As part of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s vision to transform the traditional concept of libraries and provide Istanbul with new libraries that serve as cultural and educational centers alongside rich book collections, the Muzaffer İzgü Library was opened to the public on November 19, 2022.
Located in the Gülsuyu neighborhood of Maltepe, the library is named after Muzaffer İzgü, a writer who captivated generations with his books for children and young adults, masterfully blending humor with thought-provoking content.
Spanning an area of 700 square meters with a capacity of 130 people, the library boasts a rich collection of 20,000 books, including works from various genres such as history, literature, political science, philosophy, research and analysis, art, IT, technology, science, faith, personal development, cultural heritage, architecture and design, children’s books, and periodicals.
Serving as a center for culture, art, and knowledge in Istanbul’s disadvantaged neighborhoods, particularly for children and youth as well as local residents, the Muzaffer İzgü Library also hosts workshops and discussions.
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.
