Shanghai Library (Shanghai Tushuguan)
Opened in 1996, this city library is a state-of-the-art facility with many modern reading rooms, including one devoted to foreign periodicals (4th floor; Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm). The collection includes almost two million rare scrolls, manuscripts, and books that can be viewed upon request, though you'll have to apply for a temporary library card. Downstairs, west of the main entrance, is a low-priced Internet cafe.
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| Hours | Daily 8:30am-8:30pm | |
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| Address | Huaihai Zhong Lu 1557 | |
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| Location | Xuhui (between Wulumuqi Zhong Lu and Hunan Lu, near American Consulate) | |
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| Transportation | Metro: Hengshan Lu | |
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| Phone | 021/6445-5555 | |
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| Prices | Free admission (but temporary library card at ¥10/$1.25 required to read publications) | |