Libraries and archives
The largest library is the Central Library in the City Centre. There are smaller community libraries spread across the city.
A mobile library service is also available, which serves over ninety locations in the city.
For more information about the historic Central Library buildings, and to take a virtual tour please visit the Civic Buildings website.
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Opening hours
Opening hours vary between libraries with Central and 5 Community Libraries open 7 days a week. Details are on the individual library pages.
The archive service is situated in Central Library
Services
- borrow books and spoken-word cassettes free of charge
- borrow CDs and DVDs for a small charge
- borrow music, including orchestral sets and vocal parts, from one of the largest music collections in the country
- renew your loans online
- find information for your own individual research.
- use computers with free Internet and e-mail access (UK Online centres)
- research local and family history - www.ancestrylibrary.com available free on all public library computers
- access services if you have a disability
- access mobile and home library services
- borrow material in different languages (see Toxteth, Edge Hill and Wavertree Library)
- search our online subscriptions
24 hour Download Library at http://liverpool.lib.overdrive.com
The Download Library is available to all Liverpool Library & Information Service members.
You will need your library ticket and pin number. Join the library here.
A leaflet explaining what you need and how it works is available to download here![(PDF [613.8Kb] opens in new window)](/images/PDF.gif)
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Further enquiries about the Liverpool Download Library email overdrive@liverpool.gov.uk
For general library enquiries and renewals telephone 0151 233 3000 or visit the How to find us section of this site.