Library (Civ5)

Library
Introduced in Civilization V
Building of the Ancient Era
Cost
Production	75
Maintenance	1
Required
Technology	Writing
Effects
+1 Science Science for every 2 Population Citizens in the city

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Fan-made Card depicting the Library building from Civ5

Game Info

Basic science building of the Ancient Era.

• Common traits:
  • +1 Science Science for every 2 Population Citizens in this City.
  • +1 Gold Gold with Sovereignty Social policy

Strategy

The Library increases the science output of the city, speeding up a civilization's acquisition of new technology. It is the first science building, so it's a must (all other buildings from the science chain require it), and its effect is greater the greater the population of the cities it's built in.

You need a Library in every city in order to unlock the National College.

Note that the Great Library wonder provides a free Library. If you plan on constructing this wonder in one of your cities, don't bother building a Library there!

Civilopedia entry

A library is a building housing a collection of books, scrolls, and other written material. Historically, books have been fairly expensive, often beyond the reach of a civilization's poorer classes. The library allows the poor access to the same knowledge as the rich, greatly improving their chances of success and advancement.