{"id":4591,"date":"2022-08-26T12:17:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T12:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=4591"},"modified":"2024-09-11T06:24:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T06:24:48","slug":"sharjah-library-ntuart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart","title":{"rendered":"Readers\u2019 Cicerone to the Sharjah Library"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you aspire to create a society of intellectuals and knowledge enthusiasts, then the only thing you need is an easy approach to books and literature. In today\u2019s fast-paced life with tablets, kindles and the Internet Society is in desper Sharjah Library need of a space to think and learn. Libraries are those places, the only place that holds centuries&#8217; worth of knowledge. Libraries are also a place for growth and rejuvenation. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A massive place of knowledge is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q6866821\">Sharjah Public Library<\/a> location <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that stands in the Halwan Suburb, Al Abar- Sharjah United Arab Emirates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cA room without books is like a body without a soul.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Sharjah<\/em>\u00a0Public\u00a0<em>Libraries<\/em> is one of the oldest in the list of libraries that exist in Sharjah. It is also one of the most renowned libraries, an institution that encircles a vast amount of historic and liberal arts expertise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a0f47fcef1a6\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#The_history_behind_the_Top_Sharjah_Public_Libraries\" title=\"The history behind the Top Sharjah\u00a0Public\u00a0Libraries\">The history behind the Top Sharjah\u00a0Public\u00a0Libraries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Sharjah_Public_Library_Rules_and_Regulations\" title=\"Sharjah\u00a0Public\u00a0Library\u00a0Rules and Regulations\">Sharjah\u00a0Public\u00a0Library\u00a0Rules and Regulations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Lending_and_Borrowing_at_Sharjah_Public_Library\" title=\"Lending and Borrowing at Sharjah\u00a0Public\u00a0Library\">Lending and Borrowing at Sharjah\u00a0Public\u00a0Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Membership_at_Sharjah_Public_Library\" title=\"Membership at Sharjah\u00a0Public\u00a0Library\">Membership at Sharjah\u00a0Public\u00a0Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Renewal_at_Sharjah_Library\" title=\"Renewal at Sharjah Library\u00a0\">Renewal at Sharjah Library\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Rules_and_Regulations\" title=\"Rules and Regulations\">Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Facts_about_the_Sharjah_Library\" title=\"Facts about the Sharjah Library\">Facts about the Sharjah Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Additional_Information_You_Must_Know\" title=\"Additional Information You Must Know\">Additional Information You Must Know<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Timings\" title=\"Timings\">Timings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Contact_Details\" title=\"Contact Details\">Contact Details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Can_I_borrow_books_from_the_library\" title=\"Can I borrow books from the library?\">Can I borrow books from the library?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#How_can_I_register_at_Sharjah_Public_Library\" title=\"How can I register at Sharjah Public Library?\">How can I register at Sharjah Public Library?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#How_many_libraries_are_there_in_Sharjah\" title=\"How many libraries are there in Sharjah?\">How many libraries are there in Sharjah?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Can_we_borrow_books_from_the_Dubai_library\" title=\"Can we borrow books from the Dubai library?\">Can we borrow books from the Dubai library?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-library-ntuart\/#Where_can_I_stay_near_Sharjah_Library\" title=\"Where can I stay near Sharjah Library?\">Where can I stay near Sharjah Library?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Foresight_of_Sharjah_Library\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Foresight of Sharjah Library\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-Foresight-of-Sharjah-Library-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4592 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-Foresight-of-Sharjah-Library-.jpg\" alt=\"The Foresight of Sharjah Library\u00a0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-Foresight-of-Sharjah-Library-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-Foresight-of-Sharjah-Library--300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-Foresight-of-Sharjah-Library--768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The library was born to play a crucial role in promoting education and learning. To develop a keen interest amongst the people to uphold the cultural system by giving information streams and outstanding services to promote worldly events and studies of the centuries amongst the society.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_history_behind_the_Top_Sharjah_Public_Libraries\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The history behind the Top <em>Sharjah<\/em>\u00a0Public\u00a0<em>Libraries<\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-history-behind-the-Top-Library-of-Sharjah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-history-behind-the-Top-Library-of-Sharjah.jpg\" alt=\"The history behind the Top Sharjah Library\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-history-behind-the-Top-Library-of-Sharjah.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-history-behind-the-Top-Library-of-Sharjah-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This library was initially established in 1925 as Qasimi Library by Sheikh Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi. The library was first rooted in the Sharjah Fort, which was then under the possession of the then ruler to preserve his personal collection of books. The library was passed on to Sheikh Sqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi after the ruler. The location was then changed in 1956 to another building in the same courtyard of the fort. Later the years after being in possession of several royal members were passed on to Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi the ruler of Sharjah and the Supreme council member.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was under his direction that the library was renamed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0in 1917 and it was moved to the Sharjah Municipality building. The location was however again changed to the Cultural Palace in 1984 and then again to the region of Muwaileh in 1993.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After so many unstable locations This Library was finally settled in Cultural Square in 2011, and to date is maintained by Sharjah\u2019s Department of Cultural Information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharjah_Public_Library_Rules_and_Regulations\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Sharjah<\/em>\u00a0Public\u00a0<em>Library<\/em>\u00a0Rules and Regulations<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sharjah-Library-Rules-and-Regulations.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sharjah-Library-Rules-and-Regulations.jpg\" alt=\"Sharjah Library Rules and Regulations\" width=\"859\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sharjah-Library-Rules-and-Regulations.jpg 859w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sharjah-Library-Rules-and-Regulations-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sharjah-Library-Rules-and-Regulations-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are certain rules and regulations that should be followed in the library:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lending_and_Borrowing_at_Sharjah_Public_Library\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lending and Borrowing at <em>Sharjah<\/em>\u00a0Public\u00a0<em>Library<\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only <\/span>Sharjah Library membership <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holders are permitted for external lending.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Library members below the age of 18 require a parent or guardians&#8217; consent.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sharjah Library <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">requires the national UAE ID as a membership identification number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the return of books, the library has a facility of 24\/7 convenience service at the rear gate of the library.