Online resources

Reading Central Library is moving

Library services will be unavailable from Central Library, Kings Road from Monday 11 May while we move. The new library will be at the Civic Centre, Bridge Street RG1 2LU. It will open in summer 2026.
More information on the library move project

Online learning and research

Free digital skills to stay safe and connected

Driving theory test – practice your driving theory test online for free using your library card. You can access the full, latest bank of questions used in the test and can take as many tests as you like. Reading’s libraries stock the book of questions for extra practice.

GoCitizen – study guide and practice tests to help you prepare for the Life in the UK citizenship test.

Transparent Language – offers you the chance to take free language courses in over 80 foreign languages, including French, German, Urdu, Hindi, Polish, Arabic – and English.