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Jubilee Library

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Jubilee Library is the main public library serving the English city of Brighton and Hove. It forms the centrepiece of the Jubilee Square development in central Brighton—a £50 million scheme to regenerate a 40-year-old brownfield site. Opened in 2005 by the Princess Royal and subsequently visited by Queen Elizabeth II, the library has won many design awards and has been described as "a triumph", "the most important public building constructed in Brighton since the Royal Pavilion" and "the superhero saved the city". In terms of visitor numbers and loans, the library is one of the busiest in England.Before 2005, the seaside resort of Brighton did not have a purpose-built central library, but there had been attempts to create one for more than a century. After several proposals in the postwar period came to nothing—including elaborate schemes which would have combined a library with ice rinks, exhibition halls, car parks and other developments—funding was secured in the late 1990s through the newly introduced Private finance initiative. A suitable derelict site already existed in the centre of Brighton, and a competitive tender process identified finance providers, architects and building contractors. The new library, the first part of the Jubilee Square scheme to be finished, was ready on time and on budget in 2005, and superseded a temporary library which had replaced the 100-year-old facilities in 1999.The new library brings together facilities previously housed in separate sites, and offers extensive IT facilities, a large LGBT literature collection and various social and community activities. Several pieces of art were commissioned for the building and its environs. The building has been described as one of the most energy-efficient structures in England—its carbon footprint is half that of a traditional public building of comparable size, and natural energy is used throughout.

Address: Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE, UK
Phone: 01273 290800
State: The City of Brighton and Hove
City: Brighton
Zip Code: BN1 1GE

opening times

Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM


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Reviews
A hidden gem, a beautiful and impressive library space with a well-curated stock of books in a large variety of general and expert subjects. Also has a gift shop, a café, and conference rooms for hire.
7 years ago (01-05-2018)
A lot of effort and public service gives this place five stars. Libraries are few and very far between. Use it or lose it. 'Family friendly' extends its worth way beyond just books and study. A small coffee area adds to a cosy atmosphere. Terrific children's section. Good toilets on both floors.
8 years ago (02-12-2017)
Wonderful library with lovely staff.
7 years ago (05-05-2018)
Great interior, good selection
7 years ago (18-03-2018)
Great mid-sized library that is suitable for all people. Open space can be distracting as noise travels freely. Not many of the study / reading sections are comfortable for prolonged laptop use. However, on a good day you can bask in the sun while studying near the windows on the second floor (which is quite annoying when looking at a screen). Tesco express is across the street, and benches are right outside for a quick break or bite.
9 years ago (19-12-2016)
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