Kyoto Prefectural Library


Kyoto Prefectural Library is a prefectural library located in Seishoji-cho 9, Okazaki, Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. It was established in 1873, and is supported by the Kyoto prefectural government.

History

  • 1873: Opened as Shushoin Library
  • 1898: Opened as the Kyoto Prefectural Library in Kyoto-gyoen
  • 1909: Opened as the Kyoto Prefectural Library in Okazaki, Kyoto
  • 1963: Many books transferred to the Kyoto Prefectural Library and Archives
  • 1995: The main building suffered serious damage in the Great Hanshin earthquake
  • 2001: Opened as a new building

    Branch libraries

  • 1949: Kawaramachi Branch Library opened
  • 1950: Fushimi Branch Library opened.
  • 1950: Miyazu Region Branch Library opened.
  • 1950: Ayabe Region Branch Library opened.
  • 1950: Mineyama Region Branch Library opened.
  • 1951: Kamigyo Branch Library opened.
  • 1952: Sonobe Region Branch Library opened.
  • 1952: Kitakuwata Region Branch Library opened.
  • 1952: Kizu Region Branch Library opened.
  • 1957: Nakagyo Branch Library opened by taking over administration of Kawaramachi Branch Library.