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Our Library is the storehouse for readers, learners, and lovers of books and knowledge. It is one of the largest public libraries in the region. A haven for our passionate readers and learners, offering all-kinds of books for you to dive into.
A dynamic place of learning and activity. Our library is designed to foster individual and collaborative learning while nurturing a love of reading, discovery and the pursuit of knowledge.
The Children’s and Young Adult Library, multimedia section and main presentation area are located on the library’s second floor. The Children’s Library has been designed for our youngest readers and created to make their introduction to reading memorable. The library’s multimedia section comprises a vast collection of audio books, DVDs, and CDs, including language courses, self-development books, travel guides etc
Ithra Library’s main entrance is located on the third floor and includes a welcoming reception area, displays for library collections and a café that offers a pleasant area to relax and socialize with other library patrons and visitors.
The extensive adult fiction collection is on the third floor.
The Library’s vast non-fiction collection sits on the fourth floor. It comprises over 75,000 books on a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, religion, science, technology, home management and the arts.
Access Idea Lab from the library via this floor.
We have one of the largest public libraries in the region, with a collection of over 270,000 titles in Arabic and English intuitively arranged across four floors and covering an extraordinary range of themes, topics and genres. We have something for everyone, whatever your age and interests.
Ithra Library has a wide array of electronic materials in Arabic and English, including audio books and e-books, with more resources to come. The library’s collection is 60% Arabic and 40% English and is available to be enjoyed in the library or at home.
In addition to the best workspaces in the Eastern Province, the library also hosts book signings and special talks by prominent local and international guests, story times for children, literary competitions and oral history sessions.
Ithra Library is the cradle of the iRead national reading competition, a flagship Ithra program that has attracted more than 70,000 participants from all educational levels since 2014.
