Across London, 325 libraries are open, free and ready to welcome you.

It’s a great time to re-discover your local library. If you live in or near London, you are also in a place with the largest public library network of any city in the world! We already have over one million active borrowers in London – why not join us?

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Our year in numbers

Our 2023/2024 report is now available to download. The key findings based on input from across 33 library services that make up the London Libraries consortium:

31843604

Annual Visits

32693009

Titles Borrowed

4441

+ Volunteers

1163563

Active Users

The total number of in-person visits to our libraries, showcasing their role as vital and active centers for community engagement and learning
This figure represents the diversity of materials borrowed, including eBooks, print books, audiobooks, magazines, and films, catering to the varied interests of our patrons.
This number represents our committed volunteers, over half of whom are under 25, offering young Londoners invaluable opportunities to develop community support experience and leadership skills.
Our active library members from across all 33 London boroughs who regularly engage with our resources, participating in our programs and contributing to the library’s vibrant community life.

Start your reading adventure today

Transform your reading habits and unlock a world where books become your journey.

Libraries in London have an incredible range of books for you to enjoy.

Our collections cover fiction, travel, hobbies, natural history, politics, local history, children’s, e-books, audio books, biographies, graphic novels, large type books and so much more. In London alone, the library collection amounts to over 9 million books. That’s way more than a lifetime of reading and it’s available free for everyone to enjoy!

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