The running of public libraries can be pointed out as another service carried out by the Bentota local council. Through this, the ability to build the knowledge and attitudes of the local school children and the elderly community has been obtained. These libraries will contribute in creating a virtuous society. Even now, four fully equipped libraries and a mobile library are maintained. Through this, it has been possible to provide a great service to school students and readers in the area.
| Part number | Library Name | Address | Library Staff | Phone number | 2023 For January Number of Books | 2023 Readership as of January | Opening hours and dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bento Public Library | Benthota | GI Kumarasinghe JGPW Vajirani | 077-6195871 077-8687119 | 12819 | 2947 | Every day except public holidays and Sundays A.M. 8.30 From at 1 p.m. till 4.30 p.m remain open. |
| 02 | Haburugala Public Library | Haburugala, Bento. | TAM Gunaratne HAI Sumudu | 077-6308310 071-3237233 | 8513 | 1685 | |
| 03 | The hole Public Library | Induruwa, Bento. | AH Harshi Kanchana W.G.L. Nimantika | 071-4129556 071-2859830 | 8494 | 1198 | |
| 04 | Gonagala Public Library | Gonagala, Fig. | UK Pradeepa Lakmali | 071-3799684 | 2760 | 409 | Every day except public holidays and Sundays, Thursdays A.M. 8.30 From at 1 p.m. till 4.30 p.m remain open. |
| 05 | Little pig Mobile Library | Kshetrarama Temple, Kuda Uragaha, Benthota. | UK Pradeepa Lakmali | 071-3799684 | 2873 | 229 | Books are disposed of on Thursdays only |
