Сотрудники сектора краеведческой литературы и библиографии приняли участие в областном семинаре-практикуме для учащихся и организаторов Акции «Великой Победе – 65!».

15 декабря в отделе литературы по искусству прошла презентация четырех изданий.

Уважаемые женщины!

От всего сердца поздравляем вас с прекрасным весенним праздником – Днем женщин.

Уважаемые читатели!

29 февраля в библиотеке прошло мероприятие из цикла музыкально-поэтических программ «Я – православный» совместно с Международным содружеством православных авторов и исполнителей «Благодар».

Бесплатные курсы «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города»

27 февраля в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялись занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Витебск десантный».

On February, 26 as part of the library project «Together! » a creative evening «The Coast of My Dreams» by Lyudmila Selivanova took place in the library.

27 февраля сотрудники библиотеки приняли онлайн-участие в Круглом столе «Освободительная миссия Красной Армии в Европе: современные мифы, фальсификация и историческая правда», который состоялся в рамках международного библиотечного проекта «Астрахань – Минск – Витебск: историко-культурный диалог».

26 февраля в библиотеке состоялась Международная Skype-конференция «Чтение без границ: обмен эффективными практиками вовлечения читателей с ограниченными возможностями Пскова и Витебска в библиотечную и культурную жизнь местного сообщества».

26 февраля в библиотеке при поддержке Посольства Швеции в Республике Беларусь состоялось интерактивное чтение книги Астрид Линдгрен «Пеппи Длинныйчулок» – самый известный персонаж шведской писательницы в этом году празднует 75-летний юбилей.

25 февраля в отделе литературы по искусству состоялась лекция «Соллертинский Иван Иванович – гений, родившийся в Витебске».

On February 25, a regular meeting of the children's club «A Little Lawyer» took place in the library. The children took part in the investigation game «On a Tangled Trail».

24 февраля в день рождения народного поэта Беларуси Рыгора Бородулина в библиотеке состоялся литературно-музыкальный вечер «Я сын зямлі...», приуроченный к 85-летию со дня рождения нашего земляка. 

On the 22^nd of February a traditional literary and musical evening dedicated to the International Mother Language Day took place in the library.

Уважаемые мужчины!

Поздравляем вас с Днем защитников Отечества и Вооруженных Сил Республики Беларусь!

20 февраля в преддверии Дня защитников Отечества и Вооруженных Сил Республики Беларусь в библиотеке состоялась актуальная беседа «Есть такая профессия – Отчизну защищать».

On February 20, in the Department of Economic, Technical and Agricultural Literature, an information session and multimedia presentation «What Is Money?» were held for the students of the 2nd «B» grade of the Secondary School No. 18 within the framework of the project «School of Financial Literacy for Children».

On February 18, trade union advisory council was held in the library. Alla Zhdanovich, legal inspector of labor of the Central Committee of the Belarusian Trade Union of Workers of Culture, Information, Sports and Tourism, Anton Zykov, deputy prosecutor of Vitebsk, and Alexander Semyonov, the chairman of the Vitebsk City Trade Union Association, took part in the event.

On February 8, the opening of the personal anniversary exhibition of hand-embroidered «Fantasy flight and hand-made» by Valentina Stalmakova, member of the «Igolochka» association in Vitebsk, took place in the library.

The winners of the regional award «Person of the Year in Vitebsk Region-2019» are named.

Бесплатные курсы «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города»

13 февраля в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Культура сексуальных отношений в ВКЛ в XVI–XVII вв.».

11 февраля состоялся областной семинар для директоров районных и городских сетей публичных библиотек Витебской области «Публичная библиотека сегодня: вызовы времени, стратегия деятельности».

On February 13, the library hosted a presentation of the new book of children's poems «Topsy-Turvy» by writer and poet Oleg Seshko.

Бесплатные курсы «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города»

23 января в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «УНОВИС – ядро витебской школы», приуроченные к 100-летию этого уникального явления в мировом и отечественном искусстве.

On February 11, free individual counseling on notarial issues took place in the library (purchase and sale agreements, gift of land agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, marriage contracts, divorce settlements, settlements of one's estate, registration of inheritance rights).

