About the Library

Yap State Public Library is a valuable community resource, providing materials, information, services and programs to support and enrich lives and to promote lifelong learning and the enjoyment of reading. The Library has been a supported service of the State of Yap since its creation. Located in Colonia, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia. The Library is open five days a week: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

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On April 9, 2004, Typhoon Sudal hit Yap State, a tiny island in the Pacific Islands. The Yap State Public Library was devastated. What was once a vibrant, well-used public library serving a population of 8,000 people was reduced to a ruin.

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Today, the Yap State Public Library has a beautiful rebuilt facility. The National Library of Australia and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) generously provided $ 20,000 to help purchase much-needed books, computers, equipment, shelving, furniture and a locally constructed Circulation Counter.

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Where is Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia? Click here

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