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Office and phone line closures during festive bank holidays

Our offices and phone lines will be closed between 25-27 December and 1 January. For emergencies please check our out of hours numbers.

Libraries/community centres - Christmas and New Year opening times

There will be changes to our opening times during the festive period - get more details.

Leicester Libraries app

The new free Leicester libraries’ app is available to download. Access your account, renew and reserve books, browse the catalogue, access thousands of e-books, newspapers and magazines and more!

You can also scan a book you are interested in at a bookshop to find out if your local library has a copy available to borrow.

What can I do?

As a Leicester Libraries member, you can use the app to:

  • Browse the full library catalogue for your favourite titles
  • Search our catalogue using a barcode on any book, anywhere.
  • Manage your account including renewing loans and placing reservations
  • Access your library card
  • Find contact information for our libraries including directions via your device
  • Connect with us over social media
  • Access our digital library via our supplier pages
  • Book public computers and send documents to print

Download the app