{"id":742505,"date":"2025-01-27T10:41:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T10:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=742505"},"modified":"2025-01-27T12:30:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T12:30:22","slug":"beiruts-public-libraries-now-open-7-days-a-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/742505\/beiruts-public-libraries-now-open-7-days-a-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Beirut&#8217;s Public Libraries Now Open 7 Days a Week!"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great news for book lovers across the city! Beirut&#8217;s Municipal Public Libraries are now open <strong>every single day of the week<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about their locations and opening hours.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEmfbUyoHKF\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those unfamiliar, Beirut is home to three incredible public libraries, all managed by the inspiring non-governmental organization\u00a0<strong>ASSABIL<\/strong>. Founded in 1997, <a href=\"https:\/\/assabil.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASSABIL<\/a> has been on a mission to promote reading and learning by establishing and supporting free public libraries open to everyone. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their work has not only enriched communities but also made public spaces where people can gather, learn, and connect more accessible than ever.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-locations-amp-opening-hours\">Locations &amp; Opening Hours<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Bachoura<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/assabil.com\/libraries\/bachoura-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachoura library<\/a> was the first and the largest of the municipal public libraries in Beirut. It opened back in 2001 and offers a rich and diverse collection of materials in an open and friendly 350 sqm space. The library has a children\u2019s area, newspaper corner, and a computer station.\u00a0<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BFrasUEn586\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday to Friday<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9 AM till 6 PM<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday and Sunday<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9 AM till 5 PM<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Bachoura,<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Issaf Municipal Building,<br>3rd floor, Beirut, Lebanon<br>+961 1 667 701<\/em><\/p>    <div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Monot<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly the most known branch of the public library is the Monot branch. The <a href=\"https:\/\/assabil.com\/monot-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monot library<\/a> opened in 2008 and was the third municipal public library in Beirut. It is located in the culturally rich area of Monot. The 100 sqm space offers cozy reading and working areas for children and adults, in addition to internet access and a wide collection of materials with a special focus on the arts.\u00a0<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bco9_qlFEVh\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday to Thursday<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9 AM till 6 PM<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9 AM till 9 PM<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday (Closed on Sundays)<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9 AM until 1 PM<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Monot,\u00a0<br>St. Joseph University St., Next to Monnot Theater<br>Beirut, Lebanon<br>+961 1 203 026<\/em><\/p>    <div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Geitawi<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/assabil.com\/geitawi-library-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geitawi library<\/a> opened in 2004 and was the second municipal public library. It is located in the delightful Jesuit public garden. The 100 sqm library has a children\u2019s area and access to an enclosed garden for activities.\u00a0<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BHzUySqDbWI\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday till Sunday<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9 AM until 5 PM<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Geitawi,<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Rmeil, Jesuit Garden<br>Beirut, Lebanon<br>+961 1 560 728<\/em><\/p>    <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy reading!<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%);font-size:18px\"><strong>Are you a book lover? 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