Area Libraries

To compliment the services given at the Central Public Library, there exist several Area Libraries that are spread out in almost every town and city in Malta. These are divided into two groups - Branch and Regional Libraries. The Branch Libraries operate on a part-time basis while the Regional Libraries operate during normal library hours like those indicated for the Central Public Library.

The collections present in these libraries are similar to the ones available at the Central Public Library with the exception of the Audio Visual Library, although there are some Libraries that are offering Internet service that is being sponsored by the area Local Council. One must always produce his/her Library Card or Tickets depending on whether the library in question is computerized or not. Eventually, the old Ticket (Browne) system will be done away with when all the Area Libraries are networked.

Since the year 1999, the Department has embarked on the project of finalising a co-operation agreement with Local Councils involving in its entirety the accountability or joint membership of Local Councils in the administration of Regional and Branch libraries. To date, 40 Local Councils have signed the agreement and are collaborating with the Department in upgrading the services rendered by these librarians.

	Libraries Timetables
	List of Local Councils with a Co-operation Agreement with the Libraries & Archives Dept.