Public Library in Madinat Salman Proposed

TDT | Manama

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A seafront library with robotics labs and coding spaces has been proposed for Madinat Salman as its population and number of homes continue to rise.

Northern Municipal Council member Basim Abu Idrees, who represents the second constituency, has proposed allocating a site for the Madinat Salman Library for Knowledge and Innovation, followed by a study of its size, cost, facilities and building stages.

‘The idea is to create a modern public library that keeps pace with advances in artificial intelligence and digital technology, while giving students and researchers a suitable place for reading, study and research,’ Abu Idrees said.

A plot off the extension of Avenue 93, overlooking the waterfront, has been suggested for the library. The proposal says it has good road access and lies near schools, universities and other educational sites.

Abu Idrees said Madinat Salman’s growth had increased demand for somewhere pupils, university students and researchers could read and study outside school and university hours.

The library would include printed books, an electronic library, academic databases and digital sources. AI tools would help users search for material and gain access to online services.

Interdisciplinary research spaces and student incubators are also proposed, alongside coding and robotics labs. Young people would have space to develop ideas and projects. The plans also include skills workshops, interactive learning games and quiet rooms for reading and research.

Children and teenagers would have their own areas. The plans also include lecture rooms, training courses and facilities for people with disabilities. A section would cover Bahrain’s history and heritage.

The library would also work with schools and universities on reading, research, AI, coding, robotics and innovation programmes.

Plans show a modern Bahraini design with natural light, green space, parking and full access for people with disabilities. Abu Idrees said the aim was to give residents a place to read, study, learn and meet.