Public library at Muscat

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arharsh46 Active member

Member since 12 November 2014

arharsh46Active member18 November 2015 07:08:25

Does muscat have a public library? if yes, how rich it is in terms of literature material ? where? how to get a membership?

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GuestPoster411Guest18 November 2015 12:35:32

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Hi arharsh46

As far as my knowledge goes, there is one public library in Mina Al Fahal, somewhere near the PDO complex.

Though officially called the 'Public Knowledge Library', it is more commonly referred to as the PDO library.

I have been there and it is a pretty decent.

No membership is required. Visitors can walk in.

Apart from the above one, I do not know of any other public libraries. Even if there are, they must be stocked with only Arabic books and other publications, all in Arabic.

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GuestPoster411Guest20 November 2015 17:12:28

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Hi arharsh46,

Adding to what I have mentioned above, today, by chance, I noticed a new building with a pretty prominent bi-lingual signage which said 'Children's Public LIbrary'.

This new building is in the approach road on the way to the Qurum Amphitheatre, a little after after 'BeachOne'.

IndianWanderlust Contributor

Member since 28 June 2015

IndianWanderlustContributor20 November 2015 17:53:05

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I also see a Public Library (at least thats what the board says ) in the Chamber of commerce Building opposite Muscat Securities Market.

Though I am not sure what kind of books they have .

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