The Ultimate Commute Guide to Libraries in Iloilo City

Iloilo is privileged to have public libraries open to the communities. Ilonggos can access free resources, including books, magazines, newspapers, e-books, audiobooks, and more. This enables the Ilonggos to pursue their interests, learn new skills, and stay informed, without having to spend money.

However, some may be hesitant to pay a visit because of high-fare rates via Taxi or Apps and some may have difficulty in identifying what jeepney to ride going these libraries. The minimum fare is only P12 (traditional)-P14 (modern) pesos which is more budget-friendly, especially for students.

Here is the list of a few public and academic libraries in Iloilo City and the jeepney routes that are passing by the area make your public transportation commute more efficient.

Public Libraries in Iloilo City: How to get there by jeepney

Public libraries are libraries funded by the government and are open for the public.  These libraries provide access to books, magazines, newspapers, audio and e-books, DVDs, and other materials. They also offer a variety of services, including computer and internet access, educational programs, research assistance, and cultural events. 

There are two active public libraries in the city, the Iloilo Provincial Library and the Iloilo City Library. The City Library's main branch is in the Graciano Lopez Jaena Learning Center and museum, and there are plans to build a library in every district in the city. As of this writing, Arevalo has an open and active district library and the other district libraries are currently being planned. Here are the three public libraries in the city and how to get there via jeepney: 

Iloilo Provincial Library & Archives Office (Casa Real)

Iloilo Provincial Library and Archives serves as the public library for the province. They are open for study and research from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Provincial Library is located at Casa Real, the old provincial capitol of Iloilo.

ROUTE # 1A BO. OBRERO – ILOILO CITY PROPER LOOP

ROUTE # 1B LAPUZ – ILOILO CITY PROPER LOOP

ROUTE # 3 UNGKA – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA CPU

ROUTE # 5 FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA SM CITY

ROUTE # 9 MOHON – INFANTE LOOP

ROUTE # 10 TAGBAK – ILOILO CITY PROPER

ROUTE # 11 LA PAZ – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA ISATU

ROUTE # 15 MOLO – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA BALUARTE LOOP

ROUTE # 19 BITO-ON- LAPAZ VIA COASTAL LOOP

ROUTE # 24 LA PAZ – FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB VIA NABITASAN LOOP

Local tip: The best landmark to tell the driver where you are headed is "Capitol" or "Casa Real".

Iloilo City Public Library (Fajardo St.)

The Iloilo City Public Library is located at the Graciano Lopez Jaena Learning Center and Museum, which was formerly the home of the Ilonggo national hero.

The Library is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM from Mondays to Saturdays (except Holidays). To cater to the demand of student users for longer library hours, the library opened its doors until night time and Saturdays.

ROUTE # 3 UNGKA – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA CPU

ROUTE # 22 UNGKA – LA PAZ VIA CPU – ISATU LOOP

FIRST TOWN ILOILO: PAVIA LA PAZ JEEPNEY ROUTE

Local tip: The best landmark to tell the driver where you are headed is "Bangga CPU", "Banana Cracker", or "Graciano Library".

 

Iloilo City Public Library Sta. Filomena (Arevalo)

Mayor Jerry Treñas storytelling to kids at the Sta. Filomena District Library

The city government and Mayor Jerry Treñas plans to build a public library for every district in Iloilo City. In Arevalo, the Iloilo City Public Library branch is temporarily located at the Sta. Filomena Daycare Center. A separate building for the library, the Justice Ramon Avanceña Library, is currently being built in Arevalo. The present library will eventually be converted to a barangay reading center. They are open for study and research from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

ROUTE # 2 CALAPARAN CALUMPANG – ILOILO CITY PROPER

ROUTE # 17 VILLA BAYBAY TO ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA BONIFACIO

Local tip: The best landmark to tell the driver where you are headed is "Plaza Villa", or "Villa Supermart" for Calumpang. And for Villa Baybay, you will alight at the gate exactly.

