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The official website of the National Library of Karelia is a visiting card of the library and a story about its activity. The site is a single access point to electronic resources and online services.

Mission of the National Library

New and spacious spaces of the National Library of Karelia

The National Library of the Republic of Karelia is a place for reading, communication, creativity and new ideas. The National Library is an institution which fulfils different functions in the field of information activity, preservation of traditions, education and intellectual leisure. We aim at becoming an open social center for the local community.

Latest news

On Old New Year, the National Library of Karelia held a meeting In the Circle of Friends

The National Library of Karelia held a traditional meeting called In the Circle of Friends dedicated to the results of 2025 and plans for the future. This year, guests saw the library's Retro TV program.

The Nutcracker: Secrets of the Flickering Lights. Christmas program for young patrons

Our young patrons took part in the interactive Christmas program The Nutcracker: Secrets of the Flickering Lights. The children immersed themselves in a magical atmosphere, helping Marie and the Nutcracker defeat the wily mice.

Results of the exhibition Let’s Read about the Arctic at the National Library of Karelia

An educational exhibition Let’s Read about the Arctic worked at the exhibition hall of the National Library from October 9 until December 19, 2025. The exhibition is timed to coincide with a significant date – the 500th anniversary of the Northern Sea Route – and was supported by the Project Office for Arctic Development (PORA).

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