Neilson Hays Library, Bangkok

Found it on a way back to hotel in an overcast wet day. Love this beautiful heritage library instantly at first eyes. Free entrance for community members. Charged 100 Baht per visitor. No photo inside. Lowering volume to listen raindrop fallen on the roof. Library collection categorized into new release, fiction and non-fiction, and featured 1/3 of itself for young readers. A gentle librarian introduced me to use laptop to search books as needed; however, I preferred approach shelves to discover by serendipity. The yellowish light created relax atmosphere, inviting readers sit comfortable to enjoy themself with pleasant reading ambiance.

This is a very old exquisite architecture. Surrounding is quite good for visit. If you are into reading (English), i'm totally recommended this place. The librarian is so nice, helpful and speak English very well. Plus if you have a child, I am strongly recommended you to apply for a membership here. It's really worth the money. There will be an activity on every Saturday morning, which are stories telling and crafting (after the end of the stories). Also, this library accepts the credit card payment! Which is splendid!

A beautiful building. And it is great to see the effort put into running a lending library in Bangkok. The collection of books is vast and new ones are added. There are also regular events such as classical music, book readings and of course the second hand book sales for which donations of old books are sought. Support this place.

Beautiful Colonial Architecture. Very well kept. I had a beautiful quiet time in the heart of Bangkok. Definitely an urban oasis. Great book selections . One of my favorite places to be in Bkk♥️

The library is small but packed with books. Has very limited seating, and really appreciate the hallowed quiet atmosphere, which is a great refuge from the noisy shopping streets of the area. You may still hear traffic inside, but the place let's you zone out with books very quickly.