Libraries and archives

Our flagship Central Library and hugely popular community libraries give members access to a wealth of books, films, audio, archive and reference material. In addition, all our members can use Read Liverpool and download free ebooks, audio books and magazines wherever and whenever they like.

Join a library

Join and start borrowing from any Liverpool library and our online library, Read Liverpool.

Find a library

What's on offer in Central Library and our community libraries across the city.

Reserve and renew

Browse the catalogue and order or renew books.

Archives and family history

Visit our archives, or use our reference websites from home or in a library.

Children's library resources

We stock a wide range of books, CDs, DVDs and talking books for children and young people.

Read Liverpool

Free ebook, audiobooks and magazines to download. For all our library members.

Music parts service

Approximately 2,000 orchestral sets and 2,000 sets of vocal scores to lend out.

Liverpool Business and Intellectual Property Centre

Market research, business intelligence, starting a business, company information and more.