Kuwana City Central Library, Public library in Kuwana, Japan.
Kuwana City Central Library is a public library spanning multiple floors with reading areas spread throughout and a dedicated children's section. The building features indoor reading spaces alongside outdoor reading areas on the upper levels.
The library was founded in 1947 and moved to its current location in 2004 as part of a Private Finance Initiative project. This relocation represented a major upgrade to the facility's capacity and services.
The library maintains a dedicated local history section where documents and materials about Kuwana and its past are collected and made digital. Visitors can explore items that tell the story of the city and its people.
The library is located a short walk from JR Kuwana Station and is easy to reach on foot. The building is fully accessible for wheelchair users and accommodates visitors with various mobility needs.
The collection holds more than 560,000 items that circulate over 1.3 million times each year, making it one of the largest libraries in Mie Prefecture. This high circulation rate reflects how central it is to the community.
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