Brighton & Hove City Libraries Service

Brighton & Hove Libraries Service

Membership of Brighton & Hove libraries is free and open to all. There are 16 libraries in Brighton & Hove, including a mobile library and an equal access centre.

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You will need a Library card if you wish to borrow materials from our branches or use the full features of the online services available on this website. To get a library card you will need to join at one of our libraries.

You can join at any one of our libraries by bringing proof of your address and signature. Please bring with you

one form of current identification showing your address, such as a driving licence, bank statement, utility bill or franked envelope
one form of current identification clearly showing your signature, such as a bank card, credit card or passport
If you are under 16 you will need a parent or guardian's signature, and proof of their address.

For information about individual libraries, and opening times, please go to the find your library page.

To find out more about borrowing, and other services available to you once you have joined the library, please go to the borrowing page.

If you have any questions then you may find our frequently asked questions page useful.

If you would like to know more about your local library service we have information about us online.

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