Named after Peyami Safa, one of the prominent authors of the Republican era in Turkish literature, our library was designed with the vision of adding new libraries to Istanbul that serve not only as places with rich book collections but also as cultural and educational centers. The Peyami Safa Library opened its doors on March 29, 2022.

The library’s collection includes 12,000 books, covering a wide variety of subjects such as history, literature, political science, philosophy, research, art, informatics, technology, science, religion, personal development, cultural heritage, architecture and design, children’s books, and periodicals.

The Peyami Safa Library regularly hosts workshops and activities in literature, theater, painting, music, and other arts; educational activities for children; supportive seminars for parents; creative writing workshops; author-reader meetings; cartooning and illustration workshops; screenwriting workshops; video art sessions; IT workshops, and more. The library also offers study programs to support students preparing for exams, meeting the need for study spaces for local students. Spanning an area of 550 square meters, the library serves Istanbul residents with a capacity of 130 people.

Readers can also quickly register and access our services through the İBB Library Mini application on the İstanbul Senin mobile app.

For membership 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 "Belediye Kütüphaneleri Üyelik Bilgileri Sorgulama ve Üyelik Başvurusu" link. On the page that opens, fill in the required information for a new membership and complete the process by clicking the 'Apply' button. You can then access all İBB library services using the password sent to your mobile phone and email address.