National Library of Cape Verde, National library in Praia, Cape Verde.

The National Library of Cape Verde, known in Portuguese as the Instituto da Biblioteca Nacional e do Livro, is based in Praia and serves as both the national library and the city's public library. It holds the National Bibliography, the country's historical archives and a bank of theses and dissertations, and it operates as a legal deposit.

The library was established in 1999 after the country's cultural institutions were reorganized and earlier agencies transferred their collections. Since then, it has served as the main archive for preserving publications and documents from Cape Verde.

The library coordinates the National Network of Public Libraries and manages the national bibliography collection, preserving Cape Verde's literary heritage.

The building is conveniently located in the city center and welcomes visitors who wish to access its collections. Research and browsing are possible, with staff on hand to help navigate the archives and digital catalogs.

The facility works closely with the country's publishers and writers, helping to distribute local works across the islands. This partnership shows through special collections and displays that highlight the literary output of the island communities.