Ithra’s Library is a haven for readers, learners and lovers of books and knowledge. It is one of the largest public libraries in the region, offering over 350,000 books to discover and inspire you. 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.

350 K+

physical books

55 K+

electronic books & audiobooks

7 K+

digital newspapers & magazines

Library Programs

1, 2, 3, Let's rhyme! 1, 2, 3, Let's rhyme!

1, 2, 3, Let's rhyme!

14th December 2024

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

0- 3

Arabic, English

Library, Level 2 - Exhibit Area

Children's Book Club (Arabic | Age 7 - 9 ) Children's Book Club (Arabic | Age 7 - 9 )

Children's Book Club (Arabic | Age 7 - 9 )

4th December 2024

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 1 hr

7 - 9

Arabic

Library

Youth Book Club Youth Book Club

Youth Book Club

18th December 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

13-16

Arabic

Library - Level 2

A Story of a Maze A Story of a Maze

A Story of a Maze

7th December 2024

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM · 45 mins

Families

Arabic

Library, level 2

Children Story Time Children Story Time

Children Story Time

9th December 2024

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

3-5

Arabic, English

Library, Level 2

Chess Hub Chess Hub

Chess Hub

10th December 2024

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

All Ages

Arabic, English

Library, Level 2

Stories from Ithra's Library Stories from Ithra's Library

Stories from Ithra's Library

13th December 2024

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Families

Arabic, English

Library - Level 2

According to the Proverb According to the Proverb

According to the Proverb

29th November 2024

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Families

Arabic

Library, Level 2

Once Upon a Postcard Once Upon a Postcard

Once Upon a Postcard

5th April 2025

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Families

Arabic, English

Library, Level 2

Guess the Title Guess the Title

Guess the Title

28th November 2024

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Families

Arabic, English

Library - Level 2

Storyteller of the Day Storyteller of the Day

Storyteller of the Day

11th December 2024

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM · 30 mins

7+

Arabic, English

Library - Level 2 - Exhibit Area

Panel discussion: The Art of the Novelist and the Reader's Awareness Panel discussion: The Art of the Novelist and the Reader's Awareness

Panel discussion: The Art of the Novelist and the Reader's Awareness

28th November 2024

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · 1 hr 30 mins

+16

Arabic

Library, Level 3

Guess the Character Guess the Character

Guess the Character

12th December 2024

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM · 30 mins

Families

Arabic, English

Library - Level 2

What is Whispered in Speech What is Whispered in Speech

What is Whispered in Speech

13th December 2024

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM · 30 mins

Families

Arabic

Library, Level 2

What is the Date Today? (Arabic) What is the Date Today? (Arabic)

What is the Date Today? (Arabic)

7th December 2024

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM · 1 hr 30 mins

3-5

Arabic

Library, Level 2 - Exhibit Area

What is the Date Today? (English) What is the Date Today? (English)

What is the Date Today? (English)

21st December 2024

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM · 1 hr 30 mins

3-5

English

Library, Level 2 - Exhibit Area

iRead Marathon iRead Marathon

iRead Marathon

15th January 2025

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

All Ages

Arabic, English

Library

Library Services

Study/Meeting Rooms

The library has study/meeting rooms available for members to book. These rooms are available on level 2 and have AV equipment including projectors and a sound system. The rooms can accommodate between 6 to 21 people. To book one of these rooms and see the policies, don't hesitate to get in touch with the library through library@ithra.com.

Study/Meeting Rooms

Computers and Printing

There are PCs available for visitors to use on level 3, 4 and 5. The PCs have internet access and Microsoft Office applications. If users want to print, they can ask a member of staff to print their file. The first 10 pages of printing and photocopying are free! We also provide iPads for loan to members. These can be used in the library and are available on level 2.

Computers and Printing

Newspapers and Magazines

We have newspapers and magazines in Arabic and English from around the world available for visitors to browse through in the library. We also have free access to more than 7000 digital magazines and newspapers available directly from your mobile device.

Newspapers and Magazines

Cultural and Literary Clubs

Ithra’s Library is pleased to provide a welcoming space to host cultural and literary clubs. The Library is constantly seeking impactful strategies for helping to develop cultural awareness in Saudi society — and this ongoing open offer is very much part of that effort.

For more information about establishing clubs or hosting ongoing, periodic meetings at the Ithra Library, please contact:library@ithra.com
 

Cultural and Literary Clubs

Collection Borrowing and Use Rules

Collection Use Privileges

Member Type

Privilege

Adult 18 years and above

All Library collection

Young Adult 13-17 years

Young Adult and Juvenile Collection (Level 2)

Child 12 years old and younger

Juvenile collection (Level 2)

External Borrowing:

  1. Items can be borrowed for up to 2 weeks.
  2. A maximum of 5 items can be loaned at the same time.
  3. Items can be renewed once from the website, over the phone 8001221224, or by visiting the library.
  4. Overdue items will incur fines of 2 SAR per day per item.
  5. If the item is damaged or not returned within 60 days, it will be assumed lost and the patron will be liable to pay the replacement cost and the accrued fines plus 30 SAR processing fees.
  6. The membership owner has to be present to use the borrowing privileges.
  7. For family members, all email notifications will be sent to the primary membership holder.
  8. Fines have to be paid at the Ticket station at the Plaza or by accessing library account

Internal Borrowing:

  1. Devices (e.g. laptops and iPads) can be borrowed by Adults and Young Adults for onsite use only.
  2. Devices can be borrowed for 2 hours.
  3. User is considered liable for the period the device is borrowed.
  4. User cannot borrow more than one device at a time.
  5. Devices can be borrowed from the library's customer service.
  6. Membership owner has to be present to use the borrowing privileges.

Other Attractions

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