National Library of Benin, National library in Porto-Novo, Benin.
The National Library of Benin maintains an extensive collection of 10,000 documents related to Dahomey and Africa within its purpose-built structure in Ouando neighborhood.
Following its establishment in November 1975 in Ouidah, the library relocated to Porto-Novo during the 1980s and opened its current facilities to visitors in 1987.
The institution preserves Beninese literary heritage through mandatory deposits of four copies of every publication produced within the country, maintaining a comprehensive national collection.
The French Institute in Benin contributes to the library's resources by providing regular donations of three-year-old magazines and newspapers for public access.
The library operates across three distinct units, focusing on collecting, organizing, and making accessible the documentary patrimony of Benin for research purposes.
Location: Porto-Novo
Inception: 1975
GPS coordinates: 6.51180,2.60610
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:07
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