10 Stunning Libraries In Malaysia That Will Make Every Book Lover Happy
Edited by Syd at 5-5-2019 02:22 PM10 Stunning Libraries In Malaysia That Will Make Every Book Lover HappyBy Alyssa J. Oon — 30 Apr 2019, 04:38 PM
A whole new world awaits, which makes for the perfect cheap date.
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1. L45 Kurau Community Library @ Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Blending in with the rest of the neighbourhood, the L45 Kurau Community Library shares its space with a student housing building.
According to Malay Mail, the building - which was a house in its previous life - was bought and its construction paid for by a mysterious, unnamed man.
Besides browsing L45's collection of 35,000 books and counting, many of its patrons also love its calm and clean atmosphere.
Address:
45, Lorong Kurau,
Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours:
2.30PM - 6.30PM (Wednesday to Sunday)
2. Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas Library (SMNA) @ Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur
Image via Instagram @afiqah.zlkflSMNA Library was established in 1987 by the luminary scholar of its namesake and belongs to the International Institute of Islamic Civilisation & Malay World (ISTAC).
The academic library holds a collection of books in Islamic and western languages. It also keeps rare manuscripts and 12 private collections, among others.
However, it may not be opened to the general public.
Address:
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM),
24, Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin,
Taman Duta, 50480 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
Operating hours:
9AM - 5PM (Monday to Friday)
3. Sarawak State Library @ Kuching, Sarawak
The Sarawak State Library is the biggest in the state, and is known by locals as the perfect place for relaxation of the mind and body.
Situated next to a gorgeous manmade lake, it's the perfect setup for hours of cosy reads - though locals love sitting in its cafe and taking a jog around the lake as well!
Address:
Q102, Petra Jaya,
93050 Kuching, Sarawak,
Malaysia.
Operating hours:
10AM - 7PM (Weekdays)
9AM - 6PM (Weekends)
Closed on public holidays.
4. Raja Tun Uda Library @ Shah Alam, Selangor
Only a few years old, the Raja Tun Uda Library is a great place to hangout for the whole family as it has separate sections for children and adults.
A definite highlight of the library is the children's section, which is modelled after a park and features a large 'Reading Tree' in its midst. The area is also split into multiple zones, including one for creativity and another for interactive activities.
Address:
Jalan Kelab Golf 13/6,
Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Operating hours:
10AM - 7PM (Monday)
9.30AM - 7PM (Tuesday to Friday)
9.30AM - 9PM (Weekends)
Closed on public and state holidays.
5. Little Giraffe Book Club @ Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Little Giraffe Book Club is a small, private library that is family- and personal development-oriented.
On its Facebook page, the library says it was founded "in order to implant the healthy habit of reading" and "to encourage parents and children to spend time together reading".
Along with its stock of Chinese, English, and Bahasa Malaysia books, there are storytelling sessions once a month by qualified and experienced storytellers.
Address:
114, Jalan 15,
Batu 11 Cheras,
43200 Batu 9 Cheras,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Operating hours:
12PM - 10PM (Wednesday to Saturday)
12PM - 7PM (Sunday)
Closed on Monday and Tuesday.
6. Rumah Attap Library and Collective @ Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur
Founded in 2017, Rumah Attap Library and Collective makes its home in a row of restored 1950s interconnected shophouses.
Besides being just a library, it is also a space for discussion, publication, workshops, and forums.
Address:
84c, Jalan Rotan,
Off Jalan Kampung Attap,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Operating hours:
11AM - 7PM (Weekends)
7. Penang Digital Library @ George Town, Penang
You won't be able to find any bookshelves at the Penang Digital Library because everything is in the cloud.
Built more as a community space, the 24-hour library has two buildings: the 4,000 sq ft 'Mansion Library' and the 10,000 sq ft 'New Annexe'.
Close by, you'll find the 'Cabin In The Park' cafe and a recreational study area called 'Wisdom Street'.
Address:
135, Jalan Masjid Negeri,
Taman Guan Joo Seng,
11600 George Town,
Penang, Malaysia.
Operating hours:
Open 24 hours.
8. Petronas University of Technology Information Resource Centre @ Seri Iskandar, Perak
The Universiti Teknologi Petronas Information Resource Centre (UTP IRC) is mainly a support centre for academic activities of the university, so it may not be opened to the general public.
It houses approximately 210,000 volumes of items, with collections comprising printed and non-printed materials, including electronic resources.
Its signature tall shelves that greet all who enter are a prime feature in many graduation photos.
Address:
Universiti Teknologi Petronas,
32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar,
Perak, Malaysia.
