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Best Libraries in Port Harcourt

Ranked lists 29 libraries in Port Harcourt. The default view shows 29 local listings in ranking order. Pen Library Services is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 28 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check 22 September 2026.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 29 libraries in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

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Pen Library Services
69.5/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars28 reviews
9 Iwowari Avenue, Abuloma, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria
- Hours listed
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Complimentary bookmark with purchase and emphasis on promoting reading culture.
- affordable
- excellent customer service
- quality books
- complimentary bookmark
- promotes reading culture
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume49
Review recency55
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment86
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Celestine R. ★★★★★ : Very good customer service, quality books to read.
Chisom N. ★★★★★ : Excellent customer service. Wide range of books to read. Highly recommend!
2
Rivers State University Library
65.2/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars85 reviews
University Library, RSU Campus, RX2H+M88, Mgbuosimiri, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume64
Review recency58
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Miriam ★★★★★ : It is a public reading place with proper ventilation
Angel M. ★★★★★ : I really had a good time exploring some books to improve my knowledge
3
Herbs Library
64.9/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars30 reviews
Rumuewhara New Layout Rd, Umuehere, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume50
Review recency86
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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ukpono U. ★★★★★ : Thank you for your reliable product. I am definitely recommending Herbs Library to everyone.
Amaka A. ★★★★★ : Herbs library to me is the best place for herbal remedies. They're so reliable, truthful and their herbs treat perfectly if prescription is duly followed. I give them their flowers
4
Alexander Bernhardt Library, Port Harcourt
55.3/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars8 reviews
Off Omachi Rd, Rumuodomaya, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume32
Review recency40
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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THOMAS E. ★★★★★ : Worship center for members of the Grail Movement and also were seekers of the movement come together to read and study about the Grail Message.
C.F.I. N. ★★★★★ : This library gives the reader unfettered access to all 3 volumes of the Grail Message, as well as to all other publications of Abd-ru-shin, such as: The Ten Commandments of God and the Lord's Prayer, Questions and Answers, etc. Other publications by the Alexander Bernhardt Publishers include the life and activity of various teachers of mankind, Prophets and Truth-Bringers. These are available to readers, who can study undisturbed in a serene and beautiful environment, purchase or borrow books from the Library, as well as receive answers to their various questions. At the present time, books by other publishers are not stocked, as this is a dedicated library.
5
Port Harcourt Literary Society Library
53.7/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars68 reviews
Pleasure park, City Centre, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume61
Review recency11
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Jennifer U. ★★★★★ : A nice quiet area with so much potential but why is the place not maintained? Almost ran out because I thought the place was abandoned until I came closer and saw someone at the reception. I really hope regular maintenance is done because I really love the place and volunteers should please donate books if you can we really need it😭😭 GMAT and GRE textbooks would be greatly appreciated This place is important to me🥺
Daniel E. ★★★★★ : In Port Harcourt everywhere is good and I also mate with amazing people and I make friend with them
6
National Library of Nigeria, Port Harcourt
51.7/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars20 reviews
2 Nyegwa Street, Off NTA Rd, Mgbuoba, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume44
Review recency27
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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God'swill ★★★★★ : You can get any book of your choice and also a comfortable area for study.
Adaeze A. ★★★★★ : I was passing by and stopped at the Library briefly but I didn't walk in, but like they say, I won't judge the book by its cover but still it has to be said, from the outside, it's looks lacking. It didn't have a proper signboard, it was written on a green board of some sort. Looks deserted from the outside. Well, that's about it for me. Maybe next time will go inside and have a look.
7
The Librarian Bookstore Port Harcourt
50.8/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Sailors pride school, Rumuibekwe, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency4
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Uzoamaka I. ★★★★★ : My best plug any day. Keep the good work.
8
School library
47.7/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Catholic Institute of West Africa, Obia, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency32
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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9
Garden City Library
46.1/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars4 reviews
Baptist High School, Moore House Street, Rivers, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume23
Review recency60
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Eva G. ★★★★★ : A well equipped library. Anything everything books is there Keep a date with then
avalilobari G. ★★★★★ : A nice and cool place for learning and researching.
10
Lexstudy
45.2/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars7 reviews
9 Market Road, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume30
Review recency15
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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11
The Rivers State Library
45.1/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars27 reviews
Bernard Carr St, Port Harcourt, 500101, Rivers, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume48
Review recency6
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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Lucy N. ★★★★★ : It's a public library. It has children reading section and adult reading section. It has a spacious packing lot. A reading space well ventilated.
Pansy O. ★★★★★ : The only reason why I am giving a 2 star is because the 2018 newspaper I went for was available. Outside I would give 1 star. During my visit, the library was covered on dust and outdated. No maintenance
12
Onyoma Research Library
44.4/ 100
3.43.4 out of 5 stars5 reviews
11 Orogbum Cres, GRA 2, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating45
Review volume26
Review recency72
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Eugene A. ★★★★★ : Prof(Emeritus) E.J. Alaska owns this place
13
Garden City Free Library
43.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
P2QM+CFH, Port Harcourt, 500101, Rivers, Nigeria
Temporarily closed
Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency2
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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14
