Biržai Municipality Public Library - Jurgis Bielinis
Country: Lithuania
Description: Biržai public library collects, organizes, preserves and disseminates information. The main objective of the library is to become the inovate and modern culture institution raising lifelong learning and a comfortable space for self-expression for the various social groups. Library users are children (4-16), youth (16-18) and adults, of which a significant are seniors. The structure of the library consists of the following divisions: Administration, Accounting, Readers Service Department, the Department of Information with reading room (contains computers too), Document department and Child Service Department. It consists of 29 workers. There are also 26 village libraries which work as separated branches but are ruled by the same administration. Library works not only at information field. It organizes cultural events such as meetings with writers, books presentation and so on. It also takes part in cultural project activity.
See all descriptionType of library: Library service with branch libraries
Population served: Between 10.000 and 100.000
- Book presentations (also meeting with authors)
- Conferences and seminars
- Exchange of ideas and expertise
- Exchange of information
Languages spoken by staff: Russian, English
Languages spoken by patrons: Russian, English
Preferred countries for cooperation: Russian-speakers
Searching partners for European program: Yes
Participating in any European Union program: No
Searching partners for European program: Yes
Participating in any European Union program: No