University Libraries Open For You!

Join for free, study and borrow books from De Montfort University, Loughborough University and University of Leicester libraries. Supported by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland library services.

  • Free membership if you live, work or study in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland.

  • Academic and specialist subjects. 

  • Borrow books for free.

  • Space to study

  • Long opening hours

  • Public wifi available at Loughborough University and University of Leicester

  • Membership open to anyone aged 18+. Some exceptions apply – please check libraries’ websites if you are at college or sixth form

How to join

Join online via the libraries’ websites. A valid photo ID and proof of address are required to join. Free public access to computers and wifi is available in city and county libraries if you need help to get online. Please apply separately to each library you’d like to join.

Study space can be limited at peak times and during busy periods access to some libraries may be restricted. Check university library websites for up-to-date opening hours and other details.

De Montfort University

Kimberlin Library

Get in contact
The Gateway LE1 9BH
T: 0116 257 7042
E: justask@dmu.ac.uk
W:https://library.dmu.ac.uk/Visitors/public

Loughborough University

The Pilkington Library

Get in contact
University Road LE11 3TU
T: 01509 222 360
E: library@lboro.ac.uk 
W:https://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/library/using/

University of Leicester

David Wilson Library

Get in contact
University Road LE1 7RH
T: 0116 252 2448
E: library@le.ac.uk
W:https://le.ac.uk/library/using/joining