T︠S︡entralʹnai︠a︡ raĭonnai︠a︡ biblioteka im. N.V. Gogolya, Public library in Krasnogvardeysky District, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Central District Library named after Nikolai Gogol occupies a Stalinist neoclassical building at Sredneokhtinsky Prospekt 8, its home since 1956. Since November 2013 it has been rebuilt as a public space with reading rooms, a media library and event areas, designed by the KIDZ bureau. Its holdings exceed 80,000 items, among them an 1891 Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and a 1900 Brehm's Life of Animals.
The library was founded in 1918 during Russia's period of social transformation and served educational purposes from its start. It has continued to serve residents through decades of change and growth in the city.
The library honors Russian writer Nikolai Gogol in its name and dedicates space to showcasing his literary contributions. Visitors find thoughtfully organized collections that highlight how Russian authors shaped world literature.
The library is open Tuesday to Sunday, starting at 10 AM on weekdays and noon on weekends, closing at 8 PM. Plan your visit accordingly since the facility is closed Mondays and hours may adjust seasonally.
The facility coordinates with the Centralized Library System of Krasnogvardeysky District to deliver specialized reading programs and workshops. This network connection allows visitors to access resources and events throughout the wider district.
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