On February 11, an exhibition-viewing of books of the subscription department and Inter-library loan «Fidelity to the Saint Soldier's Honor», dedicated to the Defender's Day and Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus, took place in the library.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in January, 2020.

On February 6, a creative evening of our fellow countryman, comedian poet Mikhail Mironovich, took place in the library.

4 февраля в библиотеке состоялась презентация научно-мемориального издания «Воины-армяне в боях за Беларусь (1941–1944 гг.)».

On January 22, the presentation of the first book by Olga Nikitenko «Bird's Constellation» took place in the library.

Within the framework of the «Language Room» project, on January 29, an out-of-school class for the students of the «Leon» Educational Center was held in the foreign literature sector.

On January, 22 useful hour «The ABC of Etiquette», dedicated to the International Thank You Day took place in the Electronic Reading Room department.

On January 21, within the framework of the «Financial Literacy» project, a meeting with the representative of OJSC Belagroprombank «With «Care» about Retirement» was held.

On January 21, within the framework of the library project «Music for Everyone, a lecture «Vitebsk Musical Renaissance» by A. Ivanov, a member of the Belarusian Union of Composers, musician and teacher, took place in the library.

On January 20, the opening of the exhibition of graphic works by a member of the Belarusian Union of Artists Igor Shkuratov «I draw the planet Nibiru» took place as part of the library project «Reflex».

On January 16, presentation of the collection by the poet, musician and teacher Mikhail Rubin, «Departure and Final», took place in the library. This is the sixth poetry collection of the author, which includes selected poems of 2004.

On January 5, the library hosted an event from the series of conversations «The World and the Light of the Orthodox Icon» together with the International Community of Orthodox Authors and Artists «Blagodar».

14 января в библиотеке состоялся творческий вечер Стаси Наркевич (Настасьи Лазебной) «У завірусе містыкі і кахання», на котором была презентована книга «Прывідаў пярсцёнак» и организована художественная выставка авторских иллюстраций к книге.

27 декабря в библиотеке состоялась торжественная церемония награждения лауреатов «Литературной премии имени Петруся Бровки» Витебского областного исполнительного комитета за 2019 год.

A portal for rating the quality of services provided by organizations of the Republic of Belarus has been launched and is starting to function.

On December 24, a meeting with the writer Olga Maslyukova «Knocking on a Сhild's Heart» took place in the library.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in December, 2019.

Free Courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town»

On January 11, free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» on the topic «The capitals of Smolensk V–XI centuries.: Demidovka – Smolensk – Gnezdovo – Smolensk», took place in the library.

On December 23, within the framework of the project «Financial Literacy», a meeting with Anna Senkova, the head of the financial literacy group of JSB Belarusbank, was held.

Уважаемые читатели!

Обращаем ваше внимание на режим работы библиотеки в выходные и праздничные дни.

On December 18 and 19, traditional Christmas workshops were held in the German reading room.

Dear readers!

Let us congratulate you on the upcoming holidays and wish you Happy New Year and Merry Christmas!

On December 19, opening of the exhibition «The Way of the Cross-3» (graphics, decorative painting), by Ruslan Berlin, took place in the library.

14 декабря в библиотеке состоялись два мероприятия Витебского отделения ОО «Союз белорусских писателей» с участием руководства творческой организации.

On December 17, within the framework of the international project Astrakhan - Minsk - Vitebsk: Historical and Cultural Dialogue, a meeting on the difficult Victory Roads dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory, took place.

Free Courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town»

On December 17, a regular class of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» took place in Vitebsk Regional Library. The topic of the class was «Nesterka»: Performance-Rite».

Vitebsk region is a historical and cultural region, which is geographically and historically located at the confluence of cultures of Western and Eastern Europe.

Different nationalities and religious denominations coexist here. Thank for the interweaving of religions and architectural styles, the temple architecture of the Vitebsk region is original and unusual, and many of the religious buildings are absolutely unique.

Visit the virtual project «Vitebsk region: Christian pilgrimage» - make a virtual pilgrimage to the most famous holy places of Vitebsk region.

