# Best Libraries in Kano, Kano State Canonical: https://ranked.ng/libraries/kano Source: Ranked (ranked.ng), Nigeria's directory of record. Ranking as published on 2026-09-04. Ranked lists 52 libraries in Kano; 1,999 Google reviews analysed. Ranking order is never for sale. National Library Of Nigeria has a 4.8-star rating from 10 Google reviews. Murtala Muhammad Library Complex has the largest review count, 249, with a 4.2-star rating. Kano, Kano State, has 25 ranked libraries. Sunusi Lamido Sunusi Library reaches 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, while Old Campus Library, BUK has 4.3 from 18 reviews. E-Library Kano State Polytechnic has 4.2 from 161 reviews. The ratings are close for some libraries, but the review counts vary widely. ## What the data shows for libraries in Kano Counted from every library ranked in Kano, not only the ones in the table. - Ranked: 52 - With five or more Google reviews: 12 - Total Google reviews: 1999 - Rated 4.5 or higher: 7; 4.0 to 4.4: 10; below 4.0: 2; unrated: 33 - Median reviews per business: 0 - Phone listed: 11; website: 14; opening hours: 13; photo on file: 12 - Most reviewed: Bayero University Kano (BUK) New Site (1,495, 4.4); Murtala Muhammad Library Complex (249, 4.2); E-Library Kano State Polytechnic (162, 4.2) - Median published city for libraries on Ranked: 27 listed, across 8 cities - Newest Google review held for this set: 2026-07 ## Ranking (top 50 of 52) | # | Business | Google rating | Reviews | Phone | Address | Profile | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | E-Library Kano State Polytechnic | 4.2 | 162 | 0803 088 8118 | New Site, Central Library Kano State Polytechnic, Kofar Bompai, Kano 700281, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/e-library-kano-state-polytechnic--o39_w | | 2 | Murtala Muhammad Library Complex | 4.2 | 249 | 0903 098 6923 | Ahmadu Bello, Nassarawa, Kano 700213, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/murtala-muhammad-library-complex-xbs3fa | | 3 | Sunusi Lamido Sunusi Library | 5.0 | 4 | 0903 353 9869 | XGR9+WH6, Kano City, Kano 700103, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/sunusi-lamido-sunusi-library-fcuvdy | | 4 | Old Campus Library, BUK | 4.3 | 18 | | XFJJ+J2Q, Kofar Dukayuwa, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/old-campus-library-buk-lg-wrm | | 5 | National Library Of Nigeria | 4.8 | 10 | 0901 298 4644 | XGRG+8HP, Emir Palace Rd, Kofar Nassarawa, Kano 700103, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/national-library-of-nigeria-me2qew | | 6 | MMR BOOKSHOP | 4.7 | 6 | 0909 983 5587 | Ado Bayero Mall, G24 Zoo Rd, Municipal, Kano 700231, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/mmr-bookshop-pcu4b0 | | 7 | BAHRIL ADLAS LIBRARY | 5.0 | 1 | 0803 844 4744 | XFPW+QJX, Kofar Gadokaya, Kano 700271, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/bahril-adlas-library-cjiclc | | 8 | Central Library | 4.4 | 8 | | XFPM+GXX, Kofar Kabuga, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/central-library-ebe-7c | | 9 | Bayero University Main Library | 5.0 | 2 | | XFJJ+H38, Kofar Dukayuwa, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/bayero-university-main-library-hnyadq | | 10 | Science library | 4.6 | 5 | 389 052 2226 | XFXH+CJX, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/science-library-o5acs8 | | 11 | BUK NEW SITE LIBRARY REFERENCE SECTION | 4.2 | 9 | | Bayero university, XCGG+2RV, Rimin Gata 700281, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/buk-new-site-library-reference-section-8nieqc | | 12 | Buk Main Library | 4.2 | 6 | | Bayero University, Gwarzo Rd, Kofar Dukayuwa, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/buk-main-library-hh-tmq | | 13 | University Library New Campus | 3.7 | 7 | 0803 603 0656 | University Library Bayero University, XCFG+WJ4, Rimin Gata 700281, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/university-library-new-campus-tssq1i | | 14 | Library Complex | 4.3 | 4 | | WHX6+9MC, Ungwa Uku, Kano 700101, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/library-complex-ukwyfw | | 15 | FCAPT Library Complex | 5.0 | 2 | | Plot 54/56 Old Central Bank Road, Hotoro GRA Extension. PMB 3013, Hotoro, Kano, Unguwa Uku, Kano 700102, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/fcapt-library-complex-ynzkuo | | 16 | old Agric Library | 3.8 | 8 | | Bayero University Kano (BUK) New Site, Kano, Nigeria, XCFJ+W4R, Rimin