Nagoya has an excellent system allowing you to join the any of the public libraries in the area and then be able to use any of the libraries using the same card. You can also borrow books from one library and return them to a different library in the area. Joining is simple too. There are instructions in English at the larger libraries (Tsuruma Park library being the biggest) and all you need is some ID and you can join and start borrowing straight away.
There are 21 public libraries around the city and once you sign up and receive a library card, it can be used at any of the locations.
| LIBRARY NAME | POSTCODE | ADDRESS | TEL |
| Tsuruma Central Library | 〒466-0064 | 名古屋市昭和区鶴舞一丁目1-155 | 052-741-3131 |
| Chikusa Library | 〒464-0803 | 名古屋市千種区田代町字瓶杁1-137 | 052-781-7431 |
| Higashi Library | 〒461-0047 | 名古屋市東区大幸南一丁目1110 | 052-712-3901 |
| Kita Library | 〒462-0037 | 名古屋市北区志賀町4丁目60-31 | 052-912-8111 |
| Kusunoki Library | 〒462-0012 | 名古屋市北区楠二丁目974 | 052-903-8653 |
| Nishi Library | 〒451-0062 | 名古屋市西区花の木二丁目18-23 | 052-521-1451 |
| Yamada Library | 〒452-0815 | 名古屋市西区八筋町358-2 | 052-503-5340 |
| Nakamura Library | 〒453-0053 | 名古屋市中村区中村町字茶ノ木25 | 052-411-3651 |
| Mizuho Library | 〒467-0017 | 名古屋市瑞穂区東栄町2丁目1 | 052-853-0450 |
| Atsuta Library | 〒456-0031 | 名古屋市熱田区神宮三丁目1i15 | 052-671-6600 |
| Nakagawa Library | 〒454-0874 | 名古屋市中川区吉良町178番3 | 052-353-5311 |
| Tomita Library | 〒454-0976 | 名古屋市中川区服部三丁目601 | 052-432-5313 |
| Nagoya Port Library | 〒455-0014 | 名古屋市港区港楽一丁目14-16 | 052-651-9249 |
| Nanyo Library | 〒455-0857 | 名古屋市港区秋葉一丁目130-79 | 052-301-2116 |
| Minami Library | 〒457-0071 | 名古屋市南区千竃通2丁目10-2 | 052-821-1732 |
| Moriyama Library | 〒463-0067 | 名古屋市守山区守山一丁目6-1 | 052-793-6288 |
| Shidanmi Library | 〒463-0811 | 名古屋市守山区深沢一丁目101 | 052-736-6907 |
| Midori Library | 〒458-0031 | 名古屋市緑区旭出一丁目1104 | 052-896-9297 |
| Tokushige Library | 〒458-0801 | 名古屋市緑区鳴海町字徳重18-41 | 052-878-2234 |
| Meitou Library | 〒465-0012 | 名古屋市名東区文教台二丁目20 | 052-773-8200 |
| Tenpaku Library | 〒468-0054 | 名古屋市天白区横町701番地 | 052-803-4188 |
Checkout
You may borrow up to 6 books and 3 audio / visual materials at a time.
Most materials are loaned for 2 weeks.
Books can be renewed one time except for those on the hold list.
Materials may be returned to any Nagoya City Public Libraries.
When the library is closed, please return to the outside book drop.
Library cards
Anyone who lives, works or attends school within Aichi prefecture qualifies for a free Library Card.
You can use your library card at any branches of Nagoya City Public Libraries.
Browsing
Please feel free to read any materials on the shelves.
If you want to read special materials stored in the stack, please fill out a form and take it to the circulation desk on the second floor.
Reservations
If an item is not on the shelf, you may request it by filling out a form. You will be notified when it is available.
Photocopying
If you would like to make some copies of library materials, you can use the photocopy machine on the second floor after filling out a form. Copying is on a self-service basis for \10 per page.(size A3, A4, B4, B5)
Open
AM10:00 – PM8:00 (Tuesday – Friday)
AM10:00 – PM5:00 (Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays)
Closed
Mondays
Third Friday (Every Month)
New Year Holiday (29 Dec.-4 Jan.)
Inventory (11 days in Autumn)
