Construction works in the library / UPDATED

Dear visitors and readers, from September 18, construction works related to the replacement of the elevators and the entrance to the library are underway in our library. The work will last until the end of 2023. We will keep you informed about the possible closure of individual departments. We believe that you won't be discouraged by this situation from visiting and that you will enjoy the newly renovated premises and their contribution to the improvement of our services.

From September 25, the Department of Music and Art Literature, Kapucínska 1, will be undergoing a lift replacement and reconstruction works, which will last until December 31. Only the documents and services on the ground floor will be accessible. The Study Room, the Artotéka Gallery and the room for musical instrument rehearsal will be closed.

From October 9, 2023 Department of literature for children and young adults will be temporarily closed. Services by this department will be accessible as follows:

• Department of Art and Music Literature also at Kapucínska 1 will accept returned books and

From 9 October 2023 the Section of Children's and Youth Literature at Kapucínská Street 1 will be temporarily closed. This library section will operate as follows for the time being:

• Returning borrowed books and picking up reserved books from the Section of Children's and Youth Literature will be possible at the Department of Music and Art Literature also at Kapucínská Street 1.
• Book orders from the Section of Children's and Youth Literature will be suspended as of 29 September.
• The loan period for documents borrowed from the Section of Children's and Youth Literature will be automatically extended until 8 January 2024.
• Events for children will continue to take place during the closing of the section (except field trips and Book Hunt).

From October 18 to October 20, due to construction and demolition works, the Study Room and the Department for the Blind and Partially Sighted on the 2nd floor on Klariská Street 16 will be closed .

Thank you for your patience and understanding.