Birkenhead Central Library

Birkenhead Central Library is open for browsing. We also offer an Order and collect service from this library.

Opening times

Monday	9am to 1pm	2pm to 5pm
Tuesday	9am to 1pm	2pm to 5pm
Wednesday	9am to 1pm	2pm to 5pm
Thursday	9am to 1pm	2pm to 5pm
Friday	9am to 1pm	2pm to 5pm
Saturday	9am to 1pm	2pm to 5pm
Sunday	Closed	Closed

Reference Library

The main reference library in Birkenhead Central Library has re-opened:

Monday to Saturday	9am to 1pm	2pm to 5pm
Sunday	Closed	Closed

Guarantee an appointment

Walk-ins to the reference library are possible, however, priority will be given to people who have booked an appointment due to limited room capacity.

To book a guaranteed appointment, morning or afternoon, contact:

email: birkenheadreflib@wirral.gov.uk
phone 0151 606 2149

All appointments will be confirmed via email and it is essential that you arrive at your allocated time.

Library staff assistance

If you require the assistance of staff, please email or phone in advance and give as much detail as possible, so that they can prepare resources to aid your enquiry. Appointments will be confirmed via email.

email: birkenheadreflib@wirral.gov.uk
phone: 0151 606 2149

Microfiche film reader

If you would like the use of a microfiche film reader contact us to book an appointment morning or afternoon. Confirm the approximate length of time you require the microfiche reader.

email: birkenheadreflib@wirral.gov.uk
phone: 0151 606 2149

Research request

If you are not in the area you can submit a research request. The first half hour of research is free and there is a charge of £12 per half hour thereafter for this service. There is also an additional charge for commercial research.