, very inspiring and a place packed full of history. You can walk around and take up the brilliance of the amazing library.