Kapit Public Library

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Kapit Public Library, officially known as Kapit District Council Public Library is a library established, resourced and maintained by the Kapit District Council to cater for the information of users in Kapit district. It has its headquarter in Kapit.

Brief History

Kapit District Council was formally formed in 1966, but the public library only came into existence in the early 1970s. It started a small reading catering for the needs of users in Kapit town.

Address and Contacts

Address Contacts
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Kapit Public Library
c/o Kapit District Council
Jalan Yong Moo Chai
96800 Kapit
Sarawak, Malaysia

Tel. 6-084-796829
Fax. 6-084-796323


Operating Hours

  • Monday - Friday : 10.00am - 12.00pm
 :2.00pm - 5.00pm
  • Saturday - Sunday : 9.00am - 1.00pm

Fast Facts

The library is atwo-story building with a total floor area of 1,939 square meter.

* 2021 statistics
Number of Staff Collections Membership Internet/Multimedia Facilities Usage
  • 5 support staff
  • 2 library attendants



  • 51,470 printed materials



  • 7,672 adults
  • 1,791 children/minors



  • 2 computers
  • Internet services




  • 310 book loans




Branch and Village Libraries

01) Song Public Library
02) Belaga Public Library
03) Nanga Entawau Village Library
04) Nanga Mujong Village Library

05) Nanga Temalat Village Library
06) Nanga Engkuah Village Library
07) Nanga Bangkit Village Library