Cyprus Library, National library in Nicosia, Cyprus.
The Cyprus Library is the national library of Nicosia and holds around 178,000 books and materials on topics related to Cyprus. The building provides access to manuscripts, documents, and digital resources for researchers and interested visitors.
The library was founded in 1927 under British Colonial Governor Sir Ronald Storrs and received its official status as a national library through legislation in 1987. This development reflects the growing importance of cultural memory to the nation.
The library's Greek name, Kypriaki Vivliothiki, appears in raised letters above the wooden entrance door on Eleftherias Square. Its reference department occupies the former Faneromeni Library on Faneromenis Street, a separate reading site from the main building.
The library is located at Eleftherias Square in Lefkosia and staffed by people who help visitors with research needs. Access to the collections is straightforward for readers and open to anyone wishing to explore local and Cypriot topics.
The oldest item held is Malta Illustrata, the first book printed in Malta, published in 1647 and written by Giovanfrancesco Abela. The library keeps it among a collection of more than 178,000 books, and it sits in the building on the D'Avila Bastion of Nicosia's Venetian walls.
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