Jozef Pilsudski Regional and Municipal Public Library in Lodz, Public library in Old Polesie, Łódź, Poland
The Jozef Pilsudski Regional and Municipal Public Library is a multi-floor facility in Lodz housing books, periodicals, and digital resources for public use. Its collections are organized across distinct departments and accessible through both physical and online formats.
The library was established in October 1917 and has remained a key source of knowledge throughout the city's changes. It survived major social transformations during the 20th century and continues serving the community today.
The library hosts regular exhibitions and events celebrating Polish literature and local history within its spaces. Visitors encounter the connections between the city and its literary traditions through these ongoing programs.
The digital collection is accessible through the website wimbp.lodz.pl with Polish and English options for searching materials. Access is available both on-site and remotely, allowing flexibility for researchers and readers.
The library holds a specialized collection on Lodz's industrial development, documenting the city's transformation from the 1940s through the 1990s. These archival materials reveal the economic and social changes of one of Poland's major industrial centers.
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