Seven Public Libraries in Jakarta :
More Than Reading Spaces
List of Libraries
Perpustakaan Jakarta & PDS HB Jassin
Located inside Taman Ismail Marzuki in Cikini, Perpustakaan Jakarta is a spacious public library made for reading, studying, and working. It offers comfortable seating areas, book collections for different ages, Wi-Fi, charging spots, and literary spaces connected to PDS HB Jassin. With its flexible opening hours from 09.00 AM to 10.00 PM every day, this library is suitable for students, workers, families, and book lovers.
Goethe-Institut Jakarta Library
Located on Jl. Sam Ratulangi in Menteng, Goethe-Institut Jakarta Library is a cultural library for anyone interested in German language, literature, films, and creative media. It offers books, digital collections through Onleihe, BibToGo, Library of Things, and other cultural resources. This library is suitable for students, German learners, culture lovers, or visitors who want to explore German culture. The physical library is currently closed for renovation, but a pickup service is available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM.
Médiathèque IFI
Located on Jl. M.H. Thamrin in Central Jakarta, Médiathèque IFI Thamrin is a French cultural library where visitors can explore French culture in one space. The library offers books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, board games, digital collections through Culturethèque, and facilities such as laptops, iPads, VR, game consoles, plus karaoke and cinema rooms. It is suitable for students, French learners, culture lovers, or anyone who wants to study, browse collections, discover French media, play games, or join cultural activities at IFI. The library is open from Monday to Friday, 09.00 AM to 7.00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday, 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM.
The Japan Foundation Library / Koryu Space
Located at Summitmas II on Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, South Jakarta, The Japan Foundation Library / Koryu Space is a cozy cultural library for visitors who want to read, study, work, and explore Japanese culture. The library offers books about Japan in Japanese, English, and Indonesian, along with magazines, audio-visual materials, manga, cultural displays, and a Japanese-style co-working area. It is suitable for students, Japanese learners, culture lovers, manga readers, or anyone who wants to study, use a laptop, or spend time in a cultural space. Koryu Space is open from Monday to Friday, 09.30 AM to 4.30 PM, with a break/clear area from 12.30 PM to 1.30 PM
Erasmus Huis Library
Located inside the Dutch Embassy complex on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said in Kuningan, South Jakarta, Erasmus Huis Library offers a comfortable reading space, book collections, magazines, newspapers, and access to the wider Erasmus Huis cultural area, including exhibitions and events. It is suitable for students, language learners, culture lovers, or anyone who wants to read, browse books, or visit an exhibition. Open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 AM t.o 4.00 PM
Korean Cultural Center Indonesia Library
Located on the 17th floor of Equity Tower in SCBD, South Jakarta, Korean Cultural Center Indonesia Library is a cultural library for visitors who want to explore Korean culture and media in a compact space. The library offers various collections, Korean reading materials, DVDs of Korean films and dramas, music albums, and access to KCCI’s cultural facilities such as classrooms, an audio-visual room, and a multipurpose hall. It is suitable for Korean learners, students, K-pop and K-drama fans, or anyone who wants to read, discover Korean media, or join cultural activities. KCCI is open from Monday to Friday, 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM, and closed on weekends and public holidays.
@america
Located on the 3rd floor of Pacific Place Mall in SCBD, South Jakarta, @america is an American cultural center where visitors can learn, join events, explore ideas, and experience a different kind of public space in Jakarta. Inside, visitors can also find a small library corner supported by Bookhive, where they can discover books . It is suitable for students, English learners, professionals, culture lovers, or anyone who wants to learn about American culture, attend free events, or read for a while, . @america is generally open every day from 1.00 PM to 9.00 PM.
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The Shelves is a pages where you can explore different libraries and spaces, each offering a unique way to experience reading and learning. It highlights not only what these places provide, but also how they are designed and used, helping you understand what makes each space worth visiting.
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