Sitting within the Southfields area of Leicester, Southfields Library serves the LE2 postcode district and is better known locally by its affectionate nickname, the Pork Pie Library. That name comes from the building’s distinctive circular, tiered architecture, which bears an unmistakable resemblance to the Melton Mowbray delicacy the city is so closely associated with. It is one of the more architecturally recognisable public buildings in south Leicester.
Visiting the Library
The library is fully wheelchair accessible, making it straightforward for all visitors to use. As a branch of Leicester’s public library network, it provides residents of the surrounding Southfields neighbourhood and nearby streets with access to books, resources, and community services. The LE2 6QS postcode places it within easy reach of the broader south Leicester suburbs.