Libraries

We have 17 libraries across the city with free and easy access to books, computers and information.

Reopening our libraries

Find out which libraries are open including important changes we've had to put in place.

You can follow libraries on social media for regular updates about all our projects, services and the latest bestsellers. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Libraries from home

Access our virtual library, activities and resources from the comfort of your own home.

Summer Reading Challenge

Our Summer Reading Challenge theme this year is Silly Squad.

Search, reserve and renew

Our online catalogue and account management service.

Library FAQs on coronavirus

We have addressed some of your library queries on our FAQs page.

eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines

Downloadable digital media. Links to help and support.

Book a library computer

Book in advance to use a computer at your local library.

Find a library

Opening hours, locations and details of all our branches.

Events, news and reading

Events, activities and promotions in libraries.

Information and reference

Our free online subscriptions and useful links.

Computers, internet and wifi

Free computing, internet and wifi for library members.

Children and young people

A wide range of support for reading and much more.

Contact us

Write to us: Town Hall Room 2.23, Town Hall Square, Leicester, LE1 9BG