Curacao Public Library
Main Library
A. M. Chumaceiro Blvr. 17
Tel.
Fax 465-62-47
http://www.curacaopubliclibrary.an/
Our Library was established in 1922 as part of the Government Service of Culture and Education. Starting December 1997 the library became a foundation. We still are the one and only public library of Curaçao. The Library at Scharloo is the main building of the Curacao Public Library Foundation (FBPK). The Library also has a branch at Barber and 2 bookmobiles that serve 33 areas in the island.
The Library is a public space. There are books, magazines, newspapers, works of reference, videos and language courses. All these materials of the library can be used free of charge, but if you want to take home books, videos or any other material, you should register for membership.
To consult any material you need a sédula/ID.
An online catalogue is available to everyone, but library members get their own profile with which they can see what they have lent previously and when books are due etc.
Registration and membership
To borrow books you need a valid library pass. The pass is free up to the age of 17. Young adults up to 24 and individuals aged 60 and older are granted a discount. Tourists/trainees on a temporary stay in the island pay a membership fee and a deposit per person.
Amount of materials
Age group |
books |
audio/video |
Where |
Children: 2 - 13 |
3 |
x |
Borrowing only in youth library |
Teenagers: 14 - 17 |
3 |
3 |
Borrowing also in youth/adults library (3 books) |
Youths: 18 - 24 |
4 |
3 |
Borrowing also in youth library (3 books) |
Adults/60+ |
4 |
3 |
Borrowing also in youth library (3 books) |
Lending period
Books, magazines |
3 weeks |
Videos |
1 weeks |
Language courses |
6 weeks |
Annual Membership Main Library
Members |
Fee |
Max. items |
Children 2 - 17 years |
Free membership |
3 books each time |
Children, 2nd library card |
f 3.00 |
3 books each time |
Young adults 18 - 25 years |
f 7.50 |
4 books each time* |
Adults 25 - 59 years |
f 20.00 |
4 books each time* |
Adults 60 years and older |
f 7.50 |
4 books each time* |
Non-residents |
f 10,00 + f 50.00 deposit |
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* Adults and young adults may borrow 3 videos and/or cassettes as well |
Fees & Charges Main Library
Material |
Loan fee |
Loan period |
Overdue charges |
Book |
none |
3 weeks |
f 0.25 per week (or part of it) |
Video |
f 3.00 |
1 week |
f 1.00 per day per video |
Audiocassette |
f 2.00 |
1 week |
f 1.00 per day per video |
Language Course |
f 20.00 |
6 weeks |
f 5.00 per day per course |
Adults Department & Kids' Corner
Monday |
2.00 - 5.00 pm |
Tuesday - Friday |
10.00 - 7.00 pm |
Saturday |
9.30 - 1.00 pm |
Reference Room
Monday |
1.00 - 5.00 pm |
Tuesday - Friday |
8.00 - 7.00 pm |
Saturday |
9.00 - 1.00 pm |
Antillean - Caribbean Room
Monday |
2.00 - 5.00 pm |
Tuesday - Friday |
12.30 - 7.00 pm |
Saturday |
9.30 - 1.00 pm |
School Library Services
Tuesday |
12.30 - 5.00 pm |
Friday |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
Youth Station
Monday - Friday |
2.00 - 5.00 pm |
Saturday |
9.30 - 1.00 pm |
Opening Hours Barber Branch
Monday & Wednesday |
9 - 12 pm |
2 - 6 pm |
Tuesday & Thursday |
Closed |
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Friday |
Closed |
2 - 7 pm |
Other Services & Charges
Photocopies |
f 0.25 per copy |
B-W print |
f 0.50 per print |
Color print |
f 2.50 per print |
Refund lost library card |
f 10.00 |
Floppy disks |
f 1.75 each |
Internet for members and non-members (Scharloo+Barber) |
Free |
Inter library loan |
postage handling |
Rental rates (per hour) of our auditorium |
f 40.00 during opening hours |
For information about rental of presentation devices please contact |
Bookmobiles
They visit 35 districts, each district every 3 weeks. They are mini-libraries that offer books and magazines for young and old. The whole family can register for membership. Children between 2-14 years must bring an adult, with ID, to become a member. If you are older than 14 years of age, you only need a valid ID. Adults need an ID such as a valid “sédula�, driver’s licence or passport.
Annual Membership Mobile Library
Children 2 - 17 years |
Free membership |
3 books each time for 3 weeks |
Children: 2nd library card |
f 3.00 |
3 books each time for 3 weeks |
Adults 18 and older |
f 3.00 |
4 books each time for 3 weeks |
Non-residents (tourists) |
f 10.00 + f 50.00 deposit |
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Please note that the bus visits your district every three weeks. If you miss it, overdue charges are Naf. 0,25 for each book. But you can also bring back your books to the main library or to one of the other districts. Not finished reading yet? Come and ask us to renew it. If there's no reservation for that book, then renewal is o.k.
You can also make copies for 20 cents per page in the green bus.
Don`t forget that it is also possible to borrow several magazines.
Telephone numbers:
Green bus: or /200
Yellow bus: or /200