Pocket Libraries

Books

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Browse over 3,000 books, reserve your next read, track your checkouts join community events and so much more! Your neighbourhood library, right in your pocket. Pocket Libraries brings your neighbourhood library to your phone. Browse thousands of books, reserve your next read, keep track of what you've borrowed, and stay connected to a community of readers, wherever you are. BROWSE & DISCOVER • Search our catalogue of 3,000+ books - fiction, non-fiction, African literature, children's books and more • Filter by genre, library and availability • See rich details for every title: description, themes, age group and real-time availability BORROW & RESERVE • Reserve books for pickup at your preferred library • Track your active checkouts and due dates at a glance • Build a reading list of titles you want to read next • Renew books and view your borrowing history YOUR MEMBERSHIP • Manage your membership and digital library card • See your membership history, and upcoming renewal dates COMMUNITY & EVENTS • Discover upcoming events and community gatherings • Register for workshops, book clubs and kids' activities • Explore the Reading Hub, Sunday Letter Project and more Pocket Libraries runs two beautiful community libraries in Lavington and Lower Kabete - cozy, welcoming spaces for reading and discovery. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just getting started, your library is now right in your pocket.

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In our last version, we added a new membership for the more weathered in our community. This update is for us admins - tweaking some under the hood stuff, including new admin reviews! Yep, you'll be able to see what we think of books too! Release notes: V3.4 New behind-the-scenes tools for our librarians to keep the shelves in order. You might also spot the occasional review straight from the Pocket Libraries team! V3.3 We've got a new membership tier! And it's free. Presenting: The Classics. For our readers of a certain vintage, The Classics is our free membership for anyone of retirement age. You get a library card, you get to take books home, and you get access to the whole Pocket Libraries collection. Because you're never too old for a good book. In fact, you've probably just had more time to get through them.

Version 3.4

The developer, Pocket Libraries Foundation CLG, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Contact Info
    • Usage Data

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Diagnostics

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  • Supported Features

    • Larger Text

    • Dark Interface

Information

Seller
  • Pocket Libraries Foundation (CLG)
Size
  • 27.8 MB
Category
  • Books
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
Copyright
  • © 2026 Pocket Libraries Foundation CLG
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