Luang Prabang Library
Luang Prabang Library
4.5
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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4.5
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Lowderj
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK11 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Couples
Pop in and buy Childrens books which they then donate to village schools .. lovely way to give back locally
Written 30 March 2023
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Fran R
Zurich, Switzerland375 contributions
Jan. 2020
in the library building is the team for the project "books for children in rural areas.
one can buy 1-5 or more books, write a note in them and donate them to rural schools.
used (but still good) clothes can also be donated.
all is brought to the poorest in the far away rural regions
one can buy 1-5 or more books, write a note in them and donate them to rural schools.
used (but still good) clothes can also be donated.
all is brought to the poorest in the far away rural regions
Written 10 August 2020
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Mark S
Knoxville, TN106 contributions
Feb. 2020
It's on the main drag, near the museum/palace, but is worth a visit to this provincial library just to learn about the book boats and to see the American room. Also an opportunity to donate to a program that serves many in need.
Written 11 May 2020
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Dan W
Portland, OR1,988 contributions
Feb. 2020
This library, located in a former aristocratic residence and now a historical monument,, should be on every visitor' should have it on the top of their "hidden gems" list. it is a very viable and valuable public library and well worth a visit. And also well worth a donation for the readers of Luang Prabang.
Written 19 February 2020
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runningnose
singapore129 contributions
Feb. 2020 • Solo
Came here to buy books to donate, bought a second hand book here too. Lovely place- the staff spoke English well and were friendly and helpful. Would come again!
Written 18 February 2020
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Cartertravels15
Alton, UK196 contributions
Dec. 2019
So pleased we went to the library.Its a way of saying thank you to the local children.When the wall hanging is full (I think a 100 books) it is given to the local schools.I chose the books and my husband put them in the wall hanging pockets and we sent a picture to our grandchildren saying how lucky they were to have so many books in England.The building is an old colonial building and the staff very pleasant.We were told that sometimes monks go in there and love to practice their English.we would definitely visit here again
Written 24 January 2020
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aleksandarkrc
540 contributions
Sep. 2019
This library is an historical monument, former aristocratic residence, now it is a public library and must have à look.
Written 2 November 2019
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Lakshmi_Huttada
Pune, India93 contributions
Aug. 2019
The Luang Prabang library is opposite to Wat Mai, on the street where the night market starts. An old colonial style building is converted into this library which has collections in English, French and Laos. If you plan to visit this city, please do take some English books that you can donate to the library. The kids there cannot afford to buy books for cost and availability reasons and hence rely on the donated books in the library. Books that help teenagers improve their English are much needed.
Written 26 September 2019
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KGB777
Singapore, Singapore41,727 contributions
Jun. 2019 • Solo
This is a fairly typical colonial building in Luang Prabang that is currently being used for the town library. I didn't go inside but the building looks nice enough from outside.
Written 30 June 2019
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goodmclean
Brisbane, Australia66 contributions
May 2019 • Family
My husband and I took our children (11, 9, 7) here for an hour. The library is located right on the Main Street where the night market sets up. They have sections in Lao, French and English. They have a book outreach program which ensures that villages and schools can get reading books. You can donate books to this wonderful cause. It was lovely to spend some time here.
Written 9 May 2019
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PinkBushman
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam3 contributions
Are there any specific type of books we could bring with us? We have about 20 - 30 kg spare in our luggage. We teach, so sometimes have books no longer needed.
Egle M
29 contributions
I’m sure any books would be much appreciated. It’s a small library; they don’t have much stock in general. The books in English for the little ones would be a great learning opportunity; I saw books for them in Laotian.
carlabali
Como, Italy32 contributions
Sono proprio a Luang Prabang ed ho visitato la biblioteca ,molto interessante.Comprare qualche libro per i bambini dei villaggi più remoti è una iniziativa bellissima.Ma sarei curiosa di sapere se è vero che il primo libro
Per bambini lo ha scritto un monaco Laotiano?
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- Luang Prabang Library is open:
- Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
- Sat - Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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