Season's Greeting
The National Library of the Czech Republic wishes to you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
On Friday, 23rd January 2026, the National Library in the Klementinum will be open from 14.00. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
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A brilliant approach to the cooperation of European national libraries!
It was a great pleasure for the National Library of the Czech Republic to accept the invitation of Anna Chulyan, Director General…
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…
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…
Cultural events
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The Legacies of Women´s Monasteries in the Klementinum
The exhibition features the fate of women´s religious communities in Bohemia abolished in 1782 by the reform of Joseph II.
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Polish Fantasy
Fantasy and Horror of the First Half of the 20th Century in Polish Literature.
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Exhibit of the Month - January 2026
The manuscript is by an Orthodox cantor (dyak) Ivan Yuhasevych (c. 1741–1814), the famous collector of liturgical,…
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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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Classical music in the Mirror Chapel
Join the classical music concerts in the unique Mirror Chapel in the Klementinum.
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