Beyond the city's major libraries, each district in Guangzhou has its own public library. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to read, study, or borrow books, you'll find plenty of options across the city.
Some district libraries also offer foreign-language collections. However, not all libraries have dedicated foreign-language sections. Currently, only the Conghua District Library has a designated Foreign-Language Library, which is located within its Children's Branch. Other district libraries typically include smaller foreign-language collections within their general collections.
Explore the libraries below to find the one that best suits your interests.
Nansha Lighthouse Library
The Nansha Lighthouse Library, opened in 2025, is the first branch library of the Nansha District Library. It houses more than 10,000 books covering literature, economics, history, and other subjects.
The library features a 15-meter, five-story, lighthouse-style book tower with over 7,000 books on the Maritime Silk Road and marine science. It also includes a separate reading hall with more than 3,000 books on literature, art, and children's picture books, as well as a café reading area that overlooks the river.
(Photo: Guangzhou Nansha Fabu)
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:30 PM; Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Closed on Wednesdays.
Address: Room 101, Building 1, Shi'aoyuan Community, Gangqian Avenue South, Nansha District (南沙区港前大道南石奥苑小区1号101房)
Getting there: Take Metro Line 4 to Nansha Passenger Port Station (南沙客运港站), Exit C, and then travel about 1.5 km by ride-hailing service, bicycle, or on foot.
Yuexiu District Library (Shuqian Road)
Located in the historic Dongshankou area, this library offers a quiet reading environment close to cafés and restaurants.
(Photo: Guangzhou Yuexiu Fabu)
Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Closed on Mondays.
Address: No. 8, Shuqian Road, Yuexiu District (越秀区署前路8号)
Getting there: Take Metro Lines 1 or 6 to Dongshankou Station (东山口站), Exit E.
Haizhu District Library
The library offers multiple themed reading areas, digital learning spaces, free Wi-Fi, charging outlets, and electronic reading facilities.
Opening hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Closed on Wednesdays.
Address: 4/F, Rear Building, North and South Plaza, No. 168, Baogang Avenue, Haizhu District (海珠区宝岗大道168号南北广场后座4楼)
Getting there: Baogang Dadao Zhong (宝岗大道中) bus stop.
Opened in late 2025, the Zhongkai Road Main Library serves as the Haizhu District Library's new headquarters and a new cultural landmark in the district. Spanning nearly 8,000 square meters and housing a collection of approximately 300,000 books, it features smart library services, along with dedicated spaces for general reading, self-study, children’s activities, and creative pursuits.
(Photo: Guangzhou Haizhu Fabu)
Address: Northeast side of Phase II, Haizhu District Sports Center, No. 628, Zhongkai Road, Haizhu District (海珠区仲恺路628号海珠区体育中心二期东北侧)
Opening hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM on workdays; 9:00 AM–4:00 PM on public holidays. Closed on Wednesdays.
Liwan District Library (Zhoumen Branch)
Located in Guangzhou's historic Xiguan area, the library provides free Wi-Fi, charging outlets, and electronic reading facilities.
Opening hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Closed on Wednesdays.
Address: No. 29, Zhoumen South Road, Liwan District (荔湾区周门南路29号)
Getting there: Take Metro Line 5 to Zhongshanba Station (中山八站), Exit E.
Tianhe District Library (Longkou West Main Library)
The library includes newspapers, literature, children's books, electronic resources, rare books, and self-study reading rooms.
Opening hours: 9:00 AM–8:00 PM. Closed on Wednesdays.
Address: No. 80, Longkou West Road, Tianhe District (天河区龙口西路80号)
Getting there: Take Metro Line 3 to Gangding Station (岗顶站) or Gangding BRT Station, and take a 5–7 minute walk.
Baiyun District Library
A three-story library featuring dedicated children's, study, and literature reading areas, offering free Wi-Fi and charging outlets.
(Photo: Guangzhou Baiyun Fabu)
Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Closed on Mondays.
Address: No. 1211, Yuncheng West Road, Baiyun District (白云区云城西路1211号)
Getting there: Take Metro Line 2 to Xiaogang Station (萧岗站), Exit B, and walk about 350 meters.
Huangpu District Library (Xiangxue Main Library)
The library features floor-to-ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi, ample seating with power outlets, an electronic reading room, and themed reading spaces.
Opening hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Closed on Wednesdays.
Address: No. 4, Kailuo Avenue, Huangpu District (黄埔区开萝大道4号)
Getting there: Take Metro Line 6 to Xiangxue Station (香雪站), Exit F, and walk about 460 meters.
Huadu District Library
The current library features self-service borrowing and returning machines, book sterilizers, dedicated reading spaces, and cultural activity areas.
Opening hours: Monday–Tuesday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Thursday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. Closed on Wednesdays.
Address: No. 6, Gongyi Road, Huadu District (花都区公益路6号)
Getting there: Take Metro Line 9 to Huadu Square Station (花都广场站), Exit C, or take a bus to the People's Park West Gate bus stop.
Panyu District Library
Opened in 2023, the new library is designed to house 1.6 million books and features smart bookshelves, 1,500 reading seats, a 24-hour study room, and exhibition spaces.
(Photo: Guangzhou Panyu Fabu)
Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–7:30 PM. Closed on Mondays.
Address: No. 266, Dongxing Road, Shiqiao Subdistrict, Panyu District (番禺区市桥街东兴路266号)
Getting there: Take Metro Lines 3, 18, or 22 to Panyu Square Station (番禺广场站), Exit H, and walk about 400 meters.
Nansha District Library
Opened for trial operation in 2020, the library houses 1.36 million books and other resources.
Opening hours: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. Closed on Wednesdays.
Address: No. 175, Haibin Road, Nansha District (南沙区海滨路175号)
Getting there:
Take Metro Line 4 to Jiaomen Station (蕉门站), Exit B, or take bus W1A to Nansha Library Station.
Conghua District Library
The library traces its history back to the county's Sun Yat-sen Library, founded in 1929.
Opening hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Closed on Mondays.
Address: No. 616, Hebin North Road, Conghua District (从化区河滨北路616号)
Getting there: Take bus routes Cong 5, Cong 5 Express, or Cong Night 1 to Library Terminal.
Zengcheng District Library
A cultural landmark in Zengcheng, the library includes electronic reading rooms, study spaces, and a multi-purpose lecture hall.
Opening hours: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (closed on Mondays)
Address: No. 100, Fuyou Road, Licheng Subdistrict, Zengcheng District (增城区荔城街府佑路100号)
Getting there: Take Metro Line 21 to Zengcheng Square Station (增城广场站) (Line 21), Exit E, and walk about 10 minutes.
Author: Liu Lingzhi
