Akbota

A new book lending point operated by the city’s libraries has opened at Adem Shopping Mall in the Zhetysu District of Almaty. The project is being implemented as part of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s «Reading Nation» initiative and on the instructions of Almaty Mayor Дархан Сатыбалды.  The main goal of the project is to make books more accessible to city residents, encourage interest in reading, and promote a culture of reading. The opening ceremony was attended by renowned writer Нұрдәулет Ақыш, poet Бақыт Беделхан, aitys performer and poet Серік Қали, poet...

On August 10, Kazakhstan celebrates the birthday of Abai Qunanbaiuly – the great poet, philosopher, educator, public figure, and founder of Kazakh written literature. To mark this occasion, Almaty Libraries will organize a series of literary, educational, and cultural events from August 7 to 10, dedicated to promoting the poet's rich legacy. The program includes literary poetry evenings, «Абай оқулары», literary and musical evenings, poetry evenings, educational sessions, roundtable discussions, a literary podium, and a portrait evening. The festive events aim to promote Abai's literary, musical, and spiritual heritage while...

Today, the A.P. Chekhov Central City Library hosted the literary and musical evening «Абай – дана, Абай – дара қазақта» dedicated to the birthday of the great Kazakh poet, philosopher, educator, and founder of Kazakh written literature, Abai Qunanbaiuly. The purpose of the event was to promote Abai's rich literary heritage, profound philosophical ideas, and spiritual values, foster national values among the younger generation, present the poet's exemplary life as a model, and encourage young people to continue Abai's legacy. The event was attended by Doctor of Philological Sciences and...