Kadıköy Pier, one of the iconic landmarks etched into Istanbul’s memory, is no longer just a meeting and transit point but has also transformed into a living space open to knowledge, culture, and books.
As the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, we opened the Kadıköy Pier Library on April 26, 2023, with a new-generation library concept.
While thousands of people pass through Kadıköy every day, this special venue now serves not only as a pier but also as a cultural hub.
With its spacious 480-square-meter structure and a capacity of 170 people, Kadıköy Pier Library welcomes readers, students, and curious travelers at all hours of the day, keeping pace with Istanbul’s rhythm. The library offers a peaceful atmosphere intertwined with the sea while also creating a breathing space within the hustle and bustle of city life.
Its rich collection of approximately 8,000 works includes a wide selection ranging from literature to art, urban studies to architecture and design, and history to philosophy.
Reflecting İBB’s vision of designing new-generation libraries as the city’s new centers of culture, art, and knowledge, the library also hosts various events.
All local residents can benefit from the lending services of Kadıköy Pier Library,as well as all libraries affiliated with the Library and Museums Directorate under the
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s Department of Urban History and Promotion.
Readers who wish to become members can quickly register and access our services through the İBB Library Mini application via the İstanbul Senin mobile app.
For membership procedures via e-Government, users should log in to turkiye.gov.tr, search for "İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi Kütüphane" (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Library), and click on the link titled "Belediye Kütüphaneleri Üyelik Bilgileri Sorgulama ve Üyelik Başvurusu" (Municipal Libraries Membership Information Inquiry and Application). On the page that opens for new memberships, they can complete their application by filling in the required information and clicking the 'Apply' button. By logging in with the password sent via SMS to their mobile phones and to their email addresses, they can access all services of İBB libraries.
Readers wishing to become members can also apply to our libraries in person with an officially valid identification document such as a Turkish ID card, driver’s license, or passport.
Capacity: 480 m², 170 people
Address: Caferağa, 34710 Kadıköy/Istanbul, Turkey
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