These jeepneys are on the other side of the Plaza Villa but you can walk going to Iloilo City Public Library Sta. Filomena:

ROUTE # 9 MOHON – INFANTE LOOP

ROUTE # 20 VILLA -JARO VIA SOOC/OÑATE/FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB

ROUTE # 23 MOHON – MANDURRIAO BUSINESS DISTRICT

FIRST TOWN ILOILO: OTON ANHAWAN JEEPNEY ROUTE

FIRST TOWN ILOILO: OTON DERECHO JEEPNEY ROUTE

Local tip: The best landmark to tell the driver where you are headed is "Plaza Villa".

Academic Libraries in Iloilo City: How to get there by jeepney

University and college libraries, also known as academic libraries, usually serve the needs of the school community, faculty, and students. Resources are related to the courses and curriculum offered by the school. As Iloilo City is home to many prestigious universities, their academic libraries also offer rich information resources and services. Here are the directions to the libraries of major academic institutions in the city:

Henry Luce III Library (CPU)

The Henry Luce III Library of Central Philippine University is considered to be one of the largest libraries in Western Visayas. Aside from the main collection housing resources to support the curriculum, it is also home to several special collections such as the Theology Library, Meyer Asian Collection, and a rich Archives section with historical documents and other resources. CPU students and alumni can enjoy free access to the library. Outside researchers may access the library for a fee. For more information, visit their website.

Via CPU Main Gate

ROUTE # 3 UNGKA – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA CPU

ROUTE # 22 UNGKA – LA PAZ VIA CPU – ISATU LOOP

FIRST TOWN ILOILO: PAVIA LA PAZ JEEPNEY ROUTE

Local tip: The best landmark to tell the driver where you are headed is "CPU Main Gate".

Via CPU Gate 7

ROUTE # 4 UNGKA-ILOILO CITY VIA DIVERSION FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB LOOP

FIRST TOWN ILOILO: PAVIA DIVERSION JEEPNEY ROUTE

Local tip: The best landmark to tell the driver where you are headed is "CPU Gate 7" or "Indian Trail".

 

University of San Agustin Learning Resource Center

The LRC is a multi-media center that supports the educational programs and research initiatives of the University of San Agustin, a private Catholic university run by the Augustinian Province of Santo Niño de Cebu, Philippines of the Order of Saint Augustine in Iloilo City. Founded in 1904, San Agustin was the first school to attain university status in 1953. The University also opened their Museum and Archives for the public.

ROUTE # 5 FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA SM CITY

ROUTE # 9 MOHON – INFANTE LOOP

ROUTE # 10 TAGBAK – ILOILO CITY PROPER

ROUTE # 11 LA PAZ – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA ISATU

ROUTE # 12A MANDURRIAO – MOLO VIA TABUCAN LOOP

ROUTE # 12B MANDURRIAO – VIA FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB LOOP

ROUTE # 13A HIBAO-AN – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA TABUCAN HUB

ROUTE # 13B HIBAO-AN – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB

ROUTE # 15 MOLO – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA BALUARTE LOOP

ROUTE # 17 VILLA BAYBAY TO ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA BONIFACIO

Local tip: The best landmark to tell the driver where you are headed is "San Agustin" or "San-Ag".

 

West Visayas State University Learning Resource Center

The Library supports the three-fold functions of the University, namely: instruction, research, and extension through access to quality resources and services.

ROUTE # 3 UNGKA – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA CPU

ROUTE # 10 TAGBAK – ILOILO CITY PROPER

Local tip: The best landmark to tell the driver where you are headed is "West".

University of the Visayas Library (UPV Iloilo City)

The UPV Iloilo City campus houses the College of Management (CM), High School, and the Graduate Libraries. These libraries support and serve the different programs of study and research in their respective units.

