Libraries
The Tokyo Metropolitan Library has two branches. The Hibiya Library, a third branch, was closed on April 1, 2009.
The Metropolitan Central Library is located in the Minami-Azabu section of Minato. The library was founded in 1973 at the current location of the central branch. The library is free and open to the public, although not all collections are available to all people at all times. The library also has arrangements with over 300 smaller local public libraries allowing interlibrary lending privileges.
The Hibiya Library was located in the Hibiya section of Chiyoda.
The Tama Library is located in Tachikawa in Western Tokyo. The library opened in 1987 to relieve municipal libraries.
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