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Join the public library

By University of Portsmouth

For one day only, join the public for FREE on campus and enjoy huge troves of fiction books, ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines

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Ravelin Sports Centre

Cambridge Road Portsmouth PO1 2SE United Kingdom

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  • 4 hours
  • In person

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Community • Heritage

Join the public library on campus for free!

For one day only, you can join the public library on campus. Stop by the Plaza outside Ravelin Sports Centre (next to the University Library) and say hello to our local public library representative.

Sign up at the public library tuk-tuk (a little van packed with the latest fiction) and gain access to a collection of fiction books, ebooks and audiobooks that the University Library can only dream of, together with lots of other pleasure reading, electronic magazines, and more. If you are into print books, you can borrow and return books at any branch across Portsmouth and Southsea. As a student, you can join the public library in Portsmouth even while you are a member of another public library service elsewhere.

Frequently asked questions

Why should I join the public library?

The public library has far more fiction and pleasure reading than the University Library and sports a huge collection of audiobooks for when your eyes are tired. You can even find a few textbooks and other academic texts. And it's all available to you for free!

How long does it take to join the public library?

It's very quick and easy to join. Just complete a short form on a tablet computer and get your public library card in a matter of moments.

Do I need to bring proof of ID?

No - just turn up, join the public library, learn about all the services they offer, browse and borrow the latest fiction books on the spot.

How is this free?

Public libraries are funded by taxpayer money, so are free to join, borrow books and stream and download audiobooks and ebooks, and more.

I can't make it to campus that day. Can I still join the public library?

Yes, you can join at any public library branch. Just turn up, tell the staff you would like to join, and enjoy all your local public library has to offer.

Where are the local public library branches?

There are branches across Portsmouth and Southsea and you can borrow and return books to any branch. You can find the locations of all the branches listed on the public library website.

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Sep 23 · 11:00 GMT+1