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The new Library of Birmingham - in pictures

Birmingham Library: A view of the new Library of Birmingham — The futuristic design is by the Dutch architect Francine Houben Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Birmingham Library: It will be Europe's largest public library — It will be Europe's largest public library Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Birmingham Library: The design of interlacing rings reflects the canals and tunnels of Birmingh — The design of interlacing rings reflects the canals and tunnels of Birmingham Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Birmingham Library: The library's ten floors will house the city's internationally important co — The library's 10 floors will house the city's internationally important collections of archives, photography and rare books, as well as its lending library Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Birmingham Library: An interior view — An interior view Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Birmingham Library: The amphitheatre — The amphitheatre Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Birmingham Library: The architecture of the new Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square contr — The library contrasts with the classical design of the neighbouring Baskerville House Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Birmingham Library: The outdoor roof terrace garden — The outdoor roof-terrace garden Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Birmingham Library: The building officially opens on 3 September — The building officially opens on 3 September Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Birmingham Library: An interior view — An interior view Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Birmingham Library: The Shakespeare Memorial Room, which has been moved form the old central Li — The Shakespeare Memorial Room, which has been moved from the old Central Library Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Birmingham Library: The outdoor amphitheatre at Centenary Square — The outdoor amphitheatre at Centenary Square Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Birmingham Library: A view of the new Library of Birmingham Nest to Birmingham Rep — The new Library of Birmingham, next to Birmingham Repertory theatre in Centenary Square Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

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