Watch a short animation about what happened to the first book in the Latvian language
Donate your special book to the People's Bookshelf of the – the only bookshelf in the world with its own website!
Book an excursion for your birthday or name day and celebrate it at the library with your family and friends! Visit us: Mūkusalas iela 3 in Rīga, Book an excursion: 22022920, ekskursijas@lnb.lv. Use: gids.lnb.lv
Give yourself, a friend or your family a gift of a carefree day!
Come to the NLL, explore the exhibitions devoted to the history and the present day of the Latvian book – the permanent exposition Book in Latvia, Is a Library a Birthright? and Birkerts. Libraries. Light. After that head to one of the reading rooms – just be sure to get a free NLL readers card first - it only takes five minutes (you’ll need your ID). Spend some time among the books, with a view overlooking the Old Town of Riga. Take the lift to level 11 and snap a photo with the Riga skyline in the background as a keepsake. Celebrate an exciting and meditative day at the NLL self service restaurant Klīversala or café Divi Raiņi.
Exhibition of self-printed posters –
a captivating story about 500 Years of Books in Latvian for different generations in Latvian and English.
The posters can be viewed in the e-environment, printed as A4 worksheets for students or work teams, displayed in large print at summer camps, events, etc.
Download here: https://ej.uz/PlakatiGramatai500
Take this exhibition of self-printed posters in English with you – whether for Erasmus projects, while studying abroad, or to share with friends overseas. Through a light and witty blend of Latvian literature and other cultures, these posters invite the world to discover Latvia.
Take this exhibition of self-printed posters in German with you – whether for Erasmus projects, while studying abroad, or to share with friends overseas.
