National Library of Ukraine for Children, National children's library in Kyiv, Ukraine
The National Library of Ukraine for Children is a public library in Kyiv dedicated to young readers up to age 18, offering books, periodicals, and digital materials. The building on Yanush Korchak Street has reading rooms, a lending section, and an online catalog.
The library opened in 1967 as a small city library for children and moved to its current building in 1978. Shortly after the move, it received a large donation of books that helped it grow into a national institution.
The library is named after Janusz Korczak, a Polish educator known for his dedication to children's rights and dignity. His name on the building gives the place a meaning that goes beyond books and connects the act of reading to the idea of care for children.
The library is open to children and teenagers up to age 18, and staff can help orient first-time visitors across the different sections. It is worth taking a few minutes on arrival to walk through the building and find the area that best suits your needs.
Although the library serves children, it holds publications in several languages, making it one of the few places in Ukraine where young readers can borrow books in a foreign language. This makes it a practical resource for families who speak more than one language at home.
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