Rizal Memorial Library and Museum is a three-story building that serves as a fount of knowledge among education conscious Cebuanos. Today, it is home to the Cebu City Public Library and Information Center.

Cebu City Public Library and Information Center                

Cebu City Public Library and Information center traces its roots from the Cebu Branch Library of the Philippine Library and Museum, now the National Library of the Philippines. It was organized and opened to the public on April 13, 1919 by Mr. Guillermo Restun, the Chief Librarian from the Iloilo Branch. The province of Cebu took charge of the initial collection and other maintenance and operating expenses. Since its establishment, the public library has been housed in many different buildings until an edifice was inaugurated for the library in 1938.

When the Second World War broke out, the library was closed. The building was utilized as headquarters by the Japanese Army, and books were either dumped, ruined, or stolen. In 1953, the institution was reopened due to public clamor. The Cebu City Government appropriated a budget for the library collection and other operating expenses.

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At present, the Cebu City Public Library occupies only the ground floor of the Rizal Memorial Library and Museum.

How to Get There

By air, from Manila, there are daily flights going to Cebu City. By sea, Cebu City's domestic port is the country's busiest. Cebu City is home to almost 80 percent of the country's passenger vessels. The country's largest shipping lines, namely WG&A, Sulpicio Lines, Trans-Asia, George & Peter Lines and Lorenzo Shipping Lines, are headquartered in Cebu. Large passenger ferries with a capacity of 2,000 to 4,000 passengers ply the more distant routes such as Manila, Davao, Butuan City, Zamboanga, and Cagayan de Oro.

There are a number of different jeepneys that pass by the Circle since it’s a main route in the city. You can also take a taxi especially if you stay farther from Cebu City to avoid riding two jeepneys.

Nearest accommodations in Rizal Memorial Library and Museum:

• Asian Belgian Resort - 123 Saavedra Road, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines 6032
• Stefanet's Resort - Panagsama, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines
• Sea Turtle House - Lo-oc, Basdaku, White Beach, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines 6032
• Monterial Guesthouse - Larena Corner, Roxas Street, Poblacion, Guihulngan City, Dumaguete / Negros Oriental, Philippines 6214
• New Eve's Kiosk Dive Resort - Panagsama Beach, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines