IAHS
Home libraries in Sri Lanka
ShelfConnect
Explore books and home libraries across Sri Lanka—search catalogues, find libraries near you, and contact owners through one trusted directory.
30
Libraries
5,468
Books
Privacy-aware listings respect what each library chooses to share.
Books
Find titles by name, ISBN, or description across participating libraries.
Browse book search →Find home libraries and books in Sri Lanka
ShelfConnect is a free directory of home libraries in Sri Lanka. Browse participating library catalogues, search books by title or ISBN, explore libraries on an interactive map, and send inquiries to library owners when contact details are shared publicly.
Frequently asked questions
ShelfConnect is a free home library network operated by the Institute of Archaeology and Heritage Studies (IAHS). It helps readers discover books and home libraries in Sri Lanka through a public online catalogue.
Use library search to filter by city or district, open the library map for locations that owners have chosen to share, or browse individual library profile pages with published book lists.
Yes. Book search looks across all active home libraries on ShelfConnect. You can search by title, ISBN, keywords, language, or publication year.
Library owners can register on ShelfConnect, submit their library for review, and publish catalogue records they want readers to discover publicly.
Yes. Searching catalogues and viewing public library listings is free for readers. Library registration is provided as part of the IAHS home library programme.