Libraries are now increasingly popular reading places among young people. In Malang, there are a number of public libraries managed by the City Government and book communities.
9 Libraries in Greater Malang: Locations and Opening Hours
Not only indoors, but several libraries in Malang also provide fun outdoor reading rooms. Check out the following article for 9 libraries in Greater Malang with free tickets.
9 Libraries in Greater Malang
Libraries in Greater Malang are not only established by the City Government, but also book communities that are active in the literary field. Here are 9 libraries in Greater Malang.
1. Malang City Public Library
Location and Opening Hours of Malang City Public Library (Maria Google Maps)
Malang City Public Library is located at Jalan Besar Ijen No. 30A, Oro-oro Dowo, Klojen, Malang. It is open every Monday-Thursday from 08.30-15.30 WIB, Friday from 08.00-14.30 WIB, and Saturday from 09.00-13.00 WIB. There is a reading room, WiFi, and a diverse collection of books here.
2. Taman Bacaan Masyarakat Trunojoyo
Location and Opening Hours of Taman Bacaan Masyarakat Trunojoyo (Tri Google Maps)
Taman Baca Masyarakat Trunojoyo is located in Trunojoyo Park, Klojen, Malang. Its opening hours are from 09.00-14.00 WIB every Monday-Friday. The book collection is quite diverse, some of which are books in Dutch and French.
3. Perpustakaan Bank Indonesia
Location and Opening Hours of Perpustakaan Bank Indonesia
Bank Indonesia Library in Malang is located in Kauman, Klojen, Malang. They are open every Monday-Friday from 08.00-15.00 WIB. The reading room is spacious and clean, with a collection of books that are always updated.
4. Book By Ibuk
Location and Opening Hours of Book By Ibuk
Book By Ibuk not only provides a free reading room, but also sells its products through an online marketplace. Located at Jalan Jaya Srani No. 8h/02, Ngadipuro Lor, Pakis, Malang, this library is open Monday-Friday from 12.00-16.00 WIB and Sunday from 08.00-20.00 WIB. The book collections available at Book By Ibuk include children's books, fiction, and non-fiction.
5. Duduk Baca Malang
Location and Opening Hours of Duduk Baca Malang
Duduk Baca is a free library founded and managed by a book community in Malang. Here, there are more than 200 books that can be borrowed and read for free. The location of Duduk Baca Malang can be found in Alun-Alun Kota Malang every Sunday, and the schedule is posted on Instagram @dudukbaca.
6. Sabtu Membaca
Location and Opening Hours of Sabtu Membaca Malang
Sabtu Membaca is also one of the libraries and book communities in Malang that has been established since 2017. Usually, they are open in Taman Slamet every Saturday from 09.00-14.00 WIB. The collection is mostly Indonesian history books.
7. Perpustakaan Anak Bangsa
Location and Opening Hours of Perpustakaan Anak Bangsa (Nona Google Maps)
Perpustakaan Anak Bangsa is located on Jalan Ahmad Yani, Jabung, Malang, open 24 hours every day. Equipped with hundreds of books, this library was founded by National Library figure Eko Cahyono. Until now, Perpustakaan Anak Bangsa is still popular among readers and students.
8. Rumah Baca Cerdas Institute
Location and Opening Hours of Rumah Baca Cerdas Institute (Subhan Google Maps)
Rumah Baca Cerdas provides library, coworking space, and coffee shop in one area. In addition, they also often hold RBC Sowan, which is a visit to schools in Malang City. You can visit Rumah Baca Cerdas at Jalan Puncak Borobudur Kav 12-13, Lowokwaru, Malang, every Monday-Saturday at 10.00-21.00 WIB.
9. Malang Regency Public Library
Location and Opening Hours of Malang Regency Public Library (Ari Google Maps)
The last recommendation is Malang Regency Public Library. Located on Jalan Panglima Sudirman No. 19, Kepanjen, Malang, the place is open every Monday-Thursday at 08.00-16.00 WIB and Friday at 07.30-15.00 WIB. In addition to its diverse book collection, there are computer facilities and free WiFi on the 2nd floor.
Those are some free libraries in Malang, from indoor to outdoor. Share this article with your reader friends!
