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Located in the same building as Indonesian architect Sjarief Realrich’s studio, OMAH library positions itself as an integral part of Jakarta’s architecture communities, often engaging in collaborations with other organizations, universities and individuals, in order to develop lasting partnerships that aim to nurture an interest in architecture especially among the younger generation. It is not only home to a wide range of books, but is also regularly used for discussions, workshops and lectures.
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The OMAH library and bookstore is an open library that focuses on knowledge development on all things architecture. Previously located in Blok M area, this place now has new address. The Book Nook is open every Thursday from 11 AM to 5 PM, but can also be visited on any other day by appointment. The library also collaborates with universities in their “Pop Up Book Nook” events, where they bring the collection to campuses, festivals and parks, as the people behind PannaFoto Institute believe that there is a great interest among the younger generation in Indonesia in photojournalism and photography in general. Most of the people who frequent the Book Nook are photographers and photography students, but everybody is welcome to stop by and read the books on the spot. Owned by PannaFoto Institute, a non-profit organization that aims to develop photojournalism and documentary photography in Indonesia, the Book Nook features a part of the institute’s collection of photobooks, many of which were donations from the Goethe-Institut Jakarta. We have compiled a list of libraries you maybe haven’t heard of before but that are definitely worth a visit. The libraries at the Ministry for Education and Culture and the National Library, located in Salemba, Central Jakarta, for instance, boast a large collection of books in various genres and are frequented by students, researchers and professionals alike.īut Jakarta is also home to a number of smaller, low-key libraries, many of which specialize on certain genres or topics - hidden gems that offer a welcome retreat for book lovers. There is a common misconception among Indonesians that libraries are eerie places, crammed with dusty old books - which is, of course, not the case.