The Ekiti State Library Board was established on 1st  October,1996 following the creation of Ekiti State from the old Ondo State. Its establishment was formalized under the Ekiti State Library Law of 1999. Since its inception, the Board has continued to contribute immensely to educational and sustainable development within the State. As a public library, it is owned and funded by the State Government to provide library and information services to diverse groups of people without restriction.

Mission

To empower our community through knowledge, creativity, and connections by providing access to information and resources for all.

Vision

To serve as a vibrant hub where people grow, learn, and thrive, with equal access to information and opportunities for a better future.

Departments

• Technical Department
• Readers’ Services Department
• Children’s Department
• Administration and Supplies Department
• Finance and Accounts Department
• The administrative head of the Board is Executive Secretary.

Functions

• To maintain State Library services within the State.
• To establish and foster Local Government libraries.
• To purchase and distribute books to school libraries.

Activities

1. Selection and acquisition of information resources
2. Provision of reference services
3. Readers’ services
4. Monitoring of school and Local Government libraries
5. Indexing and abstracting
6. Book reviews
7. Training of library assistants
8. Establishment of school and private libraries
9. Bibliographic compilation
10. Community engagement programmes

Operating Hours