We have book,magazines,videos and more inmultipe languages,including English, Korean and Chinese.
Books
Aside from materials in English,Korean,and Chinese(Traditional/Mandarin),we also have books in Spanish,Portuguese,Thai,Malay,Indonesia,Tagalog,Vietnamese,Hindi and more. There are materials aimed at adults and children,and we are working on ordering books that are not too specialized.
American Shelf
In April 2013,this library signed a memorandum with the Consulate General of the United States,Osaka-Kobe's Kansai American Center regarding the American Shelf Project.We have received a donation of American textbooks for use.The textbooks may be lent out. On the American Shelf,you can also find materials like handouts and pamphlets about America.The American Shelf Project,in addtion to the books, also holds workshops and semiaers to provide chances for visitors to learn more about American history and culture.
Donated Books from The City of Hanmburg Corner
In 2010,the City of Hamburg and the City of Osaka signed a Library Exchanged Agreement. Thanks to this agreement,some books and materials are exchanged between the Central Libraries of each city.
Books on Japan
We have gathered books about Japanese society and culture and more. (Mainly English,some books in both English and Japanese)
Refarence Book
Here, we have gathered encyclopedias,dictionaries, and more inaEnglish available for you to search for things of interest.
Magazines
We have magazines in a variety of languages,like English,Korean,Chinese,German,French,Spanish,Portuguese,Malay,Thailand others. Magazines can be lent out and reserved.(Not including the latest issues in storage.)
Newspapers
Including newspapers in English,Korean,and Chinese,we also have newspapers in Portuguese,Spanish,Thai,Vietnamese,Hindi. We save newspapers for about one year.
AV(CD・VHS)
We have videos in Chinese and Korean and CDs in Chinese,Korean,Portuguese and Spanish. You can also viewor listen to them in the Viewing Booth(registration required)
PR
This library is equipped commercial databases that allow your search and read articles from foreign Newspaper.
For infomation on the Searchable Foreign Language Newspaper Database,check this page "商用データベース"（Databases）.(Only avaliable in Janpanese)
Foreign language electronic books(mainly English)are available. →For more,please view this page”電子書籍サービス”（e-book service）.(Japanese only)
Here,Chinese,English,and Korean picture books are read aloud,songs are sung,and hand games are played.This is an enjyoable program for children put on by enthusiastic volunteers.
Dates:1st Sunday of the month in Feb, Apr,Jun,Aug,Oct 1:30PM to 2:00PM. Place:Central Library 1st floor "Ohanashi-no-heya" Members:Up to 20 peoples(First come,first served) Inquires:TEL06-6539-3301
In December,we are planning on holding a special "Life and Play in Various Countries"event,with the time and place announced at a later date.
