Ashkelon's public libraries: branches and opening hours
Ashkelon's public library network is run by the municipality's library department. The largest branch is the Media-Tech library on David Ben-Gurion Boulevard 15; a separate children's and youth library operates in Givat Zion, at Shivat Zion Street 5.
Hours vary from branch to branch and can change seasonally or before holidays — for example, the Burton library serves readers on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 15:00 to 19:00, and on Wednesdays from 8:00 to 12:00. It's worth checking the current schedule for Media-Tech and other branches by phone at 08-673-3994 or on the city library system's website.
Most branches offer, besides lending books, reading rooms, dedicated children's and teen areas, and computer access — particularly useful for students during exam periods.
What you can do at the library besides borrowing books
- Reading rooms — for independent study and exam prep
- Children's and teen areas — with a separate collection
- Computer access — useful for schoolchildren and students
Hours vary not just by branch but by day of the week within the same branch — for example, the Mediatheque has shorter hours on Wednesdays. Check the schedule for the specific branch you're visiting by calling 08-673-3994 rather than relying on the network's general hours.
FAQ
- Where is Ashkelon's main library?
- The Media-Tech library on David Ben-Gurion Boulevard 15 is the largest branch of the city network.
- Is there a separate children's library?
- Yes, in Givat Zion, at Shivat Zion Street 5.
- How do I check a specific branch's hours?
- Call 08-673-3994 or check the Ashkelon library system's website — hours change seasonally and before holidays.
- Can I study at the library?
- Yes, most branches have reading rooms and computer access.