Libraries

There are 13 public libraries in the borough where you can borrow items from books to DVDs and CDs. Free internet access is available in all libraries to members and non-members.

Library catalogue - essential maintenance
The library catalogue will be unavailable from Saturday 28 August until Friday 3 September due to essential maintenance. If you need to renew your items please call your local library. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Join the library now
You can join your local library for free by completing the online registration form. You will then be able to reserve items from the library catalogue.

Online library services
Search Ealing library catalogue, renew and reserve items online.

Winners of the 2010 Children's Poetry Competition
Wood End Library refurbishment

Children's services

Childrens' library services

Events in libraries

Find out about events in libraries.

Find a library

Find out what facilities your local library offers, with full contact details

Home library service

The Home Library Service will deliver books to your home if you can't travel to the library

Joining a library

Details on how to join, borrowing items and free internet access.

Mobile library service

This service calls at 44 sites across the borough and provides a range of adult and children's books.

Learning centres

Learning centres course list and booking details.

Local history centre

Located in the central library it houses the historical documents about the borough.

Library catalogue

This online service gives you details of all items in stock, allows you to renew your loans, reserve items and amend certain details.

eLibrary

Ealing library members can download eBooks and audiobooks free of charge from the new virtual library.

Multicultural services

Ealing libraries stock a large range of non-english books, dvds, CDs, newspapers and magazines. The team works with groups in the community.

Reading groups

Acton, Central, Hanwell, Greenford, and Northfields Libraries reading groups meet once a month to read a selected book.

Online reference resources

Search reference titles, newspapers and useful websites in your library and from home free of charge

Contact details for Ealing library service.