Plymouth Libraries

Don't forget, @BorrowBox will replace our existing eBook service from Wednesday 19 February 2025! If you'd like to continue enjoying free access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers, then you'll need to download BorrowBox or log in via your web browser.

📢 We are delighted to announce that you will soon be able to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers for free with @BorrowBox. BorrowBox will replace our existing eBook service from Wednesday 19 February. 👉 Discover BorrowBox: plymouth.gov.uk/ebooks-eaudiob…

🥳Great news! From today (Monday 3 February) you can use card & contactless payment methods to pay for library charges, printing costs, stationary sales, meeting room hire, and for all other library payment needs! 📱💳 @plymouthcc @DeltServices

Looking to launch a career in customer service? Our Level 1 Award course is the perfect place to start! Learn essential skills and build confidence in just 2 days. 6th January at the Central Library. 👉ow.ly/AQkP50UbKNi #CustomerCare #SkillsDevelopment #CareerOpportunity

We are currently experiencing an issue with our public network and so computer use and printing is currently unavailable in libraries. Our IT team are working hard to resolve the issue. @plymouthcc

Several of our libraries have created poignant displays of remembrance. We will also be observing the two minute silence for Armistice Day in libraries today, Monday 11 November at 11am.

Get into the festive spirit at Tall Tales at Central Library where we will be reading Christmas stories.🎅 📅Every Thursday ⌚️At 3.30pm Tall Tales is a weekly after school storytime session aimed at children and their families. @PlymCityCentre

Get ready for an amazing event at Plymouth Wellbeing Connections with @livewellsw ! Join us on Wednesday 6th of November from 10:30am-2:30pm at @YMCAPlymouth to connect, learn, celebrate and share experiences. More info 👉 bit.ly/PWCevent2024

Are you ready for Tall Tales Halloween special at Central Library?👻🎃 Dress up as your favourite spooky character and join in with Tall Tales by torchlight and creepy crafts! 🗓️Thursday 31st October ⌚️3.45pm Watch our video to find out more!⬇️ youtu.be/grw5jYr-AYk

Plymouth Libraries are really getting into the spirit of the spooky season with these terrifically terrifying displays🎃 Why not visit your library and treat yourself to a ghoulish BOO-k or two! 👻 📚

Want to borrow a bestselling title on eAudiobook without the wait? 📲🎧 We currently have four fantastic titles in our collection on @BorrowBox that have unlimited access meaning that several people can access these titles at the same time!🤩 Find out more bit.ly/48TNJ7Q

Join thousands of others across the UK in the annual #TogetherWeReadUK digital book club. From 23 October, members of Plymouth Libraries can enjoy Evie Woods’ The Story Collector as an eBook with the Libby app.📲 Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3yzGWTH @LibbyApp

We have lots of activities planned in libraries next week for half term! 🎃Treasure hunts 🎃Craft activities 🎃Tall Tales Halloween special at Central Library Find out what is happening at your local library this half term 👉 bit.ly/3U0Lw5w @plymouthcc

Come and meet our partners at #Plympton Library for some family-friendly activities and learn how you can contribute to preserving the planet. 🗓️Thursday 31 October ⌚️10am to 3pm We will also be hosting bird watching walks with our very own library staff!

Thank you to Efford Library for hosting our children today. They left inspired and very keen to sign up for their own Library card. 📚

Are you ready for Tall Tales Halloween special at Central Library?👻🎃 Dress up as your favourite spooky character and join in with Tall Tales by torchlight and creepy crafts! 🗓Thursday 31st October ⌚️3.45pm Watch our video to find out more! ⬇️ youtu.be/grw5jYr-AYk

Plymstock Library have created this dazzling book display highlighting the medium of dance! 🕺💃 Why not swing by the library and have a browse, strictly speaking we think this display is a ten! 🤩 Check opening hours before visiting 👉library.plymouth.gov.uk/opening-hours

Join the Halloween Trail from Saturday 26 October and hunt for the 15 creepy characters hiding in locations throughout the city centre! And if you find them all, you could win one of three £50 Smyths vouchers! Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3rQ1P9P @PlymCityCentre

Are you looking for a fun and educational activity to enjoy with your children? Join our Microbit Family Session at #Southway Library, Friday 1 November at 11am. Find out more and book you place 👉 bit.ly/4dBMhIE @DigitalPlymouth #Microbitsinlibraries

Come and meet our partners at #Plympton Library for some family-friendly activities and learn how you can contribute to preserving the planet. 🗓️Thursday 31 October ⌚️10am to 3pm We will also be hosting bird watching walks with our very own library staff!