Pomeranian Library in Szczecin, Public library in Szczecin, Poland.
The Pomeranian Library is a public library in Szczecin housed in a former school building from 1868 with cast iron staircases and decorated hallways. It spans multiple floors and provides access to over 51,000 digital objects while regularly displaying regional documents through exhibitions.
The library was founded in 1905 when collections from the Council Library, Pomerania Museum, and city school library were combined into one institution. This merger created a central repository for preserving regional knowledge and documents.
The library houses extensive collections focused on Pomeranian, Scandinavian, and German cultural materials that reflect the region's diverse heritage. Visitors can explore documents and resources related to maritime history and local traditions.
The library is located at Podgórna 15-16 and is easily accessible by public transportation. It is best to visit during regular opening hours and check the website in advance to learn about current exhibitions or specific collections.
The library holds specialized collections of doctoral theses, scientific publications, and maritime documents from the West Pomeranian Archive. These distinctive holdings make it an important destination for research into the region's shipping history and scientific heritage.
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