Any libraries with english books for children in bangkok?

[tangcoral]

I post in another section but thought I might get more hits here...

I know about Nielson Hays but membership cost way too much for me.

Are there any cheaper options to borrow children books in english?

I can travel anywhere in bangkok.

[Forethat]

Did I understand this correctly? A two year membership at Nielson Hays cost 5000THB (£90 or $153) and you cant afford that, alternatively you're not prepared to make the sacrifices required to acquire the books for your child?

[tangcoral]

Sorry I forgot to mention that I'm here in bkk for 1.5 months as I normally live in chiangmai...thought since were here for the kids during the short summer break we could go cheaper.

[harrry]

I understand there is a library at central world which is ran by the government and has English books. Just as in Chiang Mai there is a library and also an outreach reading room in Kad Suan Kau on floor one I think. I have seen english books there as i have drank my very good 10 baht coffee.

[ozsamurai]

buy a tablet, get all the books you want, portable. I carry a phablet, and can organize bedtime stories with the swipe of a screen, or just hand it over to the munchkins to read by themselves. You'd be surprised what you can get for free.

[edit] The app you will need is called Aldiko, be your own library

Oz

Edited June 20, 2014 by ozsamurai

[Niranut]

TK Park is the library on the 8th floor of Central World. You can do a 20 baht day pass to check it out. If you have a long-term visa or work permit, they will give you the Thai price (200/year). The non-Thai price is also reasonable at 400/year.

http://www.tkpark.or.th/eng/intro/

There is also a smaller library on the 21st floor of the Elephant Tower called Apple Tree Library. You need to call first to make an appointment. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/302638859841847/

HTH

[WorriedNoodle]

I suppose the idea of lending stuff (in this case books - even for young children) and expecting to get it back is something hard to comprehend in this part of the world, hence the dearth of libraries.

[Forethat]

TK Park is the library on the 8th floor of Central World. You can do a 20 baht day pass to check it out. If you have a long-term visa or work permit, they will give you the Thai price (200/year). The non-Thai price is also reasonable at 400/year.

http://www.tkpark.or.th/eng/intro/

There is also a smaller library on the 21st floor of the Elephant Tower called Apple Tree Library. You need to call first to make an appointment. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/302638859841847/

HTH

This is great. Good info. Thanks!

[Niranut]

Replied to your other post, and sharing here FYI. BKK Kids just posted a nice listing of library and book resources here:

http://www.bkkkids.com/english-kids-books-bangkok/

[Gentmartin]

If I may, can i just mention my wife sells English Childrens books online (mostly new but a few used and all directly imported from UK) and from her bookshop / ice cream shop in Lamlukka...

www.smilebookclubforkids.com

Thanks :-)