Free Courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town»

On December 14, a regular class of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» took place in Vitebsk Regional Library. The topic of the class was «Higher Mythology of Belarus: Tradition and Reconstruction».

Free Courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town»

On December 12, a regular class of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» took place in Vitebsk Regional Library. The topic of the class was «Festive Vitebsk: What Holidays Were Celebrated by Citizens in the First Soviet Decades».

The German speaking club «Hier spricht man Deutsch» continues its work in the German reading room.

On December 12, a meeting of the Children's Club «A Little Lawyer» took place in the Public Center of Legal Information, at which an excursion into the history of human rights was held and the results of the club's work in 2019 were summed up.

On December 15, a creative meeting with the Belarusian poet, translator and essayist Ales Ryazanov took place in the library. The meeting was organized by the hosts of the free courses «Mova Nanova – Vitebsk» Tatyana Dubovskaya and Anna Kozhemyachenko.

On December 11, a presentation of the songs collection and romances for children and youth «Echoes of the childhood» by an amateur composer, author and performer Georgy Karchevsky took place.

The department of Public Legal Information Center invites users to visit the virtual exhibition «Actual Comment» dedicated to the Lawyer's Day. The exhibition includes books and articles from periodicals.

4-6 декабря 2019 года Псковская областная универсальная научная библиотека при участии Комитета по культуре Псковской области, Псковской библиотечной ассоциации и Витебской областной библиотеки имени В. И. Ленина провела XII Международную Школу качества.

On November 28, as part of the project «On the Way to Success», a meeting with the Belarusian economist, head of the Mizes Research Center - Yaroslav Romanchuk, took place.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in November, 2019.

On December 4, the 100^thanniversary of the Graduate School of Construction and Art Design (Hochschule fürBau und Gestaltung), founded in 1919 in Weimar and dedicated to the most notable phenomenon in design and architecture of the 20^th century - the Bauhaus style (Bauhaus), took place.

On November 27, free individual counseling on legal issues took place in the library.

On December 3, the photo exhibition of a member of the Belarusian Union of Designers, associate professor of design and fashion department of Vitebsk State Technological University Lyudmila Tarakanova, took place in the library.

On November 26, in the department of periodicals within the framework of the library project «Together!» a literary and musical evening «The Joy of Creativity», dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, was held.

21 ноября в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялась V Международная научно-практическая конференция «Віцебскі край», посвященная Году малой родины. Для участия в конференции было подано более 80 заявок, около 50 участников приняли очное участие в конференции.

Бесплатные курсы «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города»

21 ноября в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялись занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города». 

20 ноября в отделе литературы по искусству состоялось открытие выставки коллекции ручек руководителя отдела образования, культуры и спорта Дагской краевой Думы (Латвия) Марии Мицкевича «В мире ручек».

On November 18, as part of the library project «Together! » a literary and theatrical evening «The Night is Still Young», dedicated to the 220th anniversary of Pushkin's birth, took place in the library.

On November 19, a lecture «Voice of the Epoch» by Alexander Ivanov, a member of the Belarusian Union of Composers, musician, teacher, was held in the Art Literature Department within the framework of the «Music for Everyone» project. The lecture was dedicated to the life and creative work of the composer Gustav Mahler.

On November 16, the opening of the exhibition of works «Teddy Bear Invites Friends» by students of the «Creative Approach» studio of «Vitebsk City Center of Additional Education for Children and Youth» took place in the Art Literature Department, as well as a presentation of the exhibition of original dolls «The First Ball» by the head of the studio, Anastasia Morozova.

16 ноября в библиотеке в рамках проекта «Человек Слова» состоялся вечер-воспоминание к 80-летию со дня рождения поэта, переводчика, педагога Анатолия Конопелько «Чалавек нараджаецца Зоркаю...».

Free Courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town»

On November 14, a regular class of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» took place in Vitebsk Regional Library. The topic of the class was «Historical Fencing in Vitebsk».

On November 14, the Foreign Literature Sector hosted the Reading Day «Who Invented Pippi?». The event was held as part of the International Project «Nordic Literature Week». The event was attended by students of the State Educational Institution «Secondary School No. 28 of Vitebsk».

