Covid-19 Statement​

In line with Government advice,  the Mechanics Institute is open to members and visitors.

Room Hire & Temporary Office Space is available to book:  we are available to take bookings and request that you outline your requirements in an email here.  Together we can ensure that all the logistics are in place for a safe and successful meeting following government guidelines.

We are here to work with Bradford businesses seeking to reconfigure their future office space requirements.  Contact us.  

​Library Members:  If you have any concerns, please phone ahead and we will help plan your visit.  We know you will understand that additional wiping-down of door handles and surfaces will be done beforehand and after you leave.  Please be assured, the staff will do everything possible to ensure you have a great welcome and an anxiety-free visit.

A sanitised environment NOT a sanitised experience!
The Library is open Tuesday - Friday, 9.30 to 3pm for the changing of books. (3pm 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.
Now Fully Refurbished and Accessible
​Fully equipped bookable meeting rooms
​including self catering kitchen option
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. ​​

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BRADFORD, BD1 1SZ
01274 722857
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