The British Council Library in your pocket!

Ideal for post-graduate students, researchers and academicians, our digital library provides you access to over 100,000 academic resources including:

• journals and articles in the social sciences, life sciences and humanities through JSTOR
• academic e-books from trusted publishers covering subjects such as engineering, law and public policy through ProQuest eBook Central
• online full-text scholarly journals such as The BMJ, The Lancet, Nature and many more across all major subject areas from EBSCO
• high-quality IELTS preparation material.

So, empower yourself with your own academic library with powerful research tools and study online anytime, anywhere.

Ready to elevate your reading experience? The British Council Library isn’t just a library; it’s a destination for avid readers seeking curated collections, book clubs and enlightening author talks.

Join us and embark on a literary adventure like never before! Find more than 10,000 books to read or listen to, from fiction and non-fiction to popular plays and self-help for children, as well as grown-ups.

Get the world’s largest newsstand on your mobile device, with instant access to nearly 13,000 newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries to stay informed, entertained and inspired every day.

Publications include The Economist, Forbes, New Scientist, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar (UK), Vogue (UK) and many more.

Why pay for multiple subscriptions when everything you need is in one place?

Every child’s journey begins with a story. At British Council Libraries, we’re not just storytellers; we spark curiosity and nurture your child’s imagination with:

• a diverse collection of e-books and audio books
• unlimited access to over 5,000 comics and graphic novels – from Star Wars and Ultra Heroes to Disney comics
• exclusive access to Kanopy Kids, which has a diverse selection of educational and entertaining content that ranges across movies, TV series, animated storybooks, live action and animated favourites
• engaging reading programmes and storytelling sessions in a safe, stimulating environment
• LearnEnglish Kids helps spark children’s love for the English language with fun games, quizzes, articles and videos.

Upskill yourself with unlimited access to thousands of short video tutorials covering Business Case Studies, Business Skills, Career Development, Leadership Training, Marketing Advertisement, Journalism, Media Studies, Literature, Health-Wellness and more.

Perfect for students and early career professionals, our platform also offers more than 250 courses covering a broad range of subjects, such as science, mathematics, philosophy, history, literature, fine arts and music, travel, business and personal development.

Watch thousands of critically acclaimed movies and TV shows, plus an exclusive collection of children’s movies and storytelling and rhyme-times.

Stream the world’s largest collection of full-length concerts and music films, plus the best new music from the UK brought to you by Selector Radio.

Take your love for reading to new heights and become a more engaged reader.

Whether you’re an experienced reader, just beginning your literary journey, or a parent seeking to instil a love of reading in your child, don’t miss out on our engaging online reading programmes and activities for both kids and adults.

Join us to explore new books, dive into various genres and interact with authors and fellow readers, all to inspire, challenge and encourage further learning.

Enjoy a hassle-free and user-friendly reading and learning experience on your mobile with our Digital Library App, where you can access, save, organise and customise all your e-content, anytime, anywhere.