Best Bookstores and Libraries in Makati City
Summary: What are the best bookstores and libraries in Makati City? In this article we highlight the best bookstores and libraries in Makati City.
Fully Booked
Fully Booked is a popular bookstore chain in the Philippines offering a wide selection of books across various genres, including a dedicated section for children's books and creative arts.
Website: www.fullybookedonline.com
Address: Ground Floor, Greenbelt 5, Legazpi St., Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila
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: Glorietta 1, Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila
Powerbooks
Powerbooks is a specialty bookstore that provides a cozy atmosphere for book lovers, with a wide array of titles, especially in the fields of fiction and lifestyle.
Website: www.powerbooks.com.ph
Address: Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila
A Different Bookstore
A Different Bookstore is an independent bookstore known for its curated selection of literary and contemporary titles, often hosting community events and book signings.
Address: Serendra Piazza, McKinley Parkway, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila (near Makati)
Booksale
Booksale is a popular second-hand bookstore chain in the Philippines, offering a wide variety of pre-loved books at affordable prices, including rare and out-of-print titles.
Address: Cash & Carry Mall, Filmore St, Palanan, Makati, Metro Manila
Makati Public Library
Makati Public Library is a city government-run library that provides a range of services to residents, including access to books, periodicals, and digital resources.
Address: 2551 Don Pedro, Makati, 1235 Metro Manila
Ayala Museum Library
The Ayala Museum Library specializes in Philippine history and art, offering a rich collection of books, periodicals, and rare historical documents for researchers and enthusiasts.
Website: www.ayalamuseum.org
Address: Makati Ave cor. De La Rosa St, Greenbelt Park, Makati, Metro Manila
AIM Conference Center Manila (ACCM) Library
The ACCM Library is part of the Asian Institute of Management and caters to students, faculty, and researchers, focusing on business, management, and related disciplines.
Address: Benavidez corner Trasierra Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati, Metro Manila
Supreme Court of the Philippines Library - Makati Branch
This library serves the legal community with a comprehensive collection of legal resources, law books, and Philippine jurisprudence.
Address: 3rd Flr., Hall of Justice Bldg., Makati City Hall Complex, J.P. Rizal St., Makati, Metro Manila
Goethe-Institut Philippinen Library
The Goethe-Institut Philippinen Library offers a selection of German-language media and materials related to German culture, language, and society.
Website: www.goethe.de/ins/ph/en/sta/mak/bib.html
Address: G/ 4-5F Adamson Centre 121 L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati, Metro Manila
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