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Kuala Lumpur Library

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Kuala Lumpur Library
Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur
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Kuala Lumpur Library in 2019
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LocationKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Typelibrary
Collection
Other information
WebsiteOfficial website

The Kuala Lumpur Library (Malay: Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur) is the main library of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has 15 branches around Kuala Lumpur:

  • Pustaka KL @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail
  • Pustaka KL @ Medan Idaman
  • Pustaka KL @ Lembah Pantai
  • Pustaka KL @ Muhibbah
  • Pustaka KL @ Bandar Baru Sentul
  • Pustaka KL @ Pudu Sentral (Currently Closed)
  • Pustaka KL @ Setiawangsa
  • Pustaka KL @ Bandar Tun Razak
  • Pustaka KL @ Desa Tun Razak
  • Pustaka KL @ Gombak Setia
  • Pustaka KL @ Sri Sabah
  • Pustaka KL @ Sri Pantai
  • Pustaka KL @ Jelatek
  • Pustaka KL @ IDB (For DBKL Staff only)
  • Pustaka KL @ Keramat

History

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The museum building was constructed in 1898 to a design by A.C. Norman and J. Riddell; It was initially a government printing office for the British administration in Malaya. The building was reopened in 2019 after it was refurbished.[1]

Collections

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The library consists of various books ranging from monograph, business, economy, music, art, magazines, newspapers, references, etc.[2]

Facilities

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Park in front of Kuala Lumpur Library

The library is also equipped with auditorium, multipurpose hall and meeting rooms.[3]

Transportation

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The library is accessible within walking distance south west of Masjid Jamek LRT Station.

See also

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References

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