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Membership_at_Sharjah_Public_Library\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Membership at <em>Sharjah<\/em>\u00a0Public\u00a0<em>Library<\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Membership forms are available in hand and electronically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual smart membership fees of AED 25 which also includes the additional facility of e-service at the Sharjah Digital Library.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The library also provides a single membership with insurance that costs AED 150\u00a0 and allows one to borrow up to 10 items.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children&#8217;s membership costs only AED 50 and allows borrowing of 7 items.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postgraduate members are permitted to borrow 15 items at AED 150.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span>\u00a0membership<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also comes for a family costing AED 300 including insurance with which one can borrow 20 items from the library.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Membership fees for the government are AED 500 and for academic professionals, it is AED 1000.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For E-services the annual membership fee is AED 25, which comes with LinkedIn Learning and Kanopy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renewal_at_Sharjah_Library\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewal at Sharjah Library\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All borrowed books are expected to be returned to the library within the period of 15 days from the date of issue to avoid any penalty.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The return period for people with special needs is 21 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The library sends alerts on the registered mobile number and email beyond any delay.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases of a delayed return library cards to Sharjah Library can be suspended.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the delay exceeds six months one may face banishment from the library.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases of loss and damage, the library expects the borrower to pay bookbinding fees and three times increased charges for the lost book.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rules_and_Regulations\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rules and Regulations<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following directions are a part of Sharjah Library\u2019s rules and regulations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating, drinking or smoking is strictly prohibited inside the library, except for the designated areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children under the age of 8 years should be accompanied to the library by a parent or guardian.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors aren\u2019t allowed to enter the reception, stores and the technical area without permission.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A suggestion box is installed for any queries, complaints and suggestions to the library.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facts_about_the_Sharjah_Library\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facts about the Sharjah Library<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Facts-about-the-Sharjah-Library.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4595 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Facts-about-the-Sharjah-Library.jpg\" alt=\"Facts about the Sharjah Library\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Facts-about-the-Sharjah-Library.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Facts-about-the-Sharjah-Library-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Facts-about-the-Sharjah-Library-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The library showcases a huge variety of books, notes, letters, journals, Scientific Journals, audio-visual aided equipment and other sources of information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sharjah Library <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tops the list of public libraries in Sharjah UAE. Library members have special access to electronic data through an online portal to go through the library archives and rent books online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new library has been made into an electronically controlled library; with bibliographic listicles and index information, it has been made easier for the readers to access and scroll through the pages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Information_You_Must_Know\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Information You Must Know<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Additional-Information-You-Must-Know.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Additional-Information-You-Must-Know.png\" alt=\"Additional Information You Must Know about Sharjah Library\" width=\"1100\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Additional-Information-You-Must-Know.png 640w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Additional-Information-You-Must-Know-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One must note the following things about the Sharjah Library to keep themselves informed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sharjah Library location<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is situated at the centre of the city of Sharjah; corner of Cultural Square in the Al Abar community. On the south of the cultural square, one can find the Sharjah Airport which is only 17 minutes away and just 15 minutes away from the Al Majaz community. The location is also minutes away from the following places: Dhaid, Dibba Al Hosn, Kalba, Khor Fakkan and Wadi Al Helow. The closest landmark to the library is the <\/span>Sharjah Library<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Quran roundabout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timings\"><\/span>Timings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sharjah Library timings <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are as follows :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">08:00 AM\u201310:00 PM daily except Friday<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sharjah Library timings<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> during Ramadan<\/strong> :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">09:00 AM\u201306:00 PM and 09:00 PM\u201312:00 AM from Saturday to Thursday<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Details\"><\/span>Contact Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sharjah Library contact<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is available for any queries or information toll-free at +971-6-516-6888.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Some More Useful Articles for You :\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 97.3301%; height: 191px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/mohammed-bin-rashid-library-dubai-ntuart\">Mohammed Bin Rashid Library<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/best-library-cafes-in-dubai-trmart\">Best Library Cafes in Dubai<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-calligraphy-museum-tpsart\">Sharjah Calligraphy Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-discovery-centre-ntuart\">Sharjah Discovery 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borrow books online.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_register_at_Sharjah_Public_Library\"><\/span>How can I register at Sharjah Public Library?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTo register at the library one must register online on the SPL main website, residents of UAE need to report with name proof with their passport, email, phone number, and a copy of the Emirates ID\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_libraries_are_there_in_Sharjah\"><\/span>How many libraries are there in Sharjah?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are 14 other libraries in Sharjah which include public, university and store libraries.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_we_borrow_books_from_the_Dubai_library\"><\/span>Can we borrow books from the Dubai library?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, with the help of your membership or library card one can easily borrow books from a public library as permission is not required for public facilities. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_stay_near_Sharjah_Library\"><\/span>Where can I stay near Sharjah Library?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNear the Library one can find popular hotels for staying 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