Gata 700281, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/old-agric-library-bzomki | | 17 | Kano State Library Cooperative Society | 4.0 | 1 | 0806 767 7870 | Kano State Library Board, GRA, Kano 700213, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/kano-state-library-cooperative-society-mkxxlc | | 18 | Dr.Musa Babayo Library,Sa'adatu Rimi College of Education Kumbotso Kano | 4.0 | 2 | 0912 813 8581 | WHC4+577, Unnamed Rd, Naibawa, Kano 700231, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/dr-musa-babayo-library-sa-adatu-rimi-college-of-education-kumbotso-kano--da75w | | 19 | MARYAM ABACHA AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA LIBRARY | | 0 | | MARYAM ABACHA AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA LIBRARY, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/maryam-abacha-american-university-of-nigeria-library | | 20 | Al-Istiqama University library | | 0 | | Al-Istiqama University library, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/al-istiqama-university-library | | 21 | Bayero University Library | | 0 | | Bayero University Library, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/bayero-university-library | | 22 | Skyline University Library | | 0 | | Skyline University Library, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/skyline-university-library | | 23 | Nigeria Police Academy Wudil Library | | 0 | | Nigeria Police Academy Wudil Library, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/nigeria-police-academy-wudil-library | | 24 | Kano University of Science & Technology Library | | 0 | | Kano University of Science & Technology Library, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/kano-university-of-science-and-technology-library | | 25 | Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic Library | | 0 | | Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic Library, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/hussaini-adamu-federal-polytechnic-library | | 26 | Yusuf Maitama Sule University Library | | 0 | | Yusuf Maitama Sule University Library, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/yusuf-maitama-sule-university-library | | 27 | Kano State Polytechnic Library, Kano | | 0 | | Kano State Polytechnic Library, Kano, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/kano-state-polytechnic-library-kano | | 28 | Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University Library | | 0 | | Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University Library, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/khalifa-isyaku-rabiu-university-library | | 29 | ENGR. DR. RABIU MUSA KWANKWASO LIBRARY KHAIRUN | | 0 | | XFHV+9QH, Kofar Bompai, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/engr-dr-rabiu-musa-kwankwaso-library-khairun-9dipa4 | | 30 | Kano State LIbrary | | 0 | | Kano State LIbrary, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/kano-state-library-osm128756 | | 31 | Faculty of Engineering | | 0 | | Faculty of Engineering, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/faculty-of-engineering-osm370501 | | 32 | Wudil Divisional Library, Kano States Library Board | | 0 | | Wudil Divisional Library, Kano States Library Board, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/wudil-divisional-library-kano-states-library-board | | 33 | Murtala Muhammed Library | | 0 | | Murtala Muhammed Library, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/murtala-muhammed-library | | 34 | National Library of Nigeria, Kano Branch | | 0 | | National Library of Nigeria, Kano Branch, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/national-library-of-nigeria-kano-branch | | 35 | Jigawa state polytechnic library | | 0 | | Jigawa state polytechnic library, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/jigawa-state-polytechnic-library | | 36 | Academic Library | | 0 | | Academic Library, Kaduna, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/academic-library | | 37 | University Library Bayero University, Kano | | 0 | | University Library Bayero University, Kano, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/university-library-bayero-university-kano | | 38 | Kano State Library Board | | 0 | | Kano State Library Board, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/kano-state-library-board | | 39 | American Corner Kano | | 0 | | American Corner