The Main Library is comprised of Old Library , West Library ( also known as Yifu Library ), and North Library ( Mochtar Riady Library ). The first two buildings have a similar architectural style , while the North Section employs a modern design. Together , they form a cohesive unit that harmonizes with other buildings on the central campus.

As its name shows, the Old Library traces its history back to 1916 as the first library built in Tsinghua. It is known for its  quaint  style  and antique  beauty  in architecture. It is one of the four early buildings in Tsinghua  University.

West Library was built in 1991. North Library was finished in early 2016 and is inconjunction with West Library.

West Library primarily features an extensive collection pertaining to science, technology and medicine. whereas North Library predominantly houses an assortment of works on humanities and social sciences. Both libraries offer not only the opportunity to borrow books, but also provide a serene environment for reading and studying on-site.Please reserve a seat at Homepage- "Space"-"Seats Reservation" or follow the link https://seat.lib.tsinghua.edu.cn/.

North Library covers an area of about 15,000 square meters with capacity ofover 600,000 books.There are plenty of seats available in the North Library. From the second to the fifth floor, you will find big and antique tables with wooden armchairs.
Outlets are under the tables. If you feel like relaxing or want to have a discussion in an open space, the leisure reading area equipped with outlets and comfortable sofas on the first floor would be a good choice.  

You can enjoy a quiet study atmosphere in the individual study rooms of the North Library.There are also 20-square-meter group study rooms for group discussion. They are equipped with television screens and projectors.The music hall located within the North Library additionally boasts two discussion rooms, ideally suited for groups to immerse themselves in musical and audio-visual experiences.If you want to use these rooms, you may need to make a reservation in advance. Please visit the following website:http://cab.lib.tsinghua.edu.cn/.