Sharjah: The House of Wisdom (HoW) has introduced annual membership packages as an opportunity for the UAE community to read, play, work, and be entertained throughout the year, enjoying uninterrupted access to world-class sources of knowledge.
The new packages allow members to access the entire collection of HoW’s world-class physical and digital resources for 12 months. Furthermore, depending on the membership grade, members can borrow books for up to three weeks. HoW’s digital library can also be accessed from the comfort of one’s home or on the go on the HoW app, which is downloadable on both iOS and Android devices.
Ms. Marwa Al Aqroubi, Executive Director, House of Wisdom, commented that “our annual membership has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate the diverse interests, needs, and aspirations of our members, which is aligned with our goals to facilitate access to our services and cultivate a community of individuals who are enthusiastic about reading and creativity, which contributes to the growth and prosperity of our society in the long term.”
The Standard Membership allows members to borrow up to 12 books for 15 days and enjoy access to all e-resources in the library. This 12-month package will allow members to enjoy a 10 percent discount on all HoW programmes as well as at their gift stores. HoW’s futuristic meeting pods, which are curated for both official and study group gatherings, can also be booked at a discounted rate.
The Premium Package members will enjoy private access to HoW’s halls, each uniquely designed and taking inspiration from notable figures. They will be invited to special events and enjoy free meeting pod bookings twice a year, depending on availability.
In addition, premium membership allows one to borrow up to 20 books for 21 days and enjoy a massive 20 percent off on all the exciting programmes HoW organises to stimulate learning, new discoveries, and experiences.
HoW further offers students a 20 percent discount on membership. To avail the discounts, students must provide their student ID at the time of registration. Additionally, members will have exclusive free access to special programmes and curated tours of exhibitions hosted at HoW.