Our Catalogue


The International English Library’s book collection is substantial. We are proud to host a fine mélange of renowned classics,  the latest bestsellers from across global literature, and an extensive selection of non-fiction titles; all published in English! We also carry an enormous selection of DVDs and a growing collection of other media.

Our online catalogue is there to assist you in navigating  our collection and checking if we have a specific title you may be after. Simply type in the title of the book -or the author’s name – and in one click, you will know if we have it in our collection. All our DVDs and other media are also listed and searchable in the catalogue.

You can also use our online catalogue to 

If working with an electronic catalogue is not your cup of tea, we would be very happy to help you. Please call us during our opening hours, or send us an email, and we can check the catalogue or extend your books for you on your behalf.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I access my account in the catalogue?

Your account in our catalogue has been  generated by your membership registration to the International English Library. Your username and password are automatically generated by the system.

Username: A combination of your first and last name,  all in lower case,  joined with a full stop/period. Eg. jane.smith

Password: To set your password you will need to access our online catalogue,  enter your username and click on the FORGOT MY PASSWORD button. Shortly thereafter, you will receive an email to the account you used when registering with the library which will contain instructions on how to set your own password.

If you encounter any problems in accessing your account, please give us a call during our opening hours and we will do our best to help you to log into the catalogue.

Can I place a hold on my book using my online account?

Yes, we are always working on extending the online options for our patrons – it’s a work in progress!  Alternatively, if  you wish to place a book on hold you can also call us during our opening hours, or send us an email, and we will happily reserve it for you.

If the book is already on loan to another patron, we will inform you as soon as it’s returned and reserve it for you to collect for one full week from the date we notify you.  Please note, borrowed books that are placed on hold by another patron are not able to be extended.

Can I request a book that you currently don't have in the collection?

You can certainly try!   While we are proud of  our substantial literature collection, we are aware it’s not exhaustive, and we welcome suggestions and requests. 

We frequently source new titles and if your request is approved, we guarantee that you will be the first to have access to it!

Can I borrow your magazines?

Yes! You are certainly welcome to borrow any back editions of our magazines! The current editions however remain on our shelves for your perusal whilst in the library. You can find a list of the titles we hold near the magazines or simply ask one of our helpful deskies.

Do you charge overdue fees?

Yes. We do. The lates fees are:
Books/Audio books-  €0.20 per item per day
DVDs-  €0.50 per item per day
If for any reason, you are unable to extend your loan or return items before the due date and wish to avoid incurring late fees, please contact us during our opening hours.
Please note, we also charge replacement costs for any lost or damaged items.

Can I extend the time length of my borrowed materials?

Yes, providing there has been no hold placed on the item by another library member.

Books and Audiobooks can be renewed for a further two lending cycles (and this can be done via your online account or by telephone).  

In the event that a hold has been placed on the item, it will need  to be returned at the end of the original lending period.

Do you have another question for us?

Then please get in touch. Either call us during our opening hours or send us an email .