On November 12, free individual counseling on notarial issues took place in the library (purchase and sale agreements, gift of land agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, marriage contracts, divorce settlements, settlements of one's estate, registration of inheritance rights).

On November 9, the opening of the exhibition of creative works «We Paint the World Together» took place in the department of children's literature.

5 ноября в библиотеке состоялась творческая встреча с прозаиком Францем Сивко.

On November 4 and 6, in the library took place the events within the framework of the library project «Literary Lessons for Schoolchildren: A New-Style».

On November 5, a collection of books for nursing home as part of the charitable project «Book - is a medicine for the soul», took place in the library. The employees of the Delivery Room Department and Inter-library loan transferred more than 100 publications to the library of the State educational institution of social services «Vitebsk nursing house».

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals  in October, 2019.

31 октября в отделе литературы по искусству в рамках проекта «Музыка для всех» состоялась лекция члена Белорусского союза композиторов, музыканта, педагога Александра Иванова «Музыка, наполняющая душу светом», посвященная жизненному и творческому пути композитора Вольфганга Амадея Моцарта.

In the department of periodicals within the framework of the library project «Together!», an exhibition of arts and crafts of visually impaired people «Feeling the Beauty of the World in My Heart» has opened. The exhibition is dedicated to the International White Cane Day.

Бесплатные курсы «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города»

30 октября в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялись внеочередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Орша 1514: битва, которую назвали великой».

On November 4, a meeting of the methodical association of the teachers of German from educational institutions № 34 of Vitebsk took place in the German reading room.

24–25 октября в библиотеке прошли торжественные мероприятия, приуроченные к 90-летнему юбилею Витебской областной библиотеки имени В.И. Ленина.

On October 29, in the framework of the project «School of Financial Literacy for Children», a financial literacy class «Non-Cash Money» took place in the department of economic, technical and agricultural literature for the students of school № 2.

On October 29, the library lesson «The Chitalia Land» for children's club «Pravoznayka» took place in the library.

25 октября в немецком читальном зале состоялось торжественное открытие выставки графических новелл «Берлинские мифы», автором которых является лауреат многочисленных премий Райнхард Кляйст.

9 кастрычніка 2010 года супрацоўнікі аддзела беларускай літаратуры Баталка І .І. і Собалева В. М. здзейснілі завочнае падарожжа па краіне Беларусь для вучняў 7–9 класаў СШ № 25 г. Віцебска.

On October 16, the presentation of the book «Saving the Memory of Generations» by Larisa Brueva and Marina Frolova, took place in the library. The book is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Belarus liberation from Nazi invaders and the 75^th anniversary of the Great Victory.

The employees of the electronic reading room prepared an online exhibition «The Detective Is on the Trail», which presents audio books of the detective genre.

On October 14, within the framework of the project «On the Way to Success», the staff members of the Department of Economic, Technical and Agricultural Literature organized a meeting with a self-employed gardener Ivan Grigoriev.

The sector of foreign literature offers to your attention the online exhibition «For a Teacher of a Foreign Language: Methodology of Educational Activities», timed to Teacher's Day.

The exhibition presents the books on organizing and conducting individual and group extracurricular activities.

Бесплатные курсы «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города»

10 октября в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Клуб исторической реконструкции и моделирования «Нагльфар»: от истоков до создания драккара».

3 снежня ў аддзеле беларускай літаратуры адбылася прэзентацыя кнігі празаіка, публіцыста, паэта Сяргея Рублеўскага “Ў, тое, што мы скарацілі”.

8 октября в библиотеке состоялся творческий вечер писателя, публициста, члена Союза писателей Беларуси, гвардии подполковника в отставке Валерия Марченко «Время выбрало нас».

On October 5, literary readings with the German author Theresia Enzensberger were held in the library with the support of the Goethe Institute in Minsk.

On October 3, a presentation of Alexander Pishchik's debut collection of poems «It Is Raining in My City...» was held in the library. Earlier, the poems of the young author were published in the literary almanac «City Hall».

The monthly information bulletin "The Cultural Life of Vitebsk Region" was prepared.

