What can families find at Leicester libraries?
Leicester has 16 libraries, and city residents can join for free. Alongside borrowing books, families can use computers and free Wi-Fi and find children’s activities, events and community services. What is available varies by library, so check your nearest branch and its current opening hours before travelling.
Find your nearest city library
Use the council’s library finder to choose a branch and check its address, opening hours and available services. This guide covers Leicester city libraries.
Leicester City Council libraries and library finderhttps://www.leicester.gov.uk/culture-and-sport/libraries-and-community-centres-leicester/libraries-leicesterCheck current children’s activities
Leicester Libraries lists its current events. Some activities are drop-in and others need booking; check the individual listing for ages, dates and prices.
Leicester Libraries What’s Onhttps://libraries.leicester.gov.uk/whats-onLast checked: 9th October 2026
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