Kuala Lumpur Library Explained

Kuala Lumpur Library
Native Name:	Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur
Type:	library
Location:	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Coordinates:	3.1476°N 101.6927°W
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The Kuala Lumpur Library (ms|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

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 then refurbished in 1989.

Collections

The library consists of various books ranging from monograph, business, economy, music, art, magazines, newspapers, references, etc.^[1]

Facilities

The library is also equipped with auditorium, multipurpose hall and meeting rooms.^[2]

Transportation

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

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur
• National Library of Malaysia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Koleksi Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur. Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur. 28 October 2016.
2. Web site: Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur. Portal u-Pustaka. 28 October 2016.