In the centre of attention of the issue – anniversary events of the Belarusian Theater "Lyalka", held in Vitebsk on the 22nd of October, and recommendatory bibliography "The Journey to the Country of Childhood".

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in September, 2019.

On October 2, a mobile photo exhibition «My Home Corner» by the Publishing House «Belarus Today» opened in the library. Winners works are presented on the exhibition. As well as pictures of the participants of the photo contest dedicated to the Year of the Small Homeland.

12 сентября в библиотеке в рамках проекта «Па старонках "Віцебскіх сшыткаў" з Людмілай Хмяльніцкай» состоялась презентация шестого выпуска исторического научно-популярного альманаха «Віцебскі сшытак». С этим событием присутствующих поздравил главный специалист управления культуры Витебского облисполкома Денис Юрчак. Редактор альманаха Людмила Хмельницкая рассказала об особенностях издания, рубриках и авторах альманаха.

Free Courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town»

On September 26, the first lecture of the new season of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» was held in Vitebsk Regional Library. The topic of the lecture was «My Family Tree. How to Search for Your Ancestors».

25 сентября в библиотеке состоялся творческий вечер ведущего мастера сцены Национального академического драматического театра имени Якуба Коласа, артиста, писателя, переводчика Петра Ламана.

On September 12, a presentation of the book «Silhouettes of the Old Vitebsk: Local History Tour» by Yuri Yakimovich (1946–1994), an architectural historian, was held in the library.

On September 12, the library hosted social and cultural events dedicated to the Library Day in Belarus – book presentations, meetings with writers, information sessions, quizzes, quests, presentations of library exhibitions, excursions for students of educational institutions of the city.

12 сентября в библиотеке в рамках международного автопробега Москва–Минск состоялась презентация книги российского писателя Сергея Полонского «8 великих битв 1941–1945 гг.», посвященной 75-летию освобождения Беларуси от немецко-фашистских захватчиков.

Уважаемые читатели библиотеки и коллеги!

Примите искренние поздравления с Днем библиотек Беларуси!

On September 11, free individual counseling on notarial issues took place in the library (purchase and sale agreements, gift of land agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, marriage contracts, divorce settlements, settlements of one's estate, registration of inheritance rights).

On September 10, the presentation of the fourth volume of «Vitebsk Territory» collection, which included materials from the IV International Scientific and Practical Conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Vitebsk region, took place in the library.

Denis Yurchak - the main specialist of the culture department at Vitebsk regional executive committee, and Tatyana Adamyan - the head of Vitebsk regional library, congratulated the audience with this event. The Head of the Local Lore Literature and Bibliography Department - Larisa Rogacheva, spoke about the edition preparation for publication. The regular participants of the conference: Valery Shishanov - Deputy Director of Vitebsk Regional Museum of Local Lore; Mikhail Leshchinsky - Deputy Chairman of Vitebsk Regional Veterans Council; Alexander Lisov - A Ph.D. in Art History; and Local History Expert - Arkady Podlipsky, are expressed their opinion about the collection.

An electronic version of the collection is available on the Vitebsk Regional Library website.

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On September 11, 2019 the hour of legal knowledge «To Serve the Law, People and Fatherland» for the 2nd year students of Economics and Law faculty's of the International Institute of labor and social relations took place as a part of the Library Day.

On September 10, the opening of the exhibition «Melodies of the Native Land» of the «Anyuta» People's Club of Florists of the State Institution «Cultural and Historical Complex «Golden Ring of the City of Vitebsk «Dvina» took place in the library. The exhibition is dedicated to the Year of the Small Homeland.

On September 10, an information session «The Book Is a Source of Knowledge», dedicated to the Library Day in Belarus, was held for schoolchildren by the employees of the electronic reading room.

On September 10, as part of the Unified Security Day, an event «This Bad Good Internet: Security in the Web Space» was held for the students of the 3rd grade of the Secondary School № 34 of Vitebsk.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in July 2019.

В рамках проведения Единого дня безопасности по Витебской области 9 сентября состоялось заседание клуба «Правознайка» с участием представителей Витебского областного управления МЧС Республики Беларусь.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in August, 2019.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in May, 2019.

