Libraries

Plymouth libraries are open to everyone who lives, studies or works in Plymouth. Visitors to the city are welcome too.

It's free to join and you can borrow books, hire CDs and DVDs, access computers and our online resources plus lots more.

How to join the library | Find your library and opening hours | 24/7 Library

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News and what's on

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Booksale

Plympton Library
Saturday 13 March: 9am to 4pm

Books, CDs and DVDs at bargain prices.

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Guided walk - The 'Lipson Lake Loop'

Sunday 14 March: 2pm

A guided walk from Laira Green to Lipson Vale, following the historic route to Plymouth from the east. Returning by Lipson College, recalling Lipson Creek, Civil War conflict, Laira Halt and Laira Depot. Celebrating 85 years of Laira Library.

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New - what's on leaflet

Our quarterly what's on leaflet has just been published. Find out what's happening in your local library over the next few months. Includes half term and Easter activities.

Pick one up in your local library or download a copy from the documents table below.

Library events

To find out what else is happening in libraries. Visit our what's on page.

What's new on the library pages
Chatterbooks - Reading groups for children now meet in five libraries across the city. Find out more on our Chatterbooks page.
Creative writing - Our library writers in residence, Bill Eaton and Roy York have written a series of articles on creative writing aimed at beginners.
Reference online - go beyond Google. Your library card is all you need to access our premium online resources. Includes dictionaries, encyclopaedias, newspaper archives, streaming music and more.
See the new DVDs and new CDs which will soon be available to hire from our libraries and the new books available to borrow now.