
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
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)
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.
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