Trial access to the LitBase
Until the end of November 2025, registered readers of the National Library of the Czech Republic have the opportunity to try out…
From 16 October to 19 October, during the SIGNAL Festival, the entrance to the Klementinum from Křižovnická Street will be closed between 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm. We apologize for possible increased noise caused by construction activities and music played in the background of the installation in the Student Courtyard from 12 to 15 October and on 20 October. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Visit of Colleagues from the National Library of Latvia to the NL CR
Cooperation between the National Library of the Czech Republic and the National Library of Latvia is rooted in a long-standing…
Trial access to the Britannica Library
Trial access is activated from September 1st to December 1st, 2025.
EBSCO - AI Insights
The EBSCOhost platform now uses AI Insights, an artificial intelligence feature. Thanks to this innovation, you can look…
The new interface for the NL CR catalogue
From 28th May 2025, you will be able to try out the new catalogue interface. It was created in collaboration with the Moravian…
Anopress becomes NewtonOne
The Anopress database is now switching to the NewtonOne platform and now also offers a completely new user interface.
Cultural events
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KOSMAS 900: The Oldest Manuscripts
The Chronicle of the Czechs featured for the first time in nine transcripts! Uncover the secrets of rare copies of the…
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KOSMAS 900: Text Changes
The panel exhibition, held on the 900th death anniversary of our first Czech chronicler Kosmas, is dedicated to his legacy.
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KOSMAS 900: The Chronicle in Time
A unique exhibition project KOSMAS 900 in Prague's Klementinum. Come and commemorate the 900th death anniversary of the author…
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Exhibit of the Month - Summer 2025
Although the Chronicle of Dalimil is best known as the first chronicle written in Czech, the fragment on display here comes from…
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Classical music in the Mirror Chapel
Join the classical music concerts in the unique Mirror Chapel in the Klementinum.
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Astronomical Tower and Baroque Library
The Klementinum is Prague's second-largest building complex after Prague Castle and houses the most beautiful library in…
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The Ask the Library service answers specific questions in a concise manner. The answer is usually accompanied by a short list of…
Team Study Rooms
Team study rooms offer space for private study in larger groups.
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