Bermuda National Library

The Bermuda National Library is a collection of around 100,000 items at Par-la-ville Park, including books, newspapers, magazines, DVDs, and digital content. The facility offers access to various archives and lets visitors explore local history and international works in one place.

A governor founded the library in 1839, initially housed in the government building before it moved to its current location. The move to the park marked an important shift to make knowledge more accessible to more people.

The library preserves publications created locally and documents the island's written culture across generations. Visitors can browse historical newspaper editions and see how public discussion on the island has evolved over time.

The building sits in a public park and welcomes visitors to use its collections and get guidance from staff. It helps to check opening times ahead and ask about specific materials beforehand to ensure what you need is available.

The institution manages ISBN registration for the entire island, making it the central point for all published works there. This role means a complete record of all local publications is created here, making the collection particularly valuable.

Location: Hamilton

Part of: Ministry of Education of Bermuda

Website: http://bnl.bm

GPS coordinates: 32.29290,-64.78650

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26