The National Library of Karelia is not only one of the oldest and the largest libraries in the North-west of Russia but it is also equipped with modern technologies, like online catalogue, online library and electronic database of clients. Today you can find in the library more than 1 600 000 pieces of documents like books, magazines etc.  

 

Nevertheless, reading is not the only thing you can do in this place. The National Library can also offer to its readers different cultural events. These events include book exhibitions, presentations of new books, different excursions, musical events, meetings with writers and watching video materials. In the near future, i.e. 24^th of February, there will be special exhibition called “We are from the Soviet Union”, where you will be able to see recreated atmosphere of everyday life of the Soviet Union. Moreover, there are 2 interest clubs which belong to the library – club “Kraeved” and club, dedicated to the music and poetry of V. Vysotsky.