Central Lending Library, Leicester

The Central Lending Library is the biggest library in Leicester. It’s situated on Belvoir Street in the central part of the city. The building was designed by William Flint and initially was used as a concert hall. Nicolo Paganini and Franz Liszt once performed here. The entrance hall used to be a cinema. This three-story building now serves as a public library, which boasts a huge collection of books and music records, as well as a significant collection of materials in the languages of India.