Libraries | British Council Sri Lanka

Our book drop facility is available for any book returns, at all of our libraries.
You can now renew your membership online.
You can also access our Digital Library using the mobile app – MyLOFT – via your Apple and Android devices. Click here for the instruction video .
Our free online resource ‘Learn English’ is available for children under parents’ supervision.

You can reach us on email at info.lk@britishcouncil.org

Colombo & Jaffna Libraries - Open. Books can be returned on or before 8 Dec 2025 without fines.
Kandy Library - Closed until further notice. Books can be returned on or before 31 Dec 2025 without fines.

Our collection includes over 65,000 physical resources available to our members in our libraries. Join our exciting community and get access to:

An up-to-date collection of books and DVDs.
An ever-expanding collection of over 100,000 online resources, including eBooks, e-journals, magazines and newspapers that are available to download.
Events including book readings, activities and workshops.

Collection

Explore our collection to discover the various ways you can borrow, learn and read through the library.

We offer all types of membership to suit your learning and information needs at a library that is convenient to you.

Find out about the contact details, opening hours and holidays of our libraries situated in Colombo, Kandy and Jaffna.

Library events range from skills-based workshops, film screenings, book clubs to lively author book launches.

Members can access exclusive content, manage loans and update account details here.