Library
- See also: Book
- For the family library where players save their families in the edit town mode, see Family bin.
A library is a community lot and lot assignment in The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 that allows Sims to read books, but not to bring them home.
The Sims 3
Every single book in the home world is here, with the exception of recipes, bait guides, guitar compositions, and books from every destination. If a player gets their Sim to write a novel, when it is completed it will often appear in the library. This may not apply to flops. [confirmation needed]
Libraries attract Sims with the Genius[confirmation needed] and Bookworm traits. They have lots of bookshelves, and usually have computers where Sims can practice the Writing skill. Sims with a writing skill of 3 or greater will receive an opportunity to donate books they have written to city hall, which will make them available in libraries.
As a lot assignment, libraries provide Power Study moodlet:
Image | Moodlet Name | Mood Effect | Time Period | From | Game Dialog/Description | Notes | Expansion |
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Power Study | No Mood Effect | - | Library | That quiet library atmosphere makes reading, studying, and working so much more efficient! | This moodlet gives Sims a big boost to the speed of many tasks, including: Reading, studying, the Work From Home interaction, and skilling up from skill books. |
Libraries generate the following dark blue map tag in-game:
Varieties
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Papyrus Memorial Library in Sunset Valley
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Wright Reading Room in Riverview
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Lakeside Community Library in Twinbrook
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Ye Olde Library in Barnacle Bay
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Bridgeport Public Library in Bridgeport
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Eloise C. Vanderburg's Home for Books in Hidden Springs
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Appaloosa Plains Public Library in Appaloosa Plains
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Paper'n'Space Library in Lunar Lakes
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Community Library in Starlight Shores
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Grand Canyon Community Library in Lucky Palms
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Tropic Llama Library in Sunlit Tides
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Library of Lore & Vault of Antiquity in Moonlight Falls
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The Bibliotech in Monte Vista
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Howard Memorial Library in Sims University
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Los Libros Library in Isla Paradiso
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The Lending Library in Oasis Landing
The Sims 4
Libraries return in The Sims 4. They are a great location for Sims to play chess, use the computers and of course, read books. Sims with the Genius trait will sometimes want to go to the library.
List of libraries
Willow Creek Archive
Willow Creek Archive | |
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Type: | Library |
Value: | §98,555 |
Size: | 20x30 |
Number of floors: | 2 |
Neighborhood: | Willow Creek |
Willow Creek Archive is a library built for Willow Creek. Prior to Patch 21, it was the only library in The Sims 4 base game.
Desert Muse
Desert Muse | |
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Type: | Library |
Value: | §68,615 |
Size: | 20x30 |
Number of floors: | 2 |
Neighborhood: | Oasis Springs |
Desert Muse is a library built for Oasis Springs. It was included in Patch 21.
Llama Land Library
Llama Land Library | |
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Type: | Library |
Value: | §117,346 |
Size: | 20x30 |
Number of floors: | 3 |
Neighborhood: | Newcrest |
Llama Land Library is a library built for Newcrest. It was included in Patch 21.
Quad Manor
Quad Manor | |
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Type: | Library |
Value: | §115,639 |
Size: | 30x20 |
Number of floors: | 2 |
Neighborhood: | Windenburg |
Quad Manor is the local Windenburg library.
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Trivia
- There is no proper library in Aurora Skies. Instead, there's a community lot Lend and Learn Library, but it's assigned as No Visitors Allowed. It's probably a mistake by the developers.
- The library in Sims University is a shell building. Even though there appears to be many doors on the building, only one is a valid entrance to the shell.
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