Khnko Aper Children's Library, National children's library in Kentron district, Yerevan, Armenia.
Khnko Aper Children's Library is a national facility in Yerevan that holds about 500,000 books for young readers. The building contains multiple reading halls and specialized sections arranged to serve different age groups and interests.
The facility was founded in 1933 and renamed in 1935 after Armenian writer Atabek Khnkoyan, honoring his contributions to children's literature. This shift reflected growing recognition of how important reading is for young people's development.
The library displays books from many cultures, including Chinese, Iranian, and German works alongside Armenian classics. Visitors notice immediately how the collection introduces young readers to stories and perspectives from around the world.
The main reading hall accommodates about 100 visitors at once, providing access to educational materials both in person and online. The location near Swan Lake makes it easy to combine a library visit with a walk outside.
The building was designed by architects Levon Ghulumyan and Rouzan Alaverdyan specifically with children's needs in mind. The spaces inside are thoughtfully scaled and arranged to make learning comfortable for young visitors.
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