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Almaty Honors Winners of the “Young Writer of Almaty – 2026” City Competition
Today, a solemn award ceremony for the winners of the city competition "Young Writer of Almaty – 2026" was held at the A.P. Chekhov Central City Library in Almaty. The competition was organized in honor of the 90th anniversary of the prominent statesman, public figure, and poet Olzhas Suleimenov, as well as within the framework of the national projects "Reading Nation" and "Children of Kazakhstan". This initiative has become an important cultural platform aimed at fostering young people's interest in literature and unlocking their creative potential. This year, 171 school...
The “Blooming Metropolis” exhibition held in Almaty
Today, the “Blooming Metropolis” city exhibition was held at the Almaty Libraries’ A.P. Chekhov Central City Library, organized jointly by Almaty Libraries and the “ByArT” art studio. The ceremonial event was attended by renowned poet Ulyqbek Yesdaulet, as well as special guests from Europe – Igor Otchenash, Stepan Frank, and Ariel Borschevsky, the grandson of Sofia Magarill, together with his family members Anastasia Barshchevskaya and Gusha Giorgi. Winners of the competition also took part in the event. The competition was announced in April, and submissions were accepted until April 23....
A Republican Hackathon for Librarians Was Held in Almaty
Today, the republican hackathon "KitapHack" was held at the Alatau Creative Hub in Almaty, bringing together library professionals from across Kazakhstan. The event was dedicated to reimagining librarianship in the digital age and promoting the effective use of artificial intelligence technologies. During the hackathon, participants, working in teams, developed projects aimed at shaping a modern library model, expanding services through digital tools, and introducing innovative solutions into library operations. Each team presented its project, followed by discussions and an exchange of ideas among participants. This collaborative environment generated numerous fresh...
International seminar dedicated to National Book Day and Librarians’ Day held in Almaty
Today, an international seminar for librarians was held at the Alatau Creative Hub in Almaty, dedicated to National Book Day and Librarians' Day. The event brought together library directors and specialists from various regions to discuss current issues in modern librarianship and exchange international experience. During the seminar, participants were introduced to the modern capabilities of Almaty Libraries, including adaptation projects for people with special needs, the automation of library processes, access to electronic resources, and innovative developments in the field of digitalization. A special feature of the seminar was...
On the Eve of National Book Day, presentation of Bigeldy Gabdullin’s new book held in Almaty
In Almaty, at the Alatau Creative Hub, a creative meeting with renowned publicist and writer Bigeldy Gabdullin was held on the eve of National Book Day and Librarian's Day. The event brought together prominent figures from the fields of culture and arts, veterans of the library sector, members of the literary community, as well as library directors and specialists from various regions of the country. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the author's new book, Regime and Resistance. The publication of this work became a significant cultural...