{{Short description|Library in Dubai, UAE}} {{Infobox library | name = Al Ras Public Library | image = | image_size = | caption = | logo = | location = Al Ras, Deira, Dubai, UAE | established = 1963 | num_branches = | items_collected = | collection_size = Over 100,000 books; over 170 periodicals | pop_served = | budget = | director = | num_employees = | website = }} '''Al Ras Public Library''' ({{langx|ar|مكتبة الرأس}}) is the oldest public library in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It opened in 1963. It is located in Al Ras, Deira.<ref name="arabian">{{cite web| url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/education/428224-dubais-oldest-public-library-closes-for-renovations | title=Dubai's oldest public library closes for renovations | website=www.arabianbusiness.com | publisher=Arabian Business | date=17 September 2019 | accessdate=22 May 2021 }}</ref> The library is part of Dubai Public Libraries.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://dubaiculture.gov.ae/en/Public-Library/Pages/Services.aspx | title=Dubai Public Library | work=Dubai Culture | publisher=Government of Dubai | location=UAE | accessdate=22 May 2021 }}</ref>
==History== Al Ras Public Library was the first public library in Dubai, inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum in 1963.<ref name="albawaba">{{cite web| url=https://www.albawaba.com/business/pr/dubai-culture-announces-closure-al-ras-public-library-1309164 | title=Dubai Culture Announces the Closure of Al Ras Public Library | website=www.albawaba.com | publisher=Albawaba | date=17 September 2019 | accessdate=22 May 2021 }}</ref>
The library underwent renovation work in September 2019.<ref name="arabian" /><ref name="albawaba" />
==Collection== The library includes more than 100,000 books in a number of languages and over 170 periodicals. The library has an activity room, audio-visual facilities, a reading hall, and a separate section for children's literature.
==Public transportation== The nearest Dubai Metro station is Al Ras on the Green Line.<ref name="dubai-online-green">{{cite web| url=https://www.dubai-online.com/transport/metro/dubai-metro-green-line/ | title=Dubai Metro Green Line | website=Dubai Online | accessdate=21 May 2021 }}</ref>
==See also== * Dubai Public Library * Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
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Category:1963 establishments in the Trucial States Category:Libraries established in 1963 Category:Libraries in Dubai