Ibaraki Prefectural Library

The Ibaraki Prefectural Library is a research and reading collection in Mito spread across multiple floors with different sections for various needs. Its holdings focus on regional literature, digital resources, and materials that researchers and readers can access.

The library was founded in 1903 and grew over the decades into a central information center for Ibaraki Prefecture. Multiple renovations and technological improvements have modernized the building and strengthened its role as an important cultural institution.

The library hosts author talks and exhibitions where local writers share their work and regional literature takes center stage. Visitors can discover the stories and ideas that matter to people living in Ibaraki.

The facility offers digital catalogs and an online reservation system so visitors can search and book resources conveniently from home. With a user account, readers can manage their borrowing and receive notifications about new materials.

The library preserves rare books and documents specifically tied to the history and culture of Ibaraki Region found nowhere else. These special holdings make it an important place for anyone wanting to research the local past.

Location: Mito

Official opening: February 1903

Address: 茨城県水戸市三の丸1丁目5-38

Website: https://lib.pref.ibaraki.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.37528,140.47528

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:09