A library that houses 30,000 picture books from approximately 100 countries around the world, in 70 languages.
Itabashi Bologna Picture Book Library
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This is one of the hubs for promoting Itabashi as a "town of picture books." We welcome you to our unique corners, such as the "Discovering the World" corner, which features picture books that will spark your interest in various countries and regions, mainly those donated from Bologna in northern Italy, and the "Picture Book Set" corner, where you can compare and contrast works translated into multiple languages.
A Word from the Facility
From children to adults, you can easily pick up picture books from all over the world. Find your favorite book and open the door to the world through picture books.
- Location
- 4-3-1 Tokiwadai (1st floor of the Central Library)
- Hours.
- 9:00~20:00
- regular closing day
- Closed on the second Monday of each month (or the following weekday if it a public holiday), the last day of the month (except in March, when it falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, in which case it the following weekday), the year-end and New Year holidays, and during special closing periods.
- nearest station
- 3-minute walk from the Kokusai Kogyo Bus "Education Science Museum" bus stop; 7-minute walk from Kami-Itabashi Station on the Tobu Tojo Line.
- parking lot
- Yes (9 cars, 2 motorcycles) *Shared with the Central Library
- Charge
- none
- Barrier-Free Information
- Accessible parking available (1 space)
- TEL
- 03-6281-0560
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