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Visiting a library may be a boring activity for some people. A quiet, gloomy, and dusty room may be the image of it. But nope, there are lots of modern libraries in Jakarta which have complete facilities. These are some comfortable and fun libraries in Jakarta for you who want to calm your mind with books.
1. Freedom Institute Library
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Saying this library as an artwork does not sound overrated. The building is brought with minimalist design with many aesthetic sides. The chandelier and comfy sofa will make you feel comfortable reading books here.
Address: Wisma Bakrie, Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said No.11, RT.5/RW.2, Kuningan, Karet Kuningan, Menteng, South Jakarta City, Jakarta 12920
Operational Hour: Senin-Jumat 09.00 – 16.00
TEL: 0858-1456-9889
2. Reading Room (Permanently Closed)
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This library has a fusion concept of restaurant and library. Here, you can also buy books you want with various price ranges.
Address: Jalan Kemang Timur No 57A, Jakarta 12730, Indonesia
Operational hour: Monday – Friday 10.00-24.00 WIB, Saturday – Sunday 10.00-02.00 WIB
3. Goethe Institut Library
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Goethe-Institut itself is an organizer and supporter of German cultural events and cultural exchange in many countries. The beautiful interior and spacious area with unique books collection can be the reason for you to stay longer here.
Address: Jl. Dr. GSSJ Ratulangi No.9, RT.2/RW.3, Gondangdia, Menteng, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10350
Operational Hour: Senin–Kamis & Sabtu 12.30–19.00, Jumat 11.30–19.00, Minggu 11.00–15.00
TEL: (021) 23550208
4. Japan Foundation Library
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Like its name, this library has much literature about this Cherry Blossom country. Besides books, they also have a lot of paintings in their audio-visual room.
Address: Gedung Summitmas 1 3rd Floor, JL Jend.Sudirman Kavling 61-62, Jakarta
Operational Hour: Senin-Jumat 08.30–04.30
TEL: (021) 5201266
5. Comic Café
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For you who like pictures more than writings, Comic Café can be your favorite library. The reading room in Comic Café was designed by the owner with various comic themes from wallpaper, wall decorations, to tablecloths.
Alamat: Jalan Tebet Raya No. 53D, Tebet, Jakarta Selatan, DKI Jakarta.
Jam operasional: Senin–Minggu 11.00–23.30
TEL: (021) 8355216