Libraries

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

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.

Use our online catalogue or visit a library to find, reserve and renew books and other items. You can also renew items by phone on 0303 123 0035.

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.

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.

Library members can use our online resources for free.

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.

We host Baby Boogie, Story time, and other play sessions for children under 5 years old in our libraries. We also host ad-hoc activities and events for older children and families. Some activities are held outside of staffed hours.

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

We have different rooms you can hire in our libraries for meetings, conferences and events.

We have different spaces you can hire in our libraries for exhibitions, or to promote your services.

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.

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 ssession, drop-in to our Job Club or use our books and computers to help you find a job at Jubilee Library. 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.

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

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