Library Guide
The Okinawa City Library is open to the public.
Open/Close
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Open Hours
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Closed
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Mondays
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4th Thursday (for book inspection)
※If Monday and the 4th Thursday fall on a Japanese holiday, the following day will also be closed.
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Japanese national holidays (except for “Culture Day” on November 3rd) and “Irei-no-hi” (Okinawa Memorial Day on June 23rd).
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End-of-the-year holidays (December 29th -January 3rd).
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Special inventory period
How to Make a Library Card
- You need to make a library card before you check out books.
- Please bring the following items on the list to the counter to make a library card.
- Please get a “Certificate of Employment” or “Certificate of Enrollment” form at the counter (or from the library website) and have them filled out at your work/school with their official stamp or signature.
- You have to renew your library card before its expiration date. Bring the following items and fill out the form to renew your card.
- Please inform us if you lose your card or there are any changes to your address, name, or phone number.
◇Items Required to Sign Up for a Library Card
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Required Items |
Expiration |
You live in Okinawa City. |
1. Proof of current address (insurance certificate, driver’s license, etc.) |
3 Years |
You work in Okinawa City.
※The office address must be in Okinawa City. |
1.Proof of current address (insurance certificate, driver’s license, etc.)
2. Certificate of Employment |
End of each fiscal year (end of March) |
You go to school in Okinawa City. |
1.Proof of current address (insurance certificate, driver’s license, etc.)
3. Certificate of Enrollment |
End of each fiscal year (end of March) |
You live on Kadena Air Base
※Must be located in the Okinawa City area. |
1.Proof of current address (insurance certificate, driver’s license, ID, APO/FPO Box Address, proof of your sponsor’s workplace, etc.) |
End of each fiscal year (end of March) |
You work on Kadena Air Base.
※Must be located in the Okinawa City area. |
1.Proof of current address (insurance certificate, driver’s license, etc.)
2.Certificate of Employment
(Use the form from the library or submit one issued by your work.) |
End of each fiscal year (end of March) |
How to Check Out Library Materials
- Bring the materials and your library card to the counter.
- You can also check out books from the Chiezo-kun bookmobile with your library card.
- Checking out materials is free. However, if you lose or damage them, you will have to pay for the loss or damage.
How to Check Out Library Materials
Materials |
Number of Items You can Check Out |
Loan Period |
Books
Magazines
Kamishibai
(picture-story show) |
10 |
You can rent up to 10 items in total |
2 weeks |
CDs |
2 |
DVDs (VHS) |
2 |
Big Picture Books
Big Kamishibai (picture-story show) |
2 |
How to Return Materials
- Return materials at the counter.
- You can also return them to the Chiezo-kun bookmobile.
- Return materials through the Return Post on days when the library is closed.However, CDs and DVDs cannot be returned through the Return Post.
Reservations/Requests
- You can reserve materials that are checked out so you can check them out after they are returned. Fill out the reservation card at the counter.
- You can reserve checked out materials using the library catalog kiosk or website (you will need a password to log in).
- Please visit the counter to request materials we do not have. (Two requests per person.)
- When materials you have reserved/requested are ready, you can choose to have us notify you by phone call, missed call, email, or through the library website.
- Please note that we will hold the materials you reserved/requested for up to a week. If you fail to check them out during this period, your reservation/request will be cancelled.
Copying Services
- The copying service is limited to materials from the library only, and must be within the range permitted under the Copyright Act.
- You must fill out the application form at the counter.
- Copied materials must be used for personal purposes, such as for research and study.
- Only one copy is permitted.
- Copying Fees
- Black and White: \10 per copy
- Color (B4/B5/A4): \50 per copy
- Color (A3): \80 per copy
Internet Services
- Free internet service is available on the library computer for up to 60 minutes per person. Printing, emailing and USBs are not allowed.
- To use the computer, sign in using your library card through the catalog kiosk (the sign-in system for computers/audiovisual booths/study rooms). (If you do not have your library card, please come to the counter to sign in.)
Reference Materials
- Please come to the counter if you need any help with reference materials.
Chiezo-kun Bookmobile
- Chiezo-kun is a bookmobile that goes around twenty-four stations once every two weeks.
- Books, magazines, CDs, DVDs can be checked out using your library card like you do at the library.
- Materials you check out at library can also be returned to the Chiezo-kun bookmobile.
Those With Physical Disabilities
- If you have difficulty visiting the library, please consult us about checking out materials.
- You can use a wheelchair to read materials. Wheelchairs are also available to use inside the library.
- If you have hearing problems, please let us know so we can communicate in writing.
- Please feel free to share your opinion or requests with us.
Privacy Protection
- Your privacy will be strictly protected. The content of books that you check out, search for, and consultations received will never be disclosed to others.
- Records will only be used to manage library materials. As soon as materials are returned, the record will be cancelled.