The Fukuoka City Public Library
The Fukuoka City Public Library is a multifunctional, central facility for the promotion of lifelong learning that meets the needs of the modern era. This new-type, comprehensive library is comprised of three divisions (the Library, City Archive, and Film Archive) and can stock a whopping two million titles, making it one of the largest libraries in Japan! It is also the only library in the country to have annexed facilities like a movie hall (Cine-la) and Mini Archive Theater! Events are held every month, so check out the online bulletin board for details.
*About the Library: Area – 24,120 square meters (259,600 square feet); 1.089 million titles (as of 2005)
*Accessibility: Priority parking for persons with disabilities; wheelchair-accessible bathrooms; wheelchair rental; elevator; textured paving blocks for the visually impaired; guide dogs permitted
| Address | 814-0001 3-7-1 Momochi-hama, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka |
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| Contact |
Tel:092-852-0600 Fax:092-852-0609 Fukuoka City Board of Education |
| Fees | Free (Cine-la movie hall is charged: Adults – 500 Yen, High School and University Students – 400 Yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students – 300 Yen; 2,000 Yen for special screenings) |
| Weekends and Holidays |
Mondays (Tuesday in the event of a national holiday); the last day of each month; New Year’s Holiday (December 28 – January 4); Special Maintenance Periods (Undetermined) |
| Parking | Available; 147 vehicles |
| Access | By subway – A 15 minute walk from Nishijin or Fujisaki Stations on Fukuoka City Subway’s Kuko Line By bus – A 3 minute walk from Nishitetsu “Fukuoka Tower Minami Guchi” or “Hakubutsukan Minami Guchi” Bus stops |
| Times Available | 10am – 7pm (6pm: Sundays and holidays) |
| Area | Fukuoka Area |
| Genre | Museums and Resource Centers (History and Culture) |
| Link |
The information on this page, including hours of operation and prices, is subject to change. For the latest information and details, please check the store or the organizer's website, or contact them directly.