Library services update
We have closed all libraries for browsing and computer access but you can order and collect books. Our home library and online services are also still available. Find out more below.
Order and collect services
Desperate for a good read to get you through lockdown? Then why not make your designated walk to your local library and back?
To order books, please contact us during the opening hours below by telephone or email, or by email at any other time. Please include your library ticket number and a phone number in your email. We will contact you when your books have arrived and are ready to collect at your chosen library.
- Central Library – collections and returns Monday to Friday from 10am-3pm. Call 0151 233 5858 or email readcentrallibrary@liverpool.gov.uk.
- Allerton Library – collections and returns on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am-3pm. Call 0151 233 2365 or email allerton.library@liverpool.gov.uk
- Breck Road Library – collections and returns on Thursdays and Fridays from 9am-1pm. Call 0151 263 6116 or email brecklibrary@altvalley.co.uk.
- Croxteth Library – collections and returns on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am-1pm. Call 0151 546 5514 or email croxteth.library@liverpool.gov.uk
- Dovecot Library – collections and returns on Mondays from 9am-1pm. Call 0151 228 6446 or email dovecotlibrary@altvalley.co.uk.
- Fazakerley Library – collections and returns on the day specified on contact. Call 0151 523 1073 or email: fazlibrary@hotmail.com.
- Norris Green Library – collections and returns on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 10am-3pm. Call 0151 233 1096 or email norris.green.library@liverpool.gov.uk.
- Parklands Library – collections and returns on Fridays from 10am-3pm. Call 0151 233 2264 or email parklands.library@liverpool.gov.uk.
- Sefton Park Library – collections and returns on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-3pm. Call 0151 233 3996 or email seftonpark.library@liverpool.gov.uk
- Spellow Library – collections and returns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am-3pm. Call 0151 293 8351 or email spellow.library@liverpool.gov.uk.
- Wavertree Library – collections and returns on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-3pm. Call 0151 233 2125 or email wavertree.library@liverpool.gov.uk.
Home library service
The home library service is for people who live in Liverpool but cannot get to a library or ask anyone to collect books on their behalf. For more information please email mobileservices.library@liverpool.gov.uk.
E-reading with Read Liverpool
Access Read Liverpool for eBooks, magazines and audiobooks delivered to your device for free.
Research services
Visit our research services page for full details.
Liverpool libraries online
Events, learning opportunities and films you can access from home through the lockdown period. Follow us on twitter.com/Lpoolcentlib, facebook.com/liverpoollibraries or search 'Liverpool Libraries and Information Services' on YouTube.