Ebetsu Information Library Guide
Opening Hours
Main library | |
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Tuesday & Saturday | 10am - 7pm |
Wednesday & Thursday | 10am - 9pm |
Friday & Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
Ebetsu branch (Community Center) / Oasa branch (Epoa Hall) | |
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Tuesday & Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
Toyohoro branch (Toyohoro Elementary School) | |
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*closed national holidays | |
Wednesday | 2pm - 5pm |
Saturday & Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
Ebetsubuto branch (Ebetsubuto Elementary School) | |
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Saturday & Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
Closed:
- Every Monday
- The 4th Friday(except for national holidays)
- New year's holiday (Dec.29 - Jan.3)
- Book collection inspection period (in June)
Using the library
Get a library card
All that is needed to take advantage of the library is a library card. Library cards are free to residents of Ebetsu, and also available to people who study or work in Ebetsu.
Fill in an application form with your name and current address.
Borrow and Return
With a library card, you may borrow a variety of materials from the library. You may have a total of 20 books (including magazines), 1 CD or cassette tape for two weeks at one time. Also You may anso have 5 DVDs (marked JK) for 1 week.
All items may be returned to any of the libraries in Ebetsu. The main library has book drops at both entrances which are only used when the library is closed. CDs, cassette tapes, and DVDs are not allowed to be put into the book drops.
Magazines and Newspapers
Magazines and newspapers, are available for reading at the library.
You may borrow back issues of magazines.
Inquire at the reference counter, when you need a back issue of a newspaper.
Audio Visual Materials
You may use CDs, laser disks, videos and DVDs in the library. Bring the item to the circulation counter with your library card.
Reservating materials
You may reserve materials that are not currently available and have them delivered to your preferred branch pick-up location.
Please ask for details at the circulation counter.
Special Requests
The library may be able to arrange for you to borrow materials which are not in our collection. The reference counter has more information.
Copy services
You may copy library materials if doing so doesn't infringe on copyright law.
Cost | |
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Black & White | 10 yen / a sheet |
Color | 50 yen / a sheet |
Programs and Events
We have storytime, computer classes, and exhibits. Check the library calendar.
On-line services
You may go on the library website to check your own information and to reserve materials.