Sarawak State Library

The Sarawak State Library (Malay: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak) is the state library of Sarawak, located in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Sarawak State Library
Pustaka Negeri Sarawak
TypeLibrary
Established2000
LocationKuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Coordinates1°35′00.5″N 110°20′59.5″E
Other information
DirectorRashidah binti Haji Bolhassan[1]
Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr) Haji Hamid Bugo (Chairperson)[2]
WebsiteOfficial website
Map

History

The library was opened in 2000.[3]

Architecture

The library includes a lake, public performance and exhibition area, playground, picnic area, pedestrians, bicycle lane etc.[4][5]

Events

The library regularly holds various events and exhibitions, such as Bookaroo Children's Literature Festival, Knowledge 2015, Knowledge Camp, Makersmeet, Reading Seed, PANdei: Knowledge, The Key to A Better Tomorrow etc.[3]

Opening time

The library is opened from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m on weekends. Closed on public holidays.

See also

References
  1. "CEO's Message". Sarawak State Library. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  2. "Board Of Management". Sarawak State Library. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  3. Lai, Ava (31 December 2014). "Sarawak State Library has added many state-of-the-art facilities". The Star Online. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  4. "Pustaka's Profile". Sarawak State Library. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  5. "Introduction to Pustaka Negeri Sarawak". Library Net. Retrieved 30 October 2016.


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