The fourth volume of the collection «Vitebsk Region», which includes materials from the 4th International Scientific and Practical Conference, dedicated to the 80^th anniversary of the Vitebsk region, has been published.

An electronic version of the collection is available on the website of Vitebsk Regional Library.

On July 31, a concert dedicated to the 5th anniversary of the International Community of Orthodox Authors and Performers «Blagodar» with international festivals laureate's participation, took place in the library.

The General reading room offers to visit the on-line exhibition «Cities of Belarus».

We offer to your attention a selection of the most interesting books from the library, telling about the sights of Belarusian cities. Travelling around the cities of Belarus will give a kaleidoscope of impressions and emotions. The country, which seemed so small and simple yesterday, will open up a lot of treasures hidden from mass tourism. Belarus, like a time machine, transfers you from era to era, proving that the Soviet past can coexist with the distant Middle Ages, and with European ambience.

Dear readers of the library and visitors of the site!

Let us congratulate you on Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus!

The 3rd of July is a symbol of peace and stability, courage and heroism, the continuity of generations. This date is inextricably connected with one of the most important events in the national history – the liberation of our Motherland from the Nazi invaders. We express our sincere gratitude to the veterans who courageously defended our freedom and independence during the war years.

We wish you peace, happiness, prosperity and success in all your endeavors.

On July 22, a creative meeting with Russian scientist, poet and athlete Anatoly Yezhov, took place in the library.

On July 4, the opening of the exhibition of amateur photography «We» by Vasily Ryazanov took place in the library.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in June, 2019.

On June 25, a presentation of the book «Vitebsk! It Has Its Own Particular History of Liberation» by Arkady Podlipsky took place in the library as part of a series of events «To the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Vitebsk Region from the Nazi Invaders».

During the season of summer school camps, as well as during the school year, the employees of the library conduct library lessons on the creative work of children's writers for schoolchildren. The events are held in the framework of the library project «Literary Lessons for Schoolchildren: the New Format».

The sector of socio-cultural activities and marketing is looking for a graphic designer. Requirements: field-specific education and work experience.

For additional information, please, call: 66 00 36 (sector of socio-cultural activities and marketing), 67 64 30 (personnel inspector), 67 30 18 (reception).

On 6, 11 and 19 June, a series of activities for students of the schools with in-depth study of German was held by the employees of the German reading room.

19 июня в библиотеке состоялся литературный вечер «Я перад вамі з памяццю сваёй...», посвященный 95-летию со дня рождения народного писателя Беларуси Василя Быкова. Вечер был организован совместно с Витебской областной организацией ОО «Таварыства беларускай мовы імя Францыска Скарыны».

On June 18 and 19, in the sector of foreign literature, a quest in English «Looking for the Queen's Crown» was held for the schoolchildren of linguistic summer camps of the Gymnasium No. 2 of Vitebsk and the Secondary School No. 28 of Vitebsk.

On June 13–14, within the framework of the XXXIX International Hanseatic Days of Modern Times, the International Scientific and Practical Library Conference «Culture of the Borderland» was held in Pskov. The conference was attended by specialists of libraries, centers of folk art, writers, historians from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus. The program of the event included presentations of projects and publications of libraries, generalization of the experience in promoting the book cultural heritage and implementation of inter-ethnic projects on the territories of the regions of the Hanseatic cities, etc. Elena Vasilevskaya, the Head of Department of Art Literature, briefed on the exhibition activities of Vitebsk Regional Library.

In the framework of the mini-project «90 Years with Friends...», on June 2, an intellectual quiz «BiblioGame» was held in the sector of foreign literature.

On June 13, free individual counseling on notarial issues took place in the library (purchase and sale agreements, gift of land agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, marriage contracts, divorce settlements, settlements of one's estate, registration of inheritance rights).

Public Center of Legal Information invites you to visit on-line exhibition «Beyond the Law», which includes books, articles from periodicals, laws and regulation on the criminal law and criminological characteristics of crimes.

30 мая в библиотеке прошло заседание общественного координационного экологического совета при Витебском областном комитете природных ресурсов и охраны окружающей среды.

