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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

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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

«In wartime severe life…”: the library took part in the celebration of Victory Day

On May 9, the National Library of Karelia took part in events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. The bookmobile was located in the very center of the festive area, at the intersectio of Kuibyshev Street and Karl Marx Avenue.

The literary and musical program “The Soldier`s Word” took place in the library

On May 7 the National Library of Karelia hosted a literary and musical programm “The Soldier`s Word” dedicated to Karelian writers who fought in the Great Patriotic War and celebrated their anniversaries in 2025.

Presentation of the book by Alexander Vedeneyev “Classical Autumn”

On May 6 the National Library of Karelia hosted a meeting with the poet, member of the Union of Writers of Russia Alexander Vedeneyev and the presentation of his book “Classial Autumn”.

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