Public Library, Zhitomir

On one of the oldest streets of Zhytomyr placed many unique buildings. Breathtaking located on Pushkin Street Zhytomyr Oblast Library for Children.

History Zhytomyr Library for Children

In 1929, at the public library of Zhytomyr was opened children`s department. In 1938 he created a separate Zhytomyr Regional Library for Children, the foundation of which there are 25 thousand. Books.

After the liberation from the German invaders Zhytomyr library opened again in 1944. During the period of the occupation of a significant part of the literary fund was destroyed. But in the 50 years of the last century, the efforts of local community library resource has increased several times in comparison with the pre-war period

In the 60 th Godea in the life of the library begins a new period. Created 7 mobile libraries which serve kindergartens and pupils of children`s home, are also beginning to hold conferences, meetings with writers.

In 1979 it was completed the construction of a modern stone building Pushkinskaya street, where she moved library. At the same time, it improves the conditions for the maintenance of child readers.

The building was built two storeys high. It is built in the style of the late Renaissance, the window frames are decorated semicircular termination. The facade is decorated with arched entrance and a carved balustrade on the roof.

In 1992, the library building included a number of architectural monuments.

In 2003, the library received a grant under the program "Internet for readers of public libraries (LEAP)», the realization of which took place with the assistance of US Embassy in Ukraine. The library offers Internet facility for users and created the library`s website. After some time, the library is expanding, opening new departments. All this is reinforced by the introduction of new information technologies, making the library more modern.

In our time, the library is a cultural center, to keep pace with the times. In addition to the printed literature, there are many e-books.

Departments Children`s Library in Zhitomir

• service department of school children in grades 1-4;
• service department of children grades 5-9;
• Department of Information Technology;
• Department of aesthetic education;
• Scientific-methodical department, and others.

Services Children`s Library on Pushkin in Zhitomir

• Readers have free access to books, magazines and other publications, which are represented in the library. On the official site has an electronic catalog.
• Free use of computers and the Internet in the library.
• There is an opportunity for money to print or scan the material.
• The library often hosts various competitions, reading, etc.