Mobile Library
The mobile library is called “Tomoshibi-go” willtravel around the city for people who live far
from the library. We hope they can enjoy
reading books, too.
〇The mobile library distributes 2,000 books
around the city.
〇Each person can borrow up to 10 books. The
return date will be set on the mobile library’s
following visit. For more information regarding
our mobile library, please contact us.

Kitakami City Library Guide
City Libraries are public facilities; they arefreely available to anyone.

Hours of Operation

024-0093 2-5-35 Hongoku-cho, Kitakami-shi
Phone:0197-63-3359 Fax:0197-63-5545

Central Library
Tuesday–Friday : 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, National Holiday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Ezuriko Branch & Waga Branch: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

EventsClosed Days

We provide you many events, such as story
hour, and various exhibitions.

●Every Monday （When a Monday falls on anational holiday, the following day, Tuesday
will be closed.）●New Year Holidays●Special appointed dates for processing
books.Both Ezuriko Branch & Waga Branch
are closed on national holidays.

Library Volunteers
We have Library volunteers who help with thestory hour, book repairs, and organizing books.
Please contact the library if you are interested
in becoming a volunteer.

024-0071 17-116 Kami-Ezuriko, Kitakami-shi
Phone:0197-77-2215

024-0331 11-160 Yokokawame, Waga-cho,
Kitakami-shi
Phone:0197-72-8307

You can borrow books from the above
three libraries.

Who can check out a book?
●Residents in Kitakami or people whocommute to Kitakami.
●People who live in Hanamaki City, Oshu
City,Tono City, Nishi-Waga Town andKanegasaki Town.
Registration
To obtain a library card, a person should fillout an application form with youridentification card, such as health insurance
card, driver’s license, or student ID.
〇If you do not use your library card for 3 years,
your registration may be canceled.

How can I borrow a book?

What if I damage or lose a book?

Library Website

Bring the books to be borrowed with yourlibrary card to the service counter.
Magazines & Books
Up to 10 items for 4 weeks.
CD/ DVD/ Cassette
Up to 6 items for 4 weeks (these items areincluded in above 10 items).
The library card can be used at all Kitakami
City Libraries. (Central, Ezuriko, Waga andmobile library)
You can borrow 10 items from each library.
〇If you live outside of Kitakami City, we would
like to confirm your identification card once ayear.
〇Please inform us when you lose your librarycard, or when you change your name, addressor phone number.

When you lose or damage an item, please
inform the service counter. Our staff will
repair the books, so please do not repair themusing tapes or glue by yourself.
If we are unable to fix them, you will be
required to pay.

You can search for items and check the library
events through your computer or mobile phone.
After you register your password, you canreserve and confirm the item’s availability.
Please register at the service counter.

How can I return a book?
Please return all items to the counter by thereturn date. When the library is closed, you
can return books to the Book Return Post which
is located outside of the library. However,when you return CDs, DVDs, and big picture
books , you can’t return them to the Book
Return Post. You should return them inside
the library.
〇You can return books to any libraries.
(Central, Ezuriko, Waga and mobile library)〇We cannot extend rental periods. Please
return them within the period. If the books
are unreserved, you can borrow them again.

How do I reserve books?
When a book is checked out or there is anotherone in another branch, you will be able to makea reservation.
We request that you fill out the application
form to reserve them at the counter. (Up to 10items)〇You may reserve books through the library
web site or the mobile phone website.
(Your password will be required in advance.)〇If the library does not own the book you want,please feel free to ask us.

How to find books
When you require assistance with research orreference databases, please feel free to ask us
at the counter or by phone. You can also use
the library search engine.

Kitakami City Library Website
http://www.library-kitakami.jp/Mobile phone Website ⇒Photocopying Service
Photocopy is available only for our databasesunder the Copyright Law. You can copy a single
sheet of paper per person. (Charges apply)

Internet Service
Wi-Fi service is available for customers. You
will be available to bring in your own computerand use our Wi-Fi and internet services. You
can charge your devices as well.

Other Services〇Audio books, DVDs and CDs〇Home delivery service〇Rental Service－Video materials andplayback equipment for groups