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The Almaty City Department of Culture invites poets from all regions of Kazakhstan to participate in the nationwide poetry competition «Шабыт берген Алматы!». The competition aims to highlight the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of Almaty through poetry, encouraging participants to reflect on the city’s past, present, and future, its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and contemporary character. Who can participate Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan aged 18 and above are eligible to participate, regardless of their place of residence or occupation. Competition terms The competition accepts original poems...

This book was previously published under the title "The Ramadan That Changed Me." The current edition includes new stories and additional content. In this book, the author explains how a person can transform their character for the better. He encourages readers to work on themselves at any stage of life, embrace positive change, and become a better version of themselves. The author provides practical insights into overcoming bad habits, rudeness, and other negative traits while developing kindness, good manners, and strong moral character. The ideas presented in the book are...

Today, Bakhytzhan Kenenuly Azirbayev, a member of the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan and the Union of Journalists of Kazakhstan, as well as a renowned writer, translator, and composer, donated his five-volume work «Әке рухымен сырласу» to the Almaty Libraries collection. The five-volume publication is dedicated to the life and legacy of the distinguished Kazakh poet, singer-composer, and People's Artist of Kazakhstan Kenen Azirbayev. The work presents a comprehensive account of the poet's life, artistic achievements, fatherly role, personal qualities, and the rich spiritual heritage he left to future generations. Written...

Today, the Central City Children's Library named after Sapargali Begalin hosted the official presentation of «Әңгімелер» a collection by the outstanding Kazakh writer, poet, and one of the founders of Kazakh children's literature, Sapargali Begalin. The book was published by Meloman Publishing. The event was attended by the writer's granddaughter, Gulnar Khamitkyzy Begalina; writer Nurdaulet Akysh; representatives of Meloman Publishing; the management of the Public Development Center under the Almaty City Department of Internal Policy; literary scholars, public figures, representatives of the cultural sector, and literature enthusiasts. During the event,...

On July 6, Kazakhstan celebrates Capital City Day, a national holiday. To mark this significant occasion, Almaty’s public libraries organized a series of cultural and educational events aimed at promoting the history, culture, architecture, and national significance of the country's capital. As part of the праздничной program, libraries hosted book exhibitions, literary and musical evenings, expressive reading competitions, informational sessions, drawing contests, interactive festivals, quizzes, and educational meetings. On July 1, the Mukhtar Auezov Library presented the book exhibition "Еліміздің бақ Ордасы – Астана". On July 6, the library also...

On the first Sunday of July, Kazakhstan celebrates National Dombyra Day—a holiday that unites generations around one of the most important symbols of Kazakh culture. To mark the occasion, Almaty’s public libraries organized a series of cultural and educational events dedicated to the art of kui, the national musical heritage, and the spiritual values of the Kazakh people. As part of the festive program, libraries hosted book exhibitions devoted to the national musical heritage, kui evenings, literary and musical performances, flash mobs, educational meetings, information sessions, kui performers’ competitions, and...