Toyama Prefectural Library, Prefectural library in Toyama, Japan
The Toyama Prefectural Library is a multi-floor facility offering separate sections for study materials, reference resources, and research collections. It serves readers with organized spaces designed for different types of research and information needs.
The library was established in 1940 and grew to become an important educational resource for the region. It adapted to changing times while maintaining its role as a central information source for the community.
The library hosts an American Corner with English books for children and materials about the United States, donated by the Nagoya American Center and the US Consulate.
Visitors can borrow up to ten books for two weeks by obtaining a library card through registration. The facility is straightforward to use with clearly marked sections for different research needs.
The library holds tourism guides from 108 different countries, contributed directly by embassies in Japan. This unusual collection provides detailed travel information about destinations around the world.
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