Looking for the best libraries in Lagos, Lagos State? Whether you need a quiet study space, a co-working hub, or access to a vast collection of books, Lagos has a range of top-rated libraries to suit your needs. Leading the pack is The Library Lagos with an impressive 4.6-star rating from 320 reviews, making it a favourite among locals. Our ranking is based on a combination of Google ratings, review volume, recency, profile completeness, verification, and paid placement, ensuring you get a reliable list of the finest libraries in the city.
Oyinlola O.★★★★★ — FANTABULOUS TIME!
The dancers were amazing (especially the lady in my photo), the passion fruit martini was great and the sushi was so tasty! I also really like the photo area in the bathroom
Folarins★★★★★ — Good entertainment from the dancers on stage but that's about it. The place is very expensive. I mean I know clubs are expensive but look at the salad I paid 40k for (picture attached).
The glasses were dirty and I guess they bank on people not noticing the dirtiness of their utensils since it's dark in there but when I saw things floating in my pineapple juice, I had to ask questions. You can see the cover of the bottle/jar the juice was brought in (picture attached - obviously never/rarely washed). So dirty. This by the way was the replacement bottle not even the first one that had particles in it. Even the jar itself was dirty. Plates that my food came in were dirty.
Also it seems if someone doesn't finish the drinks/juice on their table, they take it and resell it to another unsuspecting table.
The DJ generally played the same kind of beat throughout and didn't vary his music. Got boring after a while.
Did I say the prices are extortionate?
Damilola G.★★★★★ — Had a wonderful meal and drinks and courteous service. The atmosphere was also great. The ambience was glamorous. Check their menus online to know your budget
I returned again
Visited by an an almost empty place which was surprising to me considering it was a Friday evening where the busy Lagosians get time to relax.
Also surprising considering the space still has a breathtaking atmosphere which has even been upgraded to make it more spacious and service amazing .
Music was good and I was dancing with no DJ in sight.
Food was okay but it’s like a side attraction that day because I was just having an overall nice time.
I think it’s a place most people should definitely go with the price still remaining almost the same despite the inflation in the country.
Damilola G.★★★★★ — Had a wonderful meal and drinks and courteous service. The atmosphere was also great. The ambience was glamorous. Check their menus online to know your budget
I returned again
Visited by an an almos
Anjolaoluwa A.★★★★★ — Unilag main library is calm, beautiful, my only problem is with the heat at the top floors, not really noticeable after a while but still, I feel it should be cooler than it is, all in all, it's a good place to relax and study
Sim B.★★★★★ — There are reading pods, a cafe, and many reading areas in the library. It's so different from decades ago when I was here.
Kudos to the Unilag VC and the management team. Keep improving.
Adeolu A.★★★★★ — Great library!
Also open on Saturdays for 4 hours. 10am to 2pm.
Roy S.★★★★★ — Currently I must say this is the best library in Nigeria as a whole. I relocated to ikoyi lately and was looking for a conducive place to work remotely. I landed here at Zaccheus Onumba Dibiaezue Memorial Library at Awolowo road ikoyi, it has been a whole lot of testimony for me in terms of gaining knowledge, professionalism of staffs and above all the beautiful sneaky views from upstairs. I've been to other several libraries at TBS and Lekki, I must admit the standards are nothing compared to this Library. Services are top notch. I would give more than five star if I could. 🎉🎉
Oh lest I forget I found a photo of my village traditional war dance here, Placed on the library wall "Ohafia War Dance" ... I guess that was what really melted my soul. I will include the photo here.
Ifunanya J.★★★★★ — Nice and serene environment to read and it’s simply free of charge. Just come with your is card.
However the AC is not working, but the ceiling fans are working perfectly well and the place is well ventilated.
Thank You GTCO👌👌👌
Oluwakemi S.★★★★★ — At Tom Jones Memorial Hall, you can get bridal accessories, glasses frames and accessories, tailoring materials, and gift items like a pack of towels, umbrellas, etc
Zheh R.★★★★★ — Came here to buy some fabrics. It's a section of the Balogun Market. Very big a market. Well organized.
ime J.★★★★★ — There's enough space to accommodate 700 student
A and there's a lot of books there to read, past questions and project on various courses are there.
Glory I.★★★★★ — The staffs need to improve in their hospitality - they are very unwelcoming.
They claim to close by 4:00pm, but they would start closing everywhere by past 3:00 in a very aggressive and unprofessional way.
Very disappointed 😞.
Another thing to note is that, you would have to bring an extension all the way to the library, because they are less space for charging.
Oluwatobi A.★★★★★ — It's a very good place to study; it's very quiet, but space is limited. You just need a form of identification.
Joshua J.★★★★★ — A decent public library in Meiran. Managed by the Lagos State Library Board. It's never crowded, has functioning air conditioning + standing fans, they've also got some decent books. I wished they had more higher level engineering texts there (it's not a college/university library though).
The power supply isn't constant and I hope they get WiFi soon. There's news of planned solar power installation across Lagos public libraries and I hope it scales rapidly as it would help solve the power challenge.
Wahab Q.★★★★★ — Meiran public library currently under renovation and will be re-opened only after the renovation is completed .
Enitan O.★★★★★ — “It’s okay, but they open around 8:45 a.m. and close by 3:45 p.m. They don’t turn on the lights until 1:00 p.m., saying it’s ‘to conserve energy.’
Sunday K.★★★★★ — Personally, I can recommend this Library for anyone preparing for Exam because of its quiet environment.
Odejide G.★★★★★ — Poor and very unconducive reading environment, scattered and uncoordinated book shelves, unprofessional environment, extremely rude librarian and loud visitors kept stopping by to drop their greetings loudly. I was there to make a book donation from one of the top production firms in Nigeria and the librarian stood me up. She can be heard laughing loudly over a phone call. I sent her receptionist to her repeatedly and she told the lady on the last trial not to come back to her and locked her door with a key despite being told she has a visitor. She never bothered to know who was waiting or the purpose of the visit. The general public should consider a better environment/library for their reading and learning purpose.
Oluwakemi E.★★★★★ — Very great facility. There's electricity when the general power is restored. Great for kids and reading
teslim T.★★★★★ — Relatively okay, spacious and average furniture (for a Nigeria Standard). Discovered however, that the facility is practically neglected by the government. For 2 days straight, there's no power and rest room isn't functioning. The heat is unbearable. Go to LASPPPA and LASBCA, and other money making ventures, there's power all the time. But because a library isn't a money making venture, the ACs and fans were probably used to make money as they are mere facade and not working. The library is probably neglected because it is not a money making venture. #Lagos State Government should do better#.
The attendants should also be trained on how to talk to users.
Marcus K.★★★★★ — Quit and ambience environment to read. But there is power failure you can't cope with the heat
Segun A.★★★★★ — Merits:
The environment is serene.
The people are courteous.
Orthodox Services are as expected.
There are food vendors around to maintain the supply of glucose to the brain.
There are filling stations around to supply fuel for movement.
Routes in and out well established with private facilities for unpleasant eventualities.
Below is a training ground for hand workers in clothing and hairdressing
Along the corridor a not too well equipped ICT centre with devoted staff.
A large garbage bin is available for use
(All are subject to update, as they are given from first glance.)
Demerits:
There is a need for functional restroom with water provided in tap from an overhead tanker.
There is a need for an updated book reserve.
The reading halls need electrical innervation and the air has to be conditioned as electricity is not available to laptop users and the hall exposed to the immediate environment respectively
There is a need for advance in registering prospects, electronic cards should be devised
Night reading is not encouraged.
Though devoted the staff look poorly remunerated.
It is my wish that the authorities look into it as it could be a good source of revenue.
Olufemi O.★★★★★ — This library should have power supply please. The fans in the reading rooms do not work and it can be frustrating.
OLUFEMI E.★★★★★ — Serene place for reading and studying
Ruth U.★★★★★ — The address on the map is incorrect as the real location is: 12 Holy Saviours college Road, Isolo.
Na so Una carry me enter public yard today 😂😂😂
Tajudeen T.★★★★★ — More like a "study center". You can't get books to read there, you'll have to bring your own, and the reading room isn't comfortable.
Stephenkayode A.★★★★★ — Good for Short time studying/reading. There are no books you would have to go with your study materials.
The library space has been reduced as most of it is now being used for vocational training.
In all the library is a good place, quiet and conducive for reading.
sanmi O.★★★★★ — noise from the shops around the library can be very distracting but this is a very very affordable space
EMMANUEL I.★★★★★ — This is a wonderful place and a conducive place to read, the environment is actually a place of relief where one can read peacefully, the rules and regulations are well maintained, the staff are polite and the facilities are very good and good internet facility.
Joe O.★★★★★ — The library boasts a very conducive environment for study, with with trees in the spacious compound giving you exterior ventilation, and indoor fans giving interior ventilation. Electricity is fair, though not guaranteed and Electrical outlets are limited.
My major issue when discovering this library was the hostility of the reception I received as a first timer. It was almost as if the librarian did not want to entertain any questions, and was very unhelpful, causing me to avoid this place for a while.
The Library Lagos holds the highest rating among the top 5 libraries in Lagos, with a 4.6-star average from 320 reviews. It is followed by The Deck at The Library (4.5 stars, 68 reviews) and Zaccheus Onumba Dibiaezue Memorial Libraries (4.4 stars, 40 reviews).
How many libraries are ranked in Lagos?▾
Our directory ranks a total of 25 libraries in Lagos, Lagos State. The top 5 include The Library Lagos, The Deck at The Library, Zaccheus Onumba Dibiaezue Memorial Libraries, University of Lagos Main Library, and Herbert Macaulay Library (You Read).
Which library in Lagos has the most reviews?▾
The Library Lagos has the highest number of reviews among the top 5, with 320 reviews and a 4.6-star rating. Herbert Macaulay Library (You Read) follows with 167 reviews and a 4.2-star rating, while University of Lagos Main Library has 114 reviews and a 4.4-star rating.
Are there any university libraries in the top 5?▾
Yes, the University of Lagos Main Library is ranked 4th among the best libraries in Lagos, with a 4.4-star rating from 114 reviews. It is one of two academic libraries in the top 5, alongside Herbert Macaulay Library (You Read), which is also affiliated with a university.
What is the lowest-rated library in the top 5?▾
The lowest-rated library in the top 5 is Herbert Macaulay Library (You Read), with a 4.2-star rating from 167 reviews. Despite being the lowest in the top tier, it still maintains a strong reputation with a high number of reviews.
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