A library is an institution that collects, sorts out and collects books and materials for people to read and refer to. As early as 3000 BC, libraries appeared. Library has the functions of preserving human cultural heritage, developing information resources and participating in social education.

List of major libraries in Guangzhou: Yuexiu District Library General Library, Yuexiu District Library, Siyou Branch Library, Guangdong Zhongshan Library, Huadu District Library, Tianhe District Library, Guangdong Science and Technology Museum, Zengcheng District Library, Guangzhou Library "Spring Breeze Shili" Branch Library, Guangzhou Children's Library, Haizhu District Library, Haizhu District Library, Wansheng Branch Library, Nansha District Library, Panyu District Library, Baiyun District Library and Liwan District Library.