General Luna Gate

ROUTE # 5 FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA SM CITY

ROUTE # 9 MOHON – INFANTE LOOP

ROUTE # 12A MANDURRIAO – MOLO VIA TABUCAN LOOP

ROUTE # 12B MANDURRIAO – VIA FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB LOOP

ROUTE # 13A HIBAO-AN – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA TABUCAN HUB

ROUTE # 13B HIBAO-AN – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB

ROUTE # 15 MOLO – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA BALUARTE LOOP

ROUTE # 17 VILLA BAYBAY TO ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA BONIFACIO

Delgado Gate

ROUTE # 4 UNGKA-ILOILO CITY VIA DIVERSION FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB LOOP

ROUTE # 7 COMPANIA – ILOILO CITY PROPER LOOP

Infante Gate

ROUTE # 8 PAROLA – INFANTE VIA SUPER LOOP

FIRST TOWN ILOILO: PAVIA DIVERSION JEEPNEY ROUTE

FIRST TOWN ILOILO: LEGANES DIVERSION JEEPNEY ROUTE

Local tip: The best landmark to tell the driver where you are headed is "UPV" or "UP", or "Stoplight".

DepEd Library Hub (Mabini-General Luna)

DepEd's Library hubs serves as the storehouse of books and learning materials for every schools division in the country.  

ROUTE # 5 FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA SM CITY

ROUTE # 9 MOHON – INFANTE LOOP

ROUTE # 10 TAGBAK – ILOILO CITY PROPER

ROUTE # 11 LA PAZ – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA ISATU

ROUTE # 12A MANDURRIAO – MOLO VIA TABUCAN LOOP

ROUTE # 12B MANDURRIAO – VIA FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB LOOP

ROUTE # 13A HIBAO-AN – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA TABUCAN HUB

ROUTE # 13B HIBAO-AN – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB

ROUTE # 15 MOLO – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA BALUARTE LOOP

ROUTE # 17 VILLA BAYBAY TO ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA BONIFACIO

Local tip: The best landmark to tell the driver where you are headed is "Jubilee Hall" or "Mabini Elem. School", "Division Office" or "SPED".

SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department Library (Tigbauan)

Bonus Library: This is the research library with a focus on aquaculture.  This one is located in Tigbauan (Iloilo town) and Tigbauan jeepneys are passing by the area. Jeepneys going to Guimbal, Miag-ao, and San Joaquin may also pass by the SEAFDEC Library. Residents of Iloilo City can ride Tigbauan jeepneys only in Mohon Terminal and Iloilo Terminal Market (Super).

Iloilo City Jeepneys going Mohon Terminal

ROUTE # 9 MOHON – INFANTE LOOP

ROUTE # 20 VILLA -JARO VIA SOOC/OÑATE/FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB

ROUTE # 23 MOHON – MANDURRIAO BUSINESS DISTRICT

FIRST TOWN ILOILO: OTON ANHAWAN JEEPNEY ROUTE

FIRST TOWN ILOILO: OTON DERECHO JEEPNEY ROUTE

Iloilo City Jeepneys going Iloilo Terminal Market (Super)

ROUTE # 2 CALAPARAN CALUMPANG – ILOILO CITY PROPER

ROUTE # 4 UNGKA-ILOILO CITY VIA DIVERSION FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB LOOP

ROUTE # 7 COMPANIA – ILOILO CITY PROPER LOOP

ROUTE # 8 PAROLA – INFANTE VIA SUPER LOOP

ROUTE # 9 MOHON – INFANTE LOOP

ROUTE # 10 TAGBAK – ILOILO CITY PROPER

ROUTE # 11 LA PAZ – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA ISATU

ROUTE # 12A MANDURRIAO – MOLO VIA TABUCAN LOOP

ROUTE # 12B MANDURRIAO – VIA FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB LOOP

ROUTE # 13A HIBAO-AN – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA TABUCAN HUB

ROUTE # 13B HIBAO-AN – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB

ROUTE # 15 MOLO – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA BALUARTE LOOP

For a detailed explanation of each route, you can check Iloilo City Jeepney Routes.