Dear people of Kazakhstan! Almaty libraries congratulate you on March 1 – Gratitude Day! This day is filled with special meaning for all of us, because it symbolizes the unity, patriotism and friendship of our beautiful country. Together we celebrate our pride in being Kazakhstanis and show how important it is to value and respect our past, our culture and traditions. May this bright holiday bring joy, comfort and prosperity to every home!

As part of the collaboration between Almaty Libraries and Home Credit Bank, a new social project to promote business literature through autonomous libraries, which in the future will be installed in large shopping and entertainment centers of the city, was presented at the Forum shopping center. ?The goal of this project is to popularize reading in society and develop financial and economic literacy. This collaboration provides a unique opportunity for readers to enhance the professional skills needed in modern business. ?The event was attended by Director of Almaty Libraries Bektembaev...

Dear colleagues and friends, today exactly 40 years have passed since the creation of the Almaty Libraries! Let me remind you that on January 24, 1984, the centralized systems of children's and public libraries in Almaty were united and the Centralized Library System of Almaty was organized. Over these four decades, the Almaty Libraries have done a tremendous amount of work and contributed to the development of culture and education in the city of Almaty. Today I want to express my deep gratitude to every employee whose efforts, warmth and...

At the ALATAU CREATIVE HUB center, as part of the 950th anniversary of the writing of the book “Diwani Lugat-at-Turk”, under the leadership of the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey in Almaty in collaboration with the State Archive of Turkey, a unique event was held - the exhibition “Kuzhattar arkyly Respublikanyn kuryluy zhane damuy” and opening of a Turkish educational center. The event was attended by the Consul General of the Turkish Republic in Almaty - Evren MUDERRISOGLU, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the International Turkish-Kazakh...

A meeting between the leadership of the Almaty Libraries Meiram Bektembaev and the National Library Bakytzhamal Ospanova took place at the Central City Library named after A.P. Chekhov. After discussing important aspects of cooperation and the further development of libraries, it was decided to enter into a mutually beneficial alliance. Meiram Bektembayev presented his colleagues with the improved work of current city libraries and showed the latest achievements using the example of the A.P. Chekhov Library, where the latest library technologies are successfully functioning. The purpose of this cooperation is...

Almaty libraries held a unique exhibition of rare books in the Dostyk Plaza shopping center. The exhibition was held on December 22-23 from 10:00 and lasted until 22:00. During the event, the operation of an autonomous automated self-service library was demonstrated. Those wishing to become readers of city libraries were registered remotely by Almaty Libraries employees. Among the rare books presented at the exhibition were works by authors such as Nazhmi K., Musirepov G., A. S. Pushkin, A. P. Chekhov, R. L. Berg, W. Shakespeare, Zhazylbek Kuanyshbaev, Goethe, Y. Altynsarin...

We are pleased to announce the conclusion of a Memorandum of cooperation between the Libraries of Almaty and the RSU "Republican Library for the Blind and Visually impaired citizens". In an effort to create a more open and inclusive society, our organizations have joined forces to develop an effective information exchange system and support reading among people with special needs. What does it mean? Providing maximum opportunities: All doors are open for our readers to use library and information resources. Support Activities: Even more exciting and educational activities aimed at...

12 Almaty Library staff returned from the capital of South Korea, Seoul, where they successfully studied at the prestigious Gachon University and visited such libraries as Namsan Public Library, Starfield Library, Chung Ang University Library, Seoul Children Library, Seoul Women's University Library. The purpose of this trip is not just professional development, but also the exchange of valuable experience between librarians of Almaty and colleagues from Seoul. This event opens up new prospects for the development of the cultural space of the city. As a result of professional development, each...

The Central City Library named after A.P.Chekhov hosted a round table on the topic "Zorlyk — zombylyk kogam kasireti" ("The fight against violence in society"). The event, organized jointly with the Council of Mothers of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan in Almaty, attracted the attention of representatives of the crisis center, activists, scientists and media representatives. The purpose of the round table was not only to discuss the problem of violence against women, but also to actively participate in the formation of a conscious society capable of countering this...

This decision is an important step in the development of the cultural and educational sphere The memorandum was officially signed by the director of the Library of Almaty - Meiram Bektembayev and the director of the Aktobe Regional Universal Scientific Library named after S.Baishev - Hakimova Sulushash. Within the framework of the signed memorandum, the parties plan to exchange information and library resources, implement joint projects to popularize reading in the Kazakh society. Joint efforts will also be aimed at developing modern methods aimed at improving the organization of library...