Operating hours:
8.30AM - 10PM (Monday to Friday)
9.30AM - 1PM (Saturday)
Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
9. Anggerik Mokara MBSA Library @ Shah Alam, Selangor
The Anggerik Mokara MBSA Library is fully managed by the Shah Alam City Council and opened its doors to the public recently.
With over 1,000 books, it caters mainly to young readers - which is why its design is colourful and inviting.
Address:
Jalan Utarid U5/9,
Taman Mutiara Subang,
Shah Alam.
Operating hours:
9AM - 1PM, 2PM - 5PM (Tuesday to Thursday)
9AM - 12.15PM, 2.45PM - 5PM (Friday)
10AM - 4PM (Alternate Saturdays)
Closed on Mondays, first and third Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
10. Sabah State Library @ Tanjung Aru, Sabah
With six floors spanning over 62,000 sq ft, every member of the family will find something to suit their taste.
A must-see is the marine-themed children's section, which has climbing ropes, custom-built shelves, and even swings to keep the children busy and active.
Address:
Tanjung Aru Plaza,
1, Jalan Mat Salleh, Tanjung Aru,
88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Operating hours:
9AM - 9PM daily, including public holidays.
L45 Kurau Community Library @ Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
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Little Giraffe Book Club @ Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
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https://images.says.com/uploads/story_source/source_image/695454/6d0d.jpg Wahhhhh menariks. Rugi pulak masa belajar kat Seri Iskandar tak sempat g UTP's library:( bondeh replied at 5-5-2019 03:28 PM
Wahhhhh menariks. Rugi pulak masa belajar kat Seri Iskandar tak sempat g UTP's library
I sempat bergolek-golek kat library kat Shah Alam.
Selalu nya time final exam lah.
The best public libraries in the city for the bookishly curious, and kids.
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The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) Library
Mid Valley City
The library strips away the seemingly frivolous (no kawaii café, unfortunately), celebrating books as passionately as the way the Japanese embraces their Zen lifestyle. And Zen is what you get here – a hushed tatami area that exhibits the casualness of a living room, comfy couches and reading spaces decked out in earthy tones. Fuel your interest in the Japanese culture with fiction, literature and magazines, but you can also do it the fun way through their enviable selection of mangas. The JFKL also hosts cultural activities every month so keep an eye out.
Membership fee RM10 annually.
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KL Library (TTDI branch)
TTDI
There’s something about browsing the towering shelves at this library that we love – the serendipity of chancing upon an interesting book we thought we wouldn’t like and picking up morsels of obscure knowledge along the way. The voracious reader will relish this treasure trove replete with encyclopaedias, dictionaries, fiction and even self-help books. There are long tables and cosy sofas to prolong your stay but we prefer the cosy nooks where you can hole up with a good read.
Membership RM16 first year, RM10 every subsequent year.
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Perpustakaan Raja Tun Uda
Shah Alam
Sleek, modern and steely – this is one of the quietest libraries we’ve been with the loudest architectural design. Situated next to the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Golf Club, this bibliotheca is pretty, yes, but wait until you venture inside where one can engage with literature, economics and culture in the luxury of private reading rooms, three gyms, a 3D and 6D theatre room and more. Don’t bother with study groups – with fast WiFi service and a cosy café overlooking a picturesque lake, you probably won’t get much reading done anyway.
Free membership.
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National Library of Malaysia
KL City Centre
Our national library is one to bookmark. Even if you’re not here for the exhaustive choices of reading material, the suitably demure architecture, inspired by the intricate traditional Malay headgear tengkolok, often elicits admiration. Gaze up at the celestial ceilings and you’ll find books – ranging from literary works by Malaysia’s poets, such as A Samad Said and Pak Sako, to Harvard academic journals – crowding the shelves. What the library lacks in modern facility (no Unifi-equipped computer room here) it makes up for in the valuable collection of history books such as the Unesco-acknowledged ‘Hikayat Hang Tuah’.
Free membership.
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Playcentre Library
Petaling Jaya
Set in a humble bungalow house, this well-maintained library is manned by a group of volunteers and expatriates in KL. Playcentre currently stocks more than 26,000 titles – both fiction and non-fiction – in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Their playgroups, targeted at toddlers and pre-schoolers below the age of four, every Thursday will inspire little ones to learn through sensory play, craft work and storytelling.
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PJ Community Library
Petaling Jaya
It’s not the most good-looking library in the city but the children’s section on the ground floor features a variety of educational magazines (remember Kuntum?) and local fairy tale books.
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KL’s Children Library
KL City Centre
Apart from a hefty selection of children’s books, this extension of the Kuala Lumpur library offers storytelling sessions, computer classes, school holiday programmes and puppet shows to help your kids develop a penchant for languages.
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kl children library tuu...
eeee geram jer. nak buat satu sudut mcm tu kat umah lah
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