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900+Cities Covered
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Recently Added Libraries
The newest library guides we’ve published — hours, addresses, services & more.
📚 Gulfport Public LibraryHarrison County, MS →📚 St. Helena Branch LibraryBeaufort County, SC →📚 Port Royal Branch LibraryBeaufort County, SC →📚 Lobeco Branch LibraryBeaufort County, SC →📚 Hilton Head Branch LibraryBeaufort County, SC →📚 Bluffton Branch LibraryBeaufort County, SC →📚 Beaufort LibraryBeaufort County, SC →📚 South Lake Tahoe LibraryEl Dorado County, CA →📚 Pollock Pines LibraryEl Dorado County, CA →📚 Georgetown LibraryEl Dorado County, CA →📚 El Dorado Hills LibraryEl Dorado County, CA →📚 Cameron Park BranchEl Dorado County, CA →
Recently Updated City Guides
City directories we’ve recently expanded — every branch with hours, addresses & services.
🏙 Brooklyn, NY22 library branches →🏙 Chicago, IL31 library branches →🏙 Nashville, TN11 library branches →🏙 Atlanta, GA9 library branches →🏙 Denver, CO13 library branches →🏙 San Diego, CA9 library branches →🏙 Pittsburgh, PA11 library branches →🏙 Houston, TX10 library branches →🏙 Phoenix, AZ13 library branches →🏙 Cleveland, OH9 library branches →🏙 Austin, TX9 library branches →🏙 San Antonio, TX9 library branches →
What You'll Find in This Directory
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Hours & Locations
Current opening hours, addresses, phone numbers, and maps for each library.
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Digital Resources
eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming films via Libby, Kanopy, Hoopla, and more.
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Programs & Events
Children's storytimes, adult learning, STEM programs, and community events.
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Free Technology
Public computers, high-speed Wi-Fi, printing, and digital literacy support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are public libraries free to use?
Yes. Public libraries are completely free, including book borrowing, computer access, Wi-Fi, and community programs. Some libraries may charge small fees for printing or late returns.
Do I need a library card to access digital resources?
Yes. A free library card gives you 24/7 access to eBooks and audiobooks via Libby, streaming films via Kanopy, digital magazines, and research databases — all from any device.
Can I use computers and Wi-Fi at the library?
Yes. Almost all public libraries offer free public computers, high-speed internet, and Wi-Fi throughout the building — no library card required.
How do I get a library card?
Visit your local library with a valid ID and proof of address. Most libraries issue cards the same day for free. Some also offer instant digital cards online.
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Guides & Resources
Helpful, up-to-date guides built from our library data.
🎓 Free English (ESL) & Citizenship ClassesFree ESL, conversation groups & citizenship prep, by state →🌱 Seed LibrariesBorrow free garden seeds to grow at home, by state →👶 Story Times for KidsFree read-aloud, songs & rhymes for little ones, by state →📅 Meeting & Community RoomsBook a meeting or community room, by state →🖨 Printing, Copying & FaxPrint, copy, scan & fax at the library, by state →📚 Libraries with Study RoomsFind & book a quiet or group study room, by state →🔨 Makerspace & 3D PrintingLibraries with 3D printers & maker tools, by state →🧰 Library of ThingsBorrow tools, telescopes, games & more, by state →📜 Genealogy & Local HistoryLibraries with family-history collections, by state →📋 Notary Services at the LibraryLibraries with a notary public, by state →🎨 Museum Passes at the LibraryBorrow a free pass to museums & zoos, by state →🛂 Passport Services at the LibraryLibraries that accept passport applications, by state →📅 Libraries Open on SundaysWhich libraries open on Sundays, by state →📚 Free Online Resources by StateeBooks & databases free with your card →📊 U.S. Libraries by the NumbersHow many libraries each state has →📖 All Guides & ArticlesGuides, how-tos and library data →