Kano, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/american-corner-kano | | 40 | GWARZO DIVISIONAL LIBRARY | | 0 | | GWARZO DIVISIONAL LIBRARY, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/gwarzo-divisional-library | | 41 | Muhammadu Sunusi II Public Library | | 0 | | Muhammadu Sunusi II Public Library, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/muhammadu-sunusi-ii-public-library | | 42 | International institute of Islamic taught | | 0 | | International institute of Islamic taught, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/international-institute-of-islamic-taught | | 43 | Deparment of plant Biology Library, BUK | | 0 | | Deparment of plant Biology Library, BUK, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/deparment-of-plant-biology-library-buk | | 44 | Zakirai Library Kano state | | 0 | | Zakirai Library Kano state, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/zakirai-library-kano-state | | 45 | Gwarzo Divisional Library,Kano State | | 0 | | Gwarzo Divisional Library, Kano State, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/gwarzo-divisional-library-kano-state | | 46 | Rano Divisional Library Kano State Nigeria | | 0 | | Rano Divisional Library Kano State Nigeria, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/rano-divisional-library-kano-state-nigeria | | 47 | Gwale Divisional Library, Kano State Library Board | | 0 | | Gwale Divisional Library, Kano State Library Board, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/gwale-divisional-library-kano-state-library-board | | 48 | Gabasawa Divisional Library, Kano State Library Board | | 0 | | Gabasawa Divisional Library, Kano State Library Board, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/gabasawa-divisional-library-kano-state-library-board | | 49 | Minjibir Divisional Library, Kano State | | 0 | | Minjibir Divisional Library, Kano State, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/minjibir-divisional-library-kano-state | | 50 | Dambatta Divisional Library, Kano State Library Board | | 0 | | Dambatta Divisional Library, Kano State Library Board, Kano, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/dambatta-divisional-library-kano-state-library-board | ## Frequently asked questions ### Which library in Kano has the highest Google rating? Sunusi Lamido Sunusi Library has the highest rating among the five profiles described, at 5.0 stars from 4 reviews. That is a 5-star mark from a handful of reviews. National Library Of Nigeria has 4.8 stars from 10 reviews, giving it a larger review base than Sunusi Lamido Sunusi Library. ### Which library in Kano has the most Google reviews? Murtala Muhammad Library Complex has the largest review count, with 249 reviews and a 4.2-star rating. E-Library Kano State Polytechnic follows with 161 reviews and the same 4.2-star rating. The review counts give those two libraries more recorded feedback than the other three named profiles. ### How many libraries are ranked in Kano, Kano State? There are 25 ranked libraries in Kano, Kano State. The named profiles include E-Library Kano State Polytechnic at 4.2 stars from 161 reviews, Murtala Muhammad Library Complex at 4.2 from 249, and National Library Of Nigeria at 4.8 from 10 reviews. ### How should I read the ratings when some Kano libraries have few reviews? Review volume changes how much context each rating carries. Sunusi Lamido Sunusi Library has 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, and Old Campus Library, BUK has 4.3 from 18. National Library Of Nigeria has 4.8 from 10, while Murtala Muhammad Library Complex has 4.2 from 249. ### What do the Google ratings show about libraries in Kano? The five profiles have ratings from 4.2 to 5.0 stars. E-Library Kano State Polytechnic and Murtala Muhammad Library Complex both have 4.2, with 161 and 249 reviews respectively. Sunusi Lamido Sunusi Library has the highest mark, 5.0, but only 4 reviews behind it. ## About this data Ranked is a directory: it is not the businesses it lists and does not act for them. Ratings and review counts are Google's, quoted as sourced; the order, the composite score and the counts above are Ranked's own. Methodology: https://ranked.ng/how-we-rank. JSON with the score breakdown: https://ranked.ng/dataset/rankings/libraries/kano.json. MCP server for agents: https://ranked.ng/api/mcp. Cite as: Ranked (ranked.ng), https://ranked.ng/libraries/kano, as accessed on 2026-09-05.