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

Climbing your Family Tree - A talk by Janet Henwood

Plymstock Library
Friday 3 September: 7pm

Tickets: £1 per person
Visit the library or phone 306606 to book your place.

Cheese and wine will be served, provided by Europe Direct Plymouth

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Space Hop - Summer Reading Challenge

You have until 11 September to finish the Summer Reading Challenge. Make sure you visit the library to collect your medal and certificate.

Find out more about Space Hop, plus details of summer holiday activities.

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New library what's on guide

Download a printed guide to what's on in August, September and October from the document table below.

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Save money with your library card

To celebrate 100 years of working together, Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery is offering all library members 20% discount in their café and shop (except for books).

Just show your card when you go to pay.

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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.