24 Jul 2024
The problem of saving funds of the largest book depository, the lack of free places for readers, difficult working conditions for all employees. What measures were taken to save the library? Such important issues were discussed on the pages of the periodicals 1986-1989.
17 Jun 2024
Based on the materials of the periodical press of the database "NLB in the press" 1981–1985. Let's trace what tasks the library set at that time, visit the repository of the department of rare and old printed books, learn about the work of restorers, get acquainted with individual library employees.
20 May 2024
The book treasures – the valuable collections of E. F. Karsky and M. A. Yanchuk, the creation of a restoration group and a department of scientific information on culture and art are discussed in the following article based on the materials of the periodical press of the second half of the 1970s. the database "NLB in the press".
30 Mar 2024
"Among the small and large cultural centers that were born and grew up on the Belarusian land during the Soviet era, the Lenin Library is a star of the first magnitude," Yulia Bibila wrote.
26 Feb 2024
Let's look into the past of our library through a retrospective review of articles from 1966–1969. Some of the issues of that time, which worried library workers, have something in common with modern isuues.
24 Jan 2024
In the periodical press of this period, many publications by employees of the Lenin State Library appeared, which introduced the reader to the activities of the institution: methodological and bibliographic assistance to libraries of the republic, the release and distribution of library reference books through bookstores, interesting exhibitions; revealed the fund of rare ancient books.
13 Dec 2023
Another article based on the materials of the periodical of the database "National Library of Belarus in the press" for the years 1960-1962 will recall the names of already famous library employees and reveal new ones, tell about the opening of its new building and reading room for young people.
15 Sep 2023
We continue to get acquainted with the pages of the history of the National Library based on the materials of the database "NBB in the press". We have previously covered the activities of our institution in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. On the eve of the Libraries Day, which has been celebrated since 2001, we will make an excursion into the second half of the 1950s.
20 Jul 2023
In the 1950s of the last century, the State Library named after V.I. Lenin was tasked with organizing activities as a centre for interlibrary subscription, scientific, methodological and bibliographic work and the main base of library and bibliographic services for research work in the republic, as well as the central state book depository of the BSSR. Thus, the role of the library in ensuring the social and cultural development of the state and society was emphasized.
18 Apr 2023
We learn from the next article on the pages of the periodical database "NLB in the press" how the Lenin state library lived in the post–war years.
23 Dec 2022
The National Library of Belarus and the monthly scientific and methodical journal "Rodnaje Slova" (Native Word) worked together to maintain the section "Temple of Wisdom and Knowledge" on the publication's pages in honour of the 100th anniversary of the nation's primary library, which was completed on December 21.
13 Dec 2022
The launch of the moving photo exhibition "National Library of Belarus" took place on December 13 at the Grodno Regional Scientific Library named after E.F. Karski
6 Dec 2022
On December 6, the exhibition project "National Library of Belarus: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" was presented at the Belarusian booth at the Moscow Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy (VDNH).
18 Nov 2022
On November 18, a videoconference session was held at the International Round Table “Libraries and Library Public Associations in the context of modernity”, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the National Library of Belarus, the 30th anniversary of the Belarusian Library Association and the 5th anniversary of the Library Association of Ugra.
4 Nov 2022
One of the most interesting events of this year is still the celebration of the National Library of Belarus’ 100th birthday.
16 Sep 2022
A number of events commemorating the centennial will take place in 2022. The exhibition project "Diamonds of the Century: from the library collection," the exhibition "100 rarities: from historical book collections to modern art books," the mobile photo exhibition "National Library of Belarus," the educational campaign "Biblionoch," and many other projects are among the most notable.
15 Sep 2022
On September 15, the National Library of Belarus hosted festive events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the country's primary library.
15 Sep 2022
On September 15, in a formal setting, the postage stamp block "100 years of the Belarussian National Library" was cancelled as a part of festivities honouring the milestone of the country's major library.
15 Sep 2022
To the staff of the National Library of Belarus
15 Sep 2022
“The Belarusian diamond, the treasury of knowledge, the keeper of the historical and cultural heritage, the republican information, scientific and socio–cultural center and the business card of Belarus”, as our readers called the library. Hundred thousand people nave visited our institution since it has been established. In the running up of the centenary we have something to surprise you with: here you have a top of interesting facts! Check yourself, how much do you know exactly?
10 Jul 2024
As part of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from Nazi invaders, the National Library of Belarus is implementing the project "The Names of Heroes are immortal".
5 Jul 2024
The book and illustrative exhibition "Dancers' Painter", dedicated to the 190th anniversary of the birth of the French impressionist artist Edgar Degas (1834–1917), takes place from July 5 to August 25 in the Fine Arts reading room (room 306).
4 Jul 2024
The thematic book exhibition "Work according to the law: new in labour legislation" takes place from July 4 to August 30 in the periodicals reading room. (room 106).
2 Jul 2024
From July 2 to August 5, in the documents of international rganizations of the National Library of Belarus (2nd floor, room 207g), a thematic book exhibition "Modernity and the future of the Earth's Population" takes place. The exhibition is dedicated to World Population Day, the 75th anniversary of the formation of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the 30th the anniversary of cooperation between the Republic of Belarus and UNFPA .
