Libraries

Join our libraries online or log in to your account to search our collections.

It's free to become a member. You can register online or in person at one of our libraries.

Information about local libraries in Brighton & Hove.

If you lose your library card, go to one of our libraries or phone 01273 290 800 to let us know. You'll need to pay a small fee to replace it.

It’s free to join our libraries and start borrowing. Check how much we charge for overdue books, photocopying and other library services.

You can visit some of our libraries outside staffed hours. We call this service Libraries Extra.

Take virtual walk-throughs and explore our library spaces.

Use our online catalogue or visit a library to find, reserve and renew books and other items. You can also renew items by phoning us during staffed opening hours on 01273 290 800.

eBooks and eAudiobooks are electronic versions of books and audiobooks. Members can read and listen to books online through our 2 eBook services called BorrowBox and Libby.

If you can’t find a specific book or audiobook in our libraries, you might be able to borrow it from a library outside Brighton & Hove.

We have rare books and special collections in Jubilee and Hove libraries that you can arrange to view.

Access a range of online resources for free with your Brighton & Hove Libraries account.

Library members can use the computers for free for up to an hour, printers for a small fee and scanners for free. Anyone can use the photocopiers for a small fee.

Use our calendar to find out what events, activities and exhibitions are happening in our libraries.

We host book groups and writing groups across Brighton & Hove. Find out how to join an existing group or start your own.

Find out about the range of family activities we have in our libraries.

Find out how you can donate money to help libraries provide events and activities.

Find out more information about hiring a room in one of our libraries.

Find out how to hire an exhibition space in one of our libraries.

We have a home delivery service, so you can get library items delivered to your home. We also have audiobooks and books in large print, and all our libraries are wheelchair accessible.

Brighton & Hove Libraries play an important role in welcoming people into our communities. This includes refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, people seeking sanctuary, and other new arrivals.

The Business & IP Centre (BIPC) at Jubilee Library offers insights and access to free resources and events online and in-person, to help you imagine, start or develop your business.

Brighton & Hove Libraries has an important part to play in the way children learn. Find out how we support teachers, school children and young people.

Book a careers session, drop-in to our Job Club or use our books and computers to help you find a job. If you are self-employed or starting a business, you can also get 1-to-1 expert advice and access to a wealth of free information and online resources at our Business & IP Centre.

Services and resources for LGBTQ+ in Brighton & Hove.

Find out what volunteer roles we have in our libraries, and how to apply.

Read the terms and conditions of being a member of our libraries.

Read the terms and conditions of our Libraries Extra membership.

Read our byelaws that apply for everybody using our libraries.

Read our commitment to our staff and users, how and when exclusion is enforced, and information about the appeal process.

Get in touch with the libraries team for help, information and support.