Public and National Library of Greenland

The Public and National Library of Greenland is the national library with locations in central Nuuk and at Ilimmarfik university campus. It holds more than 100,000 items in Greenlandic, Danish, and English for research and learning purposes.

The library was founded as Greenland's main archive and grew into an institution serving both the public and the nation. Over time it added a university campus location to better support research and academic work.

The library holds materials about Greenland's heritage, traditional knowledge, and Arctic studies that show what matters to people here. You can find books and documents that reflect the identity and learning of the Greenlandic community.

The library is accessible at two locations with collections split between the main building and the university campus. Visitors can find materials in multiple languages, though you may need to visit both sites depending on what you are looking for.

The library has specialized sections focused on Arctic research spread across its two locations. This focus makes it a significant place for anyone studying the far north and polar science.

Location: Sermersooq

Website: http://katak.gl

GPS coordinates: 64.17556,-51.73917

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04