The library is one of the oldest cultural institutions, the main function of which was originally the storage of documents. Today we can consider the library as the basis for the development of the main values of the individual, providing continuous learning, cultural development, the formation and development of citizens and society as a whole. Its importance and impact on the intellectual development of the city’s population is unambiguous, and it is impossible to underestimate the need to ensure free access to information in today's rapidly changing world.
Gorky Library (Tver)
The total book stock is 13,567 copies. The chronological volume of the fund covers the time period of 1760-XXI century. More than 75 thousand readers are served annually by the Gorky library. Tver is a beautiful and green city, a city park is located next to the library, and the Tver Drama Theater is nearby.
Foundation History
The public upsurge in the 1850s, the development of publishing, the initiative of the population became prerequisites for the founding of a public library in Tver. In May 1860, the library was opened, the collection of books amounted to 3198 volumes, most of which were donated from private collections of the founders. 1158 volumes were in French.
Initially, the Gorky Library (Tver) earned a significant part of the funds for its maintenance on its own, because they took a fee for reading, sold books, notes, paintings, rare editions, and also accepted donations.
Library during the Revolution and World War II
In 1918, the library to them. Gorky (Tver) becomes the central city, mass and free. The main goal in those years was universal literacy, and the library made its undeniable contribution to the enlightenment of people after the revolution. During the Great Patriotic War, the library building, which had already received the status of a regional one, was destroyed. After the liberation of the city, work began to restore the archive. Provided assistance to regional libraries. Indifferent citizens and colleagues donated publications. Some books were bought from the population, found in the ruins of houses. Librarians did a great job in those years in order to preserve and pass on to us, the descendants, the cultural heritage. All this happened thanks to their energy and tireless work. The construction of the new Gorky Library building began in 1951. Upon completion, a modern building, specialized halls, a book depository appeared, all for the convenience of visitors and employees. The library is constantly evolving, modernizing based on modern technology.
Library and modernity
A modern library is an information center that provides users with services both inside the building and outside it via the Internet. This is work with a book and information, communication and leisure, development of the intellectual and creative potential of readers. Today in Tver, visitors to the Gorky library get jobs with computers, laptops, access to the electronic catalog. In today's fast-paced world, the role of libraries is extremely important, and information technology helps libraries to modernize and educate the population, to carry the cultural and historical memory of the people.
In 2015, the Gorky Library (Tver) will celebrate its anniversary. The city will host special events. It will be 155 years old, as in the city for every person all conditions are created for receiving any information, personality development, raising the level of education, organization of leisure. Where is the Gorky library located? Tver, Svobodny Lane, 28.