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Abrehot Library
Public library of four floors at Arat Kilo, free to use and open 24 hours
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Area
- Arat Kilo
Abrehot Library is a free public library at Arat Kilo, Addis Ababa. It has four floors and 19,000 square metres. It is open 24 hours.
Good for
- Free entry
- Working
- Families
- Late night
- Opened in January 2022 at Arat Kilo
- Four floors and about 19,000 square metres
- Free entry
- Open 24 hours
- Reading area for children
Facilities
- Wifi
- Cafe on site
- Parking
- Wheelchair access
Abrehot Library is a public library at Arat Kilo, in front of the Parliament. It opened in January 2022. Abrehot means enlightenment.
What to expect
The library has four floors and about 19,000 square metres. More than 2,000 people can use it at the same time. There are reading rooms, quiet study rooms, a research and archive section, a reading area for children, a meeting room and halls for events. An online learning zone has computers. Outside there is a garden with olive trees and a space for performances.
The building has a cafeteria and bookshops. Tomoca has a coffee shop at the library.
Entry
The library is free and open to every reader. To become a member, go to the desk once.
Opening hours
The library is open 24 hours, on weekends and holidays too. It can close for a short time early in the morning for cleaning.
Getting there
The library is at Arat Kilo, a short walk from Holy Trinity Cathedral, Unity Park and the Ethiopian Science Museum. The entrance and the car park have wheelchair access.
Good to know
Students fill the reading rooms before exams, so go early for a seat. Call +251 11 170 4882 or write to admin@abrehot.org.et with questions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abrehot Library free?
Yes. The library is free and open to every reader.
When is Abrehot Library open?
The library is open 24 hours, on weekends and holidays too.
Where is Abrehot Library?
The library is at Arat Kilo, in front of the Parliament.
Sources
Profile last reviewed November 12, 2026.
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