“"Libraries, baby!"”
Hank
Man, Middlesex
Free books and more for all ages
Whether you're after the latest bestseller, a new e-book for your commute or a magazine related to your hobby, libraries have something for everyone.
They’re free, easy to access and filled with endless stories waiting to be discovered.
Free books and more for all ages
Whether you're after the latest bestseller, a new e-book for your commute or a magazine related to your hobby, libraries have something for everyone.
They’re free, easy to access and filled with endless stories waiting to be discovered.
Free books and more for all ages
Whether you're after the latest bestseller, a new e-book for your commute or a magazine related to your hobby, libraries have something for everyone.
They’re free, easy to access and filled with endless stories waiting to be discovered.
Free books, e-books and audiobooks
Whatever your preferred way to enjoy books, there’s an option at libraries.
Browse the shelves
Printed books
- Browse the shelves or online catalogue
- Order books that aren’t in stock
- Take several books home at a time
- Renew on the phone, digitally or in person
Read on your own device
E-books
- Get free e-books through apps like Borrowbox and Libby
- Borrow instantly and read on your smartphone or tablet wherever you are
- Configure your own reading view, changing fonts, text size
Listen on the go
Audiobooks
- Enjoy narrated books through smartphones and tablets
- Listen through headphones as you travel or commute
- Control playback speed and set sleep timers
Free books, e-books and audiobooks
Printed books
- Browse the shelves or online catalogue
- Order books that aren’t in stock
- Take several books home at a time
- Renew on the phone, digitally or in person
E-books
- Get free e-books through apps like Borrowbox and Libby
- Borrow instantly and read on your smartphone or tablet wherever you are
- Configure your own reading view, changing fonts, text size
Audiobooks
- Enjoy narrated books through smartphones and tablets
- Listen through headphones as you travel or commute
- Control playback speed and set sleep timers
Free books, e-books and audiobooks
Whatever your preferred way to enjoy books, there’s an option at libraries.
Printed books
- Browse the shelves or online catalogue - Order books that aren’t in stock - Take several books home at a time - Renew on the phone, digitally or in person
Printed books
- Browse the shelves or online catalogue - Order books that aren’t in stock - Take several books home at a time - Renew on the phone, digitally or in person
Common questions about using libraries
Whatever your preferred way to enjoy reading, there’s an option at libraries.
Find your library
Use our map to find libraries near you and learn what they offer.
Did you know?
Many libraries run projects like the Reading Ahead challenge, which help less confident readers find ways to enjoy the benefits of reading. Ask for more information at your nearest library.
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Nothing beats getting lost in a good book. It can transport you to another world and help you forget your worries.
Research has shown that reading is a great, low-cost way to improve personal wellbeing. Reading regularly can reduce stress, help relaxation and increase empathy.
That’s in addition to improving vocabulary, developing knowledge and broadening perspectives on the world.