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Gallery: Library of Birmingham gets ready for launch

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Stacey Barnfield-BP

10:09, 10 JUL 2013
Updated14:34, 10 JUL 2013

Stocking the shelves ready for the September opening of the Library of Birmingham1 of 9
The Library of Birmingham pictured in July 20132 of 9
The Library of Birmingham pictured in July 20133 of 9
Stocking the shelves ready for the September opening of the Library of Birmingham4 of 9
People enjoy the view from the Library of Birmingham5 of 9
The view across Centenary Square from the Library of Birmingham6 of 9
Visual artist Morag Myerscough puts the final touches to the pavilion she is constructing at the Library of Birmingham7 of 9
Visual artists Morag Myerscough and Caitlin Griffiths puts the final touches to the pavilion they are constructing at the Library of Birmingham8 of 9
A view of the city from the first floor terrace at the Library of Birmingham9 of 9

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