Sultan Ismail Library - Johor Bahru, Johor

Afiqah A.

Spacious kids friendly library and havent occupy much by public which make it accesible for non locals as well. RM 1 fee if you enquire to utilize either wifi or power source per entry. I believe there’s another floor on top but didnt manage to explore much. Washroom was cleanly service by staff with heritage interior. PC was fully occupief by primary students and there’s a lounge corner as well as newspaper materials and some bookshelves corner. Overall was okay as this is some government initiative library and to advocate reading culture

Alanna

The last time I visited this library was as a school-going student, and now it's my turn to bring my school-going kids here 🤭

Didn't go to the upper two levels this visit. The children's section at the ground floor has been done up well with a bright, conducive environment. Good selection of books which are neatly arranged. You can use their computers at RM2/hour.

During this school holiday, they have their "Back To PSI" programme with various scheduled activities. Free participation; good effort to make the library a familiar place from young and go digital-free for a while.

Al I.

Best library for young kids especially. Environment yg selesa, bersih. Spacious, ruang selesa, pilih je nak duduk mana. Kat atas ada surau yg bersih, tempat duduk pun banyak. Bolehlah bawa anak anak membaca, belajar kenal buku kat sini 😉

Lagi thumbs up bila buka sampai pukul 6pm. So kita pun tak rushing.

Mohd Z.

This place simply forgotten by most of us. We don't care much about library. Any library. But I think if we do not have any place to go especially in the weekend, we can bring our kids here. It's really calm and healing. It's a great place to hangout for reading or at least just watching row of books.

Atiqah K.

The library is quite large. On the first floor, the air conditioning was extremely cold, which I enjoyed! However, I was a bit disappointed because the computers outside weren't working. I had to use the computers in the children's play area, but they were very slow, so I gave up. The internet was fast and free. There is a charge of RM1 for electricity per entry, but I noticed some people were using it anyway without paying.

I'm disappointed that backpacks aren't allowed. How am I supposed to bring my laptop, drink, stationery, paper, and book? Please consider changing this rule; you can check my bag if you want.

The toilets are clean but have an old-school vibe, and there is only one on a single floor. The library also has a prayer room, and parking is free. Just follow Google Maps, and you'll find the destination easily.

I went yesterday to study, but it seemed to be closed. Is there any update on the opening and closing times, especially since Johor has changed its weekends to Saturday and Sunday?

Saadah

Sangat selesa, Interior konsep terbuka dengan pencahayaan yang baik. Tingkat G ada ruang umum, multimedia dan kanak2. Tingkat 1 ada ruang bacaan dewasa, ruang bacaan senyap dan surau. Ada juga beberapa discussion rooms. Free wifi & sangat banyak plug point (bayaran RM1), beg perlu simpan di ruang simpanan. Meja yg selesa untuk bekerja. Tandas yang bersih. Encik di front desk sangat mesra & membantu.

akmal H.

A good library to study with free wifi available and only RM 1 charge to use their charging facilities without any time limit. There’s praying facilities, good toilet and also kids’ room which is convenient for parents. Top library in Johor I would say. I believe that we should build more libraries in the city since this is quite far for me to go here.

MiraJay Y.

I make comparison with National Library Jalan Tun Razak as reference(Because thats the only other library I go in my entire life)

1. ENTRANCE PARKING : A bit confusing. i almost doubt the gate entrance. Macam eh, aku sesat ke 🤔

2. PARKING RATE : Free ❤️❤️❤️

3. LOBBY : Ada section kanak kanak. I tak masuk dalam tu, so cannot review more

4. So utk adult reading section, YOU NEED TO REGISTER TO USE ELECTRICITY ⚡️. WIfi password minta dekat counter.

5. CANNOT BRING BAGS. Diorang masih guna rules lama, tak boleh bawak masuk bag, even if you bring laptops

6. BOOKS: not much of books for references. Tapi utk novel, limited to malay novels. Not much of english novels.

7. Tapi this library complete with discussion room, silent room, which is very very helpful

Would I come back ? No. I would want to explore other library.