Facilities

Restrooms
The restroom facilities are located on level B1 next to the Antiquities Museum. The restrooms may be reached by taking the stairs to the right of the Tours Desk, in the main entrance, down one flight.

Telephones
Mobile usage is not allowed within the library reading area. Public payphones are available for use on level B1 next to the Antiquities Museum. The payphones may be reached by taking the stairs to the right of the Tours Desk, in the main entrance, down one flight.

Disabled Services
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is a knowledge facility that caters to all users, regardless of any disabilities or special needs. In order to fulfill its mission of promoting the development of an independent, self-confident, and literate citizenry through the provision of open access to cultural, intellectual, and informational resources of all types, the BA offers a broad range of services for people with all types of disabilities.

Praying
The BA is conveniently situated amongst many mosques and churches in order to fulfill the religious needs of our patrons. You may request a map of these facilities from any of the reference librarians.