Foreign Libraries in Manila
If you are interested to read and learn more about international cultures and languages without the need to go out of the country, here’s a list of foreign libraries found in Manila.
Japan Foundation, Manila’s (JFM) Library in Makati City
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The JFM Library opened on July 13, 2007 to promote better understanding of Japanese language (Nihongo) and Japanese culture. It is primarily a reference library on Japanese Language Education (JLE) and Japanese Culture and the Arts. Here, you can find a collection of printed materials such as books, comics, magazines, newspapers and listen to Nihongo CDs and J-pop songs.
Admission: Open to Public
Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday); 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Saturday)
Membership: Php 700
Address: 23/F Pacific Star Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City
For more information, visit www.jfmo.org.ph/library.
Aurelio Montinola, Jr. Library in Alliance Française de Manille in Makati City
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The Aurelio Montinola, Jr. Library has more than 8000 documents about the French language and Francophone culture including a wide range of novels, comics, DVDs, CDs and magazines, from reference documents to contemporary publications.
Address: 209 Nicanor Garcia Street, Bel-Air II, Makati City
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Monday-Thursday); 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Saturday)
Membership: Php 2,205
Admission: Open to Public
For more information, visit www.alliance.ph.
Goethe Institut Philippines Library in Makati City
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The Goethe Institut Philippines Library is where you can find a selection of media such as books, magazines, films, music, apps and games in German language and in translation.
Address: G/F Adamson Centre, 121 Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City
Opening Hours: 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
Membership: Php 800
Admission: Open to Public
For more information, www.goethe.de/ins/ph/en/index.html
Miguel Hernandez Library, Instituto Cervantes Manila in Makati City
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Miguel Hernandez Library opened in 1993 with books provided by the Instituto Cervantes main headquarters and collections from the former Cultural Center of the Embassy of Spain in Manila. It has more than 20,000 documents including an extensive collection of Spanish and Latin American literature, a large number of films and references on the most important works of Spain.
Address: Unit D G/F, Tower One & Exchange Plaza Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati City
Opening Hours: 9a.m.-6p.m. (Monday-Friday); 9a.m.-4p.m. (Saturday)
Membership: Php 840
Admission: Open to Public
For more information, visit http://manila.cervantes.es/en/default.shtm
Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) Library in Taguig City
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The KCC Library opened on July 2011 as a specialized reference library that serves as a resource hub of Korea-related information in the Philippines. It has more than 4,000 titles which include collection of printed materials (books, journals, magazines, etc) and multimedia materials (K-pop CDs and K-movies and drama DVDs). All materials are available in Korean and in English.
Address: 2/F Mancor Corporate Center, 32nd St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Opening Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Monday-Saturday)
Membership: Php 200
Admission: Open to Public
For more information, www.phil.korean-culture.org/en/welcome
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