Tutong District Library

Tutong District Library (Malay: Perpustakaan Daerah Tutong, officially Perpustakaan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Daerah Tutong) is a public library located in Tutong, Brunei. The library is one of the public libraries operated by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei.[1] It is the only public library in Tutong District.

Tutong District Library
Perpustakaan Daerah Tutong
Perpustakaan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Daerah Tutong
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4°49′00.2″N 114°39′33.5″E / 4.816722°N 114.659306°E / 4.816722; 114.659306
LocationBukit Bendera, Tutong, Brunei
TypePublic library
Established1 September 1975 (1975-09-01)
Branch ofDewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Library

History

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The library was established on 1 September 1975, initially at Jalan Enche Awang.[2] The construction of what is eventually the current building in Bukit Bendera began on 9 May 1990 and was completed in about two years.[2] It was inaugurated on 21 July 1992 by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in conjunction with His Majesty's 46th birthday celebration in the district.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Perpustakaan DBP Seluruh Negara". www.dbplibrary.gov.bn. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Perpustakaan Daerah Tutong". www.dbplibrary.gov.bn. Retrieved 19 December 2017.

4°49′00.2″N 114°39′33.5″E / 4.816722°N 114.659306°E / 4.816722; 114.659306