Duke of Gloucester Library
The Duke of Gloucester Library
Founded by Imran Khan — IK Collection, Bradford

A special gift to our community
A welcoming, inspiring space for young students.
The Duke of Gloucester Library was officially opened by Sir John Robbins and Kevin Sharp, Lord Lieutenant, right here in Bradford. Created as a welcoming, inspiring space for young students, it offers a quiet, comfortable environment where they can come to study, read, research, and learn without distraction.
Beyond being a place for books and study, it serves as a vibrant community hub — open for reading groups, workshops, meetings, and all kinds of positive activities that bring people together. It stands as a testament to our belief that every young person deserves the space, resources, and encouragement to grow, learn, and build a bright future — right here at the heart of our city.
Study, read, research and learn
A quiet, comfortable environment where young people can come to study, read, research and learn without distraction.
A vibrant community hub
Open for reading groups, workshops, meetings and all kinds of positive activities that bring people together.
A place for every dream
“In this room, every book is a key, every student is a future, and every dream is given a place to take root.” — Imran Khan
Plan your visit
Come and discover the library.
Get in touch with our team for visiting arrangements and information about library activities.