If you’re a book lover or interested to hang out somewhere nice (even with kids in tow), then you’d be pleased to know that there are lots of public libraries in Kuwait – 27 to be exact! Whether you want to find a nice book to read or need to seclude yourself from the rest of the world for a couple of hours in your own space, there’s definitely a library in Kuwait where you can do so.
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In this post, we will share some basic information about Kuwait’s public libraries. If you’ve got some free time in your hands, then consider visiting the nearest public library in your neighborhood. You may use this list for reference and guide.
Public Libraries to Visit in Kuwait
If you’ve never been to any public library in Kuwait, then you should know that they are mostly located near the coop in residential areas. Also, many of these libraries have both Arabic and English books, magazines, and periodicals and several even have children’s rooms. This makes these places perfect to bring the young ones along!
Most of the facilities are open from 8 am to 1:30 pm and from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm during the week but are closed on Fridays and Saturdays.
That said, all public libraries in Kuwait are open or any visitor regardless of age or nationality. They also have computers though some may be old or not working.
Fun fact: Arabic books are most in-demand in public libraries (as expected), but there is also a small selection of English titles. In fact, at the Khaldiya branch, there are about 23,000 Arabic books and about 3000 English books.
That said, the most requested books are those regarding Kuwait history and after that, religious books. Readers can also borrow books and take them home to keep for up to two weeks. To borrow a book, they will only have to pay KD 5 for each book as insurance, which is refunded when they return the books.
This means that library-goers will only need to pay KD 5 for each book they borrow, and no other documents will be required from them such as IDs and such – only their basic information and payment for the book insurance.
Here’s the list of the 27 public libraries you can visit in Kuwait:
Jaber Al Ali Public Library
Address: 104 Rd، Kuwait
Telephone: 2383-0610
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Al Jahra Public Library
Telephone: 2455-0827
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Balkis Al Zuhair Mosque Public Library
Telephone: +96525420812
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Al Jabriya Public Library
Telephone: 2532-3061/2/3
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House of Knowledge Public Library
Address: Hawally, Kuwait
Telephone Number: +96522641125
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Khaldiya Public Library
Address: Abdulla Al Khalaf Al Saeed St، Khaldiya، Kuwait
Telephone: 2481-3331
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Qortoba Public Library
Telephone: 2531-7168
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Al-Daiya Public Library
Telephone: 2251-5686
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Salwa Public Library
Telephone: 2566-7093
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Abdulla Zakariya Al Ansari Public Library
Address: 300 Street، Shamiya، Kuwait
Telephone: 2481-8343
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Abdullah Al-Salem Public Library
Telephone: +96522548878
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Ardiyah Public Library
Telephone: 2489-2466
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Abdullah Al-Salem Public Library
Telephone: 2254-8878
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Farwaniya Public Library
Address: 29.28048, 47.96050، Habeeb Munawer St, Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait
Telephone: 2472-0570
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Abdul Aziz Al Sanad Library Public Library
Address: شارع فهد براك الصبيح، Kaifan، Kuwait
Telephone: +96524911317
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Adaliya Public Library
Address: منزل, 28 Sultan Al Kulaib St, Kuwait
Telephone: 2251-5197
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Al Fahaheel Public Library
Address: جمعية الفحيحيل التعاونية، الفحيحيل،، Kuwait
Telephone: 2391-3810
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Firdous Public Library
Telephone: 2489-2499
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Faiha Public Library
Telephone: 2254-0898
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Qadsiya Public Library
Address: Abdul Aziz Mohamad Al Duaij St, Kuwait
Telephone: 2251-5298
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Qurain Public Library – Al-Adan
Telephone: 2542-0812
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Bayan Public Library
Address: 35 5 Ln, Kuwait
Telephone: 2539-0376
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Hadiya Public Library
Address: Al Kasai St, Hadiya, Kuwait
Telephone: 2396-7615
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Yarmouk Public Library
Address: شارع 2، Yarmouk، Kuwait
Telephone: 2531-6634/7/8
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Al Salam in South Surra
Address: 418 St, Kuwait
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National Library of Kuwait
Address: Qibla, Block 15, Al Ma’arri St, Kuwait City, Kuwait
Telephone Number: +96522929827
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Al-Andalus Public Library and Raqa’i
Address: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Rd, Andalous, Kuwait
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There you have it! Now that you know all the places you can visit in Kuwait where you can do your research, study, or just read a good book, it’ll be much more convenient to go around and do things as you like in the city.
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