The Konya Gar Library (which means train station in English), located in a detached building next to the Konya High-Speed Train Station, was established in collaboration with the Konya Metropolitan Municipality. The Konya Gar Library houses robotics, calligraphy and reed flute workshops, discussion groups, art exhibition rooms, reading areas, a cafe, a children's and youth room, a city library, and more.
The Konya Gar Library operates under the Konya Provincial Public Library Directorate and is housed in a building that was previously known as the "German houses," which were owned by the Turkish State Railways and were used as residential quarters for a period of time. The building was restored by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality and now serves as the Konya Gar Library.
It is believed that the building was constructed in the late 19th century, around the same time as the Konya Gar building. As a result, both buildings feature German architecture. The Konya Metropolitan Municipality has restored these buildings without causing damage to their historical structure, preserving them for future generations. When the library was established, significant effort was put into creating a concept library.
The Konya Gar Library is the first library to embody the concept of libraries that the General Directorate of Libraries and Publications envisioned for transportation terminals, high-speed train stations, and airports.
The library has several sections, including the City Library, Study Room, Technical Unit, Disability Room, Youth Room, Children's Room, Multipurpose Hall, Reading Rooms, Robotics Workshop, Exhibition and Art Rooms, Meeting Room, Discussion Room, Calligraphy Workshop, Calligraphy Exhibition Hall, Reed Flute Education Workshop, Reed Flute Performance Hall, and Archive Section.
