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Cultural Authority — Sharjah, UAE

A home for readers

Branches
Six
Membership
Free
Formats
Print & Digital
Access
Open to All
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A World of Knowledge

In Print & Online

More than books

Knowledge within arm’s reach.

Sharjah’s public libraries offer far more than books, references and scientific journals — a captivating world of audio-visual resources and diverse information sources.

With locations across the UAE, they serve readers of every age, keeping rare manuscripts, children’s collections and digital archives open to all.

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Our Locations

Six Branches

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Exceptional Services

At Every Step
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Membership

Join a thriving community of knowledge seekers.

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Borrow

Take home literary treasures that spark your curiosity.

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Private Halls

Reserve our spaces for personal and group endeavours.

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Catalogue

Find titles and audio-visual aids across our collections.

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Research

Guidance on making the most of our resources and references.

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Digital

Scientific journals and diverse information sources online.

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Sharjah Literature Award

Original Research

First Prize · Original Research

AED 15,000

In collaboration with the Sharjah Book Authority, Sharjah Public Libraries host the prestigious Sharjah Literature Award — an annual celebration of original research and the pursuit of knowledge.
CategoryOriginal Research
FrequencyAnnual
PartnerSharjah Book Authority

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