WELCOME!
Notice: We have reopened after damage to the frontage of our building.  Works to rectify the damage are underway, sorry for any inconvenience during this time.
 
The Mechanics' Institute is something of a rarity in Bradford: an historic institution that still retains its original functions: the provision of meeting spaces, archives and a library for the enjoyment and education of all. 
  
We were founded in 1832 and, to quote the Bradford Telegraph and Argus, we have survived two world wars, Spanish flu, the Depression, inflation, recession, austerity and the pandemic!

We celebrate our heritage as one of the city's "hidden gems" and look forward to playing a strong role in Bradford City of Culture.
The Library is open Monday - Friday, 9.30 to 3.30pm for the changing of books. (3.30pm to 4pm library cleaning).
Room hire is also available outside of these hours. Use the links below to check availability.

For Business, Students, CLUBS & Organisations

The Bradford Mechanics Institute has provided a meeting place and library for the local community since 1832.
Our building is Accessible
​Meeting rooms are fully equipped and bookable
A self catering kitchen option is available
Book by the hour, half day or full day. One-off or regular block bookings.

For Business

Love our eye for detail and caring attention in providing for all your meeting and training needs.

For ​CLUBS & Organisations

Love catering for yourself in our fully equipped kitchen.​ 

​For Students

​A quiet refuge in the heart of the city or a place to collaborate with your fellow students.
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"great place to convene in the centre of Bradford"

"A great place to convene in the centre of Bradford for our group of 30 people to talk about film.
A breakout space and kitchen as well.
We've been using it for about 4 years and will continue for some time to come."
Bill Lawrence - Reel Solutions Film Group
Bradford Interchange and Forster Square stations are within a 6-minute walk.

Disabled parking outside the door

Where to Find Us

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Call 01274 722857
​To Enquire
​or

JOIN THE LIBRARY

Borrow an unlimited number of books.
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The Bradford Mechanics Institute Library is for everyone, including mechanics!

Fiction and non-fiction including the latest best-selling novels.
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Daily newspapers and magazines.
You could spend £14.75 on 3 Kindle downloads
OR
​you could join our library and borrow unlimited real books!
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​Join the Library for even more benefits.

Find us. Book us. Join US. ​​

76 KIRKGATE
BRADFORD, BD1 1SZ
01274 722857
BMI-LIBRARY
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