Wojewódzka Biblioteka Publiczna w Krakowie, Public library in Rajska Street, Kraków, Poland
The Wojewódzka Biblioteka Publiczna is a public library located on Rajska Street in Kraków, housing more than 500,000 volumes focused on humanities and social sciences. It contains reading rooms, work areas, and catalogs that support researchers and learners in their studies.
The institution began in 1758 when a Kraków patron donated the first collection of books and created the foundation for a shared library. It evolved into its current public form in 1905 and has served the city as a cultural resource ever since.
The library hosts author readings and exhibitions throughout the year that bring visitors into contact with Polish and international writers. It serves as a gathering place where people discuss books and participate in creative writing workshops.
The library provides work areas, reading spaces, and digital access to help visitors study and research independently. The facility is accessible and offers a quiet, organized environment for focused work over extended periods.
The library has earned a reputation as a family-friendly destination and gives out an annual award to celebrate exceptional book works by local and visiting writers. This recognition brings attention to titles that stand out to readers across different interests.
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