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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 326,000 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.
326 K+
physical books
43 K+
electronic books & audiobooks
7 K+
digital newspapers & magazines
Discover inspiration among our collection of more than 369,000+ print and digital materials, in both Arabic and English. Search by author, title, or keyword.
Ithra’s E-Library collection includes of over 43,000 eBooks and audiobooks, and over 7,000 digital newspapers and magazines in Arabic and English.
Libby is a free app available on iOS and Android giving access to our collection of e-books and audiobooks, and PressReader is the app to access our digital newspaper and magazine collection.
Manage your library account here. Renew book loans, check when books are due, and keep your details up-to-date.
Library Services
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.
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.
