Best Bookstores and Libraries in Cebu
Summary: Interested in finding the best bookstores and libraries in Cebu? Here is a great list to get you started exploring the world of books and more in Cebu.
Fully Booked
Fully Booked is a popular bookstore chain in the Philippines offering a wide selection of books across various genres, including bestsellers, new releases, and children's books.
Website: www.fullybookedonline.com
Address: Level 3, The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
National Book Store
National Book Store is the largest bookstore and office-supplies store chain in the Philippines, offering a vast range of books, school and office supplies, and gift items.
Website: www.nationalbookstore.com
Address: G/F, Northwing SM City, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Books & Brews Café
Books & Brews Café is a unique combination of a bookstore and a coffee shop, providing a cozy atmosphere for book lovers to read and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Address: 79 Pres. Magsaysay Street, Kasambagan, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
BookSale
BookSale is known for offering a wide variety of second-hand books at affordable prices, including fiction, non-fiction, and educational materials.
Address: EMall, N. Bacalso Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Quest Bookshop
Quest Bookshop specializes in religious and inspirational books, providing a selection of titles for spiritual growth and personal development.
Address: 173 F. Ramos St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Rizal Memorial Library and Museum
The Rizal Memorial Library and Museum is a historical building housing a public library, museum, and archives, offering a rich collection of books and historical artifacts.
Address: Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Cebu City Public Library
Cebu City Public Library is a government-run library that provides a variety of reading materials and resources for research and leisure reading.
Address: R. Landon St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
University of San Carlos Library
The University of San Carlos Library serves the academic community with a comprehensive collection of books, periodicals, and digital resources across various disciplines.
Address: P. del Rosario St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
University of the Philippines Cebu Library
The University of the Philippines Cebu Library supports the university's educational and research programs with a wide range of academic resources and services.
Address: Gorordo Ave, Lahug, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Cebuano Studies Center
The Cebuano Studies Center is a specialized library and research center dedicated to the study of Cebuano culture, history, and literature.
Address: University of San Carlos, Talamban Campus, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
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