TCM Library
43.6/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
RXFG+FCV, Rumueme, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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15
Rivers State University Central Library
24.3/ 100
2.32.3 out of 5 stars3 reviews
RX5Q+C64, Woji, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria
Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating8
Review volume20
Review recency87
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Samlogy S. ★★★★★ : This is me samlogy nursery I want to show me to carrot on tiktok
Solomon K. ★★★★★ : Rivers State University has the best library I've been to. The central library is so neat, well organized/arranged, good ventilators and the workers there, are always at service. I so much love this school.
16
Jubilee Library
20.9/ 100
2.52.5 out of 5 stars4 reviews
Q2W2+R2R, Afam St, Woji, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating12
Review volume23
Review recency19
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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uniquebraids U. ★★★★★ : The Library is very poorly managed. Looking dilapidated. The ceilings are falling off, and you can't get 2hrs of power supply any given day. There almost are no books there. It's always quiet to study your own materials tho. This is the only +. The last time I went there to study (15 Jan 2025), A mad man sat across me pretending to study SS3 mathematics textbook and eating bunch of unripe mangoes picked from withing the Library premises. Perhaps the "Abandoned" look and feel of the place attracts mad people.
Fredrick D. ★★★★★ : In terms of infrastructure, it's one to reckon with, However there are poor provision of materials
17
Ecampus Library
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Shop 67 shopping complex Rivers State University, Alozo, Port Harcourt 500272, Rivers, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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18
Donald E. U. Ekong Library, University of Port Harcourt
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Donald E. U. Ekong Library, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Academic Library in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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19
PAMO University of Medical Sciences Library
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
PAMO University of Medical Sciences Library, Rivers, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Main library of PAMO University of Medical Sciences in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #19? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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20
Rhema University Library
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Rhema University Library, Rivers, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Library of the Rhema University at Aba in Abia State, Nigeria.. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #20? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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21
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Library
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Library, Rivers, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Academic Library in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #21? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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22
Federal Polytechnic of Oil and gas Library
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Federal Polytechnic of Oil and gas Library, Rivers, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Academic library in Bonny, Rivers State. Federal-owned, regulated by Nigeria's NBTE. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #22? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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23
University of Port Harcourt Library
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
University of Port Harcourt Library, Rivers, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Academic Library. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #23? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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24
P S Library (Donal Ekong extention)
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
P S Library (Donal Ekong extention), Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Why ranked #24? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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25
Donald Ekong Library
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Prof. K. C. Harrison Close, University of Port Harcourt, Abuja Campus, Choba, Rivers State., Nigeria
Why ranked #25? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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26
RIVERS STATE LIBRARY BOARD
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
RIVERS STATE LIBRARY BOARD, Rivers, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Library in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #26? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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27
Dame Patience Jonathan Automated Library
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Dame Patience Jonathan Automated Library, Rivers, Nigeria
From recent reviews
The main Library of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #27? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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28
Donald E. U Ekong Library
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Donald E. U Ekong Library, Rivers, Nigeria
From recent reviews
An Academic Library in Rivers State.. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #28? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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29
Rivers State Central Library
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Rivers State Central Library, Rivers, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Public library in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #29? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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What the data shows for libraries in Port Harcourt

Counted from every library ranked in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 29
With 5+ reviews: 9
Rated 4.5 or higher: 7
Median reviews: 1
Phone listed: 11 of 29
Opening hours listed: 13 of 29

9 of the 29 libraries ranked in Port Harcourt have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 293 reviews.

Of the 29, 7 score 4.5 or higher, 6 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 3 are below 4.0 and 13 have no rating yet.

The median library here has 1 review.

Rivers State University Library has the most, 85 at 4.2, followed by Port Harcourt Literary Society Library (68) and Herbs Library (30).

11 list a phone number, 10 a website and 13 opening hours; 0 have a photo on file.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from August 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

How many libraries are listed in Port Harcourt?

Ranked lists 29 libraries in Port Harcourt. The default view shows 29 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

Pen Library Services appears first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 28 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

Rivers State University Library has the most reported Google reviews among the 29 local listings loaded on this page: 85. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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