Simple Library Management System with Python using Classes

Level 2: Intermediate

Sep 25, 2024

Project Level 2: Intermediate

This project is designed for intermediate learners who know Python fundamentals and are practicing building complete programs.

Project Description

Create a console-based library management system where users can:

Add books
Borrow books
Return books
View available books
Exit the system

How the Project Works

The screenshot below shows how the program works. The user adds a book (title), views the books, borrows a book, and views again the available books. When a book is borrowed, it is not in the list of available books anymore.

Please use OOP/classes to build the program. Below is a structure to get you started and in the “Show Code” button you will find the complete solution.

class Book:
    def __init__(self, title):
        self.title = title
        self.is_available = True

    def mark_as_borrowed(self):
        if self.is_available:
            ...
        else:
            print(f"Sorry, '{self.title}' is currently not available")

    def mark_as_returned(self):
        self.is_available = True
        ...


class Library:
    def __init__(self):
        self.books = []

    def add_book(self):
        title = input("Enter the title of the book: ")
        ...

    def borrow_book(self):
        ...

    def return_book(self):
        ...

    def view_books(self):
        ...

    def run(self):
        while True:
            print("\n1. Add Book\n2. Borrow Book\n3. Return Book\n4. View Available Books\n5. Exit")
            choice = input("Enter choice: ")

            if choice == '1':
                self.add_book()
            elif choice == '2':
                ...

if __name__ == "__main__":
    library = Library()
    library.run()

You can save the data (i.e., accounts, deposits, etc) in variables instead of external files/databases to keep the solution simple.

Prerequisites

Required Libraries: No libraries are required.
Required Files: No files are required.
IDE: You can use any IDE on your computer to code the project.

Danger Zone

Once you code the project, compare it with our solution below:

Show Code