Fukuoka Prefectural Library, Prefectural library in Higashi-ku, Japan.
Description
The Fukuoka Prefectural Library is a modern facility in Higashi-ku housing books, periodicals, digital materials, and films for public use. The building provides reading spaces, internet access, and workstations for visitors of all kinds.
History
The facility was founded in 1918 and moved several times before settling in the Hakozaki area of Higashi Ward. These relocations reflect how the library grew and adapted over the decades.
Culture
The facility maintains collections about Fukuoka Prefecture's heritage and provides educational programs that connect residents with local and national literature resources.
Practical
Visitors can obtain a free library card and borrow up to 10 items for two weeks at a time. Internet access and the reference desk are available from Tuesday through Sunday.
Did you know?
The collection includes specialized materials about Fukuoka Prefecture's regional character and heritage. The library also maintains an extensive film collection that complements its traditional materials.
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Myōten Ji
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Zendōji
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Medical Museum of Kyushu University
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Mongolian Invasion Historical Museum
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Fukuoka City Higashi Ward Office
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