The city’s libraries facilitate and are home to a variety of resources, such as: children’s books, reference books, magazines and newspapers, audiobooks, Internet, educational software and computer games, bibliographies, library usage training, cultural activities and homework assistance (in select libraries).

The books and other resources in the city’s libraries are supplied in a variety of languages: Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian, French and more.

Tel Aviv-Yafo residents can utilize the city’s libraries without charge upon presentation of ID card and resident card. Children under 18 accompanied by a parent can register upon presentation of their ID card.

Entrance to libraries closes 15 minutes before final closing time; as there may be changes in the schedule, it is advised to call the library before visiting (especially during holidays).

Public Libraries List

Beit Ariela Public Library And Cultural Center

Since 1922, Shaar Zion has been Tel Aviv's main public library. The central branch is now located in Beit Ariela, and holds a wide selection of books in a variety of languages (Hebrew, English, French, German and more). The collection at Beit Ariela also includes archived newspapers, comic books, magazines and photographs.

In addition to the main reading hall, there are small libraries specializing in different subjects such as dance, music, law and more. Beit Ariela houses a varied and rich collection of 35,000 reference books in Hebrew and English in many fields of study including:

• Humanities: Judaism, Israeli history, holocaust, Israeli literature.
• Social Sciences: sociology, society, communications and administration.
• Natural Sciences: medicine, life sciences.
• Art, photography.
• General encyclopedias and professional reference guides.

The staff librarians at the reference desk are available to assist visitors in locating the requested material.

Beyond standard library services (book lending, talks, children’s programs), Beit Ariela also hosts lectures, cultural events, exhibitions, and workshops. The workshops and courses held at the cultural center of Beit Ariela present a wide range of attractive topics.  The lecturers are the country’s best writers, scientists, researchers, journalists, and cultural experts.  In addition, Beit Ariela hosts activities to encourage reading and writing amongst children and teenagers by bringing expert instructors for this age group.

Lending Library

The library circulates a rich and varied collection of books: reference, fiction, poetry, plays, suspense, science fiction, books in multiple languages: English, French, Russian, Spanish, German and Yiddish, and provides reference services to users.

Loan Terms: borrowers must be residents; each subscriber is entitled to four books a month, with a possibility to extend the return date for books by phone, online or at the circulation desk.

The Felicia Blumental Music Center and Music Library