Six-storey Shah Alam library housing 280,000 titles, offers various services and lush views
SURROUNDED by greenery, a public library in Shah Alam, Selangor, is a comforting oasis for those seeking a break from bustling city life.
Aligned with its “My Second Home” tagline, the Raja Tun Uda Library strives to empower people through knowledge and services available in a home-like setting.
The management believes this will encourage more visitors to visit public libraries.
The six-storey Raja Tun Uda Library, built on a 1.89ha land and overlooking a serene lake dotted with lotuses, has over 280,898 books.
The genre range here include general reading, religion, art and social science to pure science, and technology.
Magazines and newspapers are also available here.
A vibrant Book Wall, which stretches from the first to fourth floor, showcases an array of books complemented by infographics.
With cosy reading areas, visitors can escape into pages of books or work away on their computers.
The library also offers easy access to various amenities, including extensive digital resources, computers, Wi-Fi, printers, scanners, photocopiers and convenient self-service areas for finding resources, or issuing and returning books.
At the Creative Zone located at the children’s section in the right wing of the ground floor, young ones aged four to 10 get to explore building blocks for free with the Let’s Play Lego service.
All they have to do is read three books during their visit and parents need to fill out a library form.
More than just a gateway of knowledge, the library is also a peaceful nature retreat for family outings and a creative hub for art lovers seeking inspiration.
Raja Tun Uda Library opens daily from 9am to 6pm, and is located on Jalan Kelab Golf 13/6, Section 13, Shah Alam.
