Liverpool’s Central Library, located on William Brown Street, has a rich history dating back to 1860. The original building, designed by John Weightman, was severely damaged during World War II air raids in 1941. It was rebuilt and reopened in 1955, with further renovations completed in 2013.

The library has been the subject of numerous ghostly encounters over the years. Staff and visitors have reported seeing the apparition of a man in Victorian-era clothing, believed to be a former librarian, wandering through the stacks and vanishing into thin air. Some claim to have heard his footsteps echoing through empty corridors late at night.

Another frequently reported phenomenon is the sound of children’s laughter and running footsteps in the children’s section, even when no children are present. Some speculate these could be the spirits of young victims from the World War II bombings.

In the Picton Reading Room, a circular room dating back to 1879, visitors have experienced sudden cold spots and the feeling of being watched. There have been accounts of books inexplicably falling from shelves and the sound of pages turning in empty rooms.

The basement areas, particularly the former book stacks, have a reputation for eerie occurrences. Staff members have reported feeling uneasy and hearing whispers when alone in these areas. Some have even claimed to see shadowy figures darting between the shelves.

During renovation work in the early 2000s, construction workers reported tools moving on their own and unexplained knocking sounds coming from within the walls. These incidents led to speculation about the presence of spirits disturbed by the changes to the building.