Bookshops
Overview
The BA Bookshop was first established in 2002 with the official opening of the Library and is now operating 2 shops in the Library complex: the BA Bookshop which is located at the main entrance of the Library and the Planet shop which is located at the Planetarium Science Center.
The BA Bookshop provides a wide variety of products, Egyptian handicrafts and books from well-known national and international publishers, targeting both Egyptians and non-Egyptians, and focusing on promoting the Library, Alexandria and Egypt.
The Planet Shop focuses on experimental and educational products and books for children aged 5 years and above, and also attracting the interest of adults.
The Bookshops operate not only within the BA, but also outside its borders through distributing BA publications to major bookstores in Cairo, and participating in local and international book fairs.