On May 23, a law lesson «I love my country where there is the right to a name and family life» was held for the members of the children's club «A Little Lawyer».

On May 22, a creative evening of trio «The Ark» - «Our way. 17 years later ...», took place in the library.

On May 21, a musical evening «We Are So Different, We Are So Beautiful», dedicated to the International Day of Cultural Diversity, took place in the library. The event was organized by employees of the foreign literature sector.

Free Courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town»

On May 16, a presentation of new books from the «Biography of the Vitebsk House» series by Arkady Podlipsky within the framework of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» took place in Vitebsk Regional Library.

On May 14, literary and musical evening «All My Life I was at the Forefront ...», dedicated to the 95^th anniversary of Russian Soviet poetess Yulia Drunina booth's, took place in the library.

The sector of foreign literature offers to your attention the online exhibition «English for Children», timed to the International English Language Day.

We offer to your attention interesting books for English classes with children.

Уважаемые читатели!

Обращаем ваше внимание на режим работы библиотеки в выходные и праздничные дни:

4 мая – 10.00–18.00;

5 мая – 10.00–18.00;

6 мая – 10.00–20.00;

7 мая – выходной;

8 мая – 10.00–20.00;

9 мая – выходной;

10 мая – выходной.

Уважаемые ветераны, коллеги, читатели!

Поздравляем вас с Днем Победы!

On May 16, evening of questions and answers «Corruption: Crime and Punishment», organized by the stuff of Public Center of Legal Information took place in the library. First years students of Vitebsk State University named after P.M. Masherov was attended on the event.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in April, 2019.

Бесплатные курсы «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города»

25 апреля в библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Святые и святыни древнего Витебска». Перед слушателями выступила медиевист и культуролог, доктор филологических наук Любовь Левшун.

On May 2, Opening of the Regional Exhibition-Competition of Weekend Artists «My Family», dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Belarus liberation from the German fascist invaders and Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War, took place.

2 мая в библиотеке состоялась презентация очередной книги известного прозаика, члена Союза белорусских писателей Франца Сивко. Как отмечено в аннотации к изданию, главный лейтмотив размещенных в нем произведений – осознание экзистенциальной сущности личности в сегодняшнем дне через осознание коллизий ее судьбы и поступков прошлого.

On April 27, a meeting with the members of Belarusian Literary Union «Polotsk Branch» was held in the library. Oleg Zaitsev, essay writer and publisher, Head of the Union, spoke about the history of the Union, its achievements and plans.

24 апреля в библиотеке прошел областной фестиваль библиотечных театров книги и кукольных театров «Волшебная рампа». Он стал настоящим праздником как для творческих коллективов, так и для всех детей и взрослых, которые стали участниками и зрителями этого яркого и запоминающегося события.

25 апреля состоялся творческий вечер артистки, ведущего мастера сцены Национального академического драматического театра имени Я. Коласа Натальи Аладко «Под белыми крыльями софитов...».

23 апреля в библиотеке в рамках цикла мероприятий «К 75-летию освобождения Витебской области от немецко-фашистских захватчиков» состоялся тематический вечер «Чтобы помнили...», посвященный памяти узников концлагерей и гетто и прошедший под девизом «Беларусь помнит». В мероприятии принимали участие представители ветеранских организаций, городской еврейской общины, молодежного актива, бывшие малолетние узники фашистских концлагерей, общественность города.

On April 22, a lecture for the students of advanced training courses of Vitebsk Regional Institute of Education Development was held in the German reading room.

On April 18, at foreign literature department a literary hour for younger pupils «The Egg is not Simple ...», timed to the International Book Day and Easter, took place.

Бесплатные курсы «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города»

28 марта в библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Путешествие в страну кривичей».

On April 18, a regular meeting of Children's club «Pravoznayka», took place in the library.

On April 18, free individual counseling on notarial issues took place in the library (purchase and sale agreements, gift of land agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, marriage contracts, divorce settlements, settlements of one's estate, registration of inheritance rights).

On April 17, a creative evening of Vitebsk bard, poet, and singer-songwriter Pyotr Zakharov «With Friends», took place in the library.

