The Zameen Library
Persian books to read, borrow and share.
Over 300 books in Persian, from Iranian classics to world literature in translation, on the shelves of our café on Granville Island. Anyone can read them in the café. Zameen Club members borrow them for free.
Zameen Café, 1515 Anderson Street, Granville Island


300+books in the collection, all in Persian
Freeborrowing for Zameen Club members
Opento everyone to read in the café
Waitlistfor books on loan: we email you when they're back
The collection
Browse the books.
Search by title or author. Request any available book, or join the waitlist for one that's on loan.
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Borrowing
How borrowing works.
- Find a bookSearch the collection above. Every book shows whether it's available or on loan.
- Send a requestMembers press "Request to borrow". Not a member yet? Leave your email and join Zameen Club.
- Pick it up at the caféWe email you to arrange pickup at 1515 Anderson Street.
Zameen Club
Borrow for free as a member
Zameen Club members borrow from the library for free. See everything membership includes on the Zameen Club page.
Join Zameen ClubQuestions about a book? [email protected]