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Short history

The changeable destiny of Klaipeda City Public Library was predetermined with the intricate historical and geopolitical situation of the city.

"The Public Education Union, created in Klaipeda in 1919, had a goal to provide favorable conditions for German culture in detached region of Klaipeda. So they took the initiative of the library establishing. Because Union had no means, so they appealed to the municipality of the city for a financial support. The Board decided to establish typical city library in February 1920. Premises, means for repairing and wages were find. Klaipeda City Public Library opened a door in 1920 (reading room on October 4, book lending on December 1). The City Board members and many guests took part in the opening ceremony. Burgomaster of the city Mr. R. Grabov delivered a speech, and the first library head –master dr. Mr. G. Kemp was speaking about the library importance for self – education. The library started working at Liepojos str. 36 ( H.Manto 20 at present)."

According Dr. D.Kaunas. Mažosios Lietuvos bibliotekos. - V., 1987.- p. 137 – 148

Present Public Library of Klaipeda Municipality has not too much common with pre –war library. Present network grew up on the base of the city library No.1 with 2000 books stock. In 1978 city libraries were connected to the centralized system. At first we had 6 departments, 11 branches, now 6 departments and 14 branches.

Our mission is a creation of modern information, self – education and culture center of the community.

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