On April 15, in the art literature department within the library project «Music for All» took place a lecture dedicated to the life and career of Ludwig van Beethoven. Alexander Ivanov, a member of the Belarusian Composers Union, musician and teacher, held the event.

On April 11, within the framework of the project «School of financial literacy for children», an intellectual and educational game «Young Financier» for pupils of 3 "A" of secondary school No. 2, took place in the library.

On April 11, the opening of the «Sparkling Mood» exhibition took place in the library. The exhibition features original bijouterie made of natural stones by master Inna Bril.

On April 10, an awareness campaign of mental health extension «Care is Here!», took place in the library. The attendees got acquainted with various methods of mental health preserving, learned how to adjust themselves on the positive, to overcome the fear, trouble and self-doubt on the psychological master class.

The employees of the electronic reading room prepared an online exhibition «Pantry of Health», which presents the CDs, containing vast experience of traditional medicine. There is a separate section «God's Pharmacy», where you can find the CDs with brief descriptions of diseases and their symptoms, methods of preparation of medicines from natural products, a full list of simple and affordable recipes of traditional folk medicine, contra-indications to the use of herbs, fruits and roots.

On April 9, in German reading room department took place a creative workshop for schoolchildren, dedicated to the Easter celebration. The youngers got acquainted with Germany Easter celebrating, deepened their knowledge on the country study and German language.

On April 5, the presentation of information and educational publication «The Belarusian Front» from the series «The Golden Book of St. Petersburg», took place in the library.

On March, 27 in the framework of the cycle of events «With Friends», creative evening of Art History Doctor and Professor - Tatyana Kotovich and book presentation «Record/Spartak», took place in the library.

Бесплатные курсы «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города»

4 апреля в библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Фамильная история семьи Цшохеров».

On April 4, a traditional exhibition-viewing of new titles of lending library department and inter-library exchange system, took place in the library. More than 700 books of various topics were presented to the visitor's attention.

On April, 10 the exhibition opening of creativity studio «HAPPY-ART», dedicated to the Year of Small Motherland, took place in the library.

On April 2, the literary evening «Poetry and Music of Spring» joint with Vitebsk regional branch of the public organization «Belarus Writers Union», took place in the library.

27 марта в отделе литературы по искусству в рамках празднования Международного дня театра состоялась встреча с учащимися группы НС-III-21 режиссерского курса УО «Витебский государственный колледж культуры и искусств» и преподавателем, режиссером, членом Белорусского союза театральных деятелей Игорем Бояринцевым.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in March, 2019.

On March 28, as part of the library project «Together!», a humorous evening «Belly Laugh», dedicated to the Laughter Day, took place in the library.

On March 27, 2019 for the first year students of the Faculty of Economics and Law of the International University of Labor and Social Relations passed the legal lyceum «On the Look-out of Financial Security», took place in the library.

26 марта в библиотеке состоялась первая встреча в рамках проекта «По страницам "Віцебскіх сшыткаў" с Людмилой Хмельницкой».

On March 25, within the framework of the project «On the Way to Success», the library hosted a presentation of the book «Owl the BusinessMENtor» by Leonid Shur, director of «Vitebsk Business Center». «Owl the BusinessMENtor» is the first volume of the tetralogy «The Matrix of Shur».

26 марта в библиотеке состоялся круглый стол «25-летие Основного Закона Республики Беларусь: современность и перспективы», посвященный празднованию 25-летия со дня принятия Конституции Республики Беларусь и становления института президентства. Организаторами выступили управление культуры Витебского облисполкома и Витебская областная библиотека.

On March 21, free individual counseling on legal issues took place in the library. The users of the library were consulted by Deputy Prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office of the City of Vitebsk Vladimir Lobatsky.

20 марта в актовом зале библиотеки состоялась презентация книги доктора педагогических наук, профессора, директора Национальной библиотеки Беларуси Романа Мотульского «Библиотеки Беларуси. Из прошлого в будущее. 1917–1991».

On March 21, a meeting of the methodical association of the teachers of German from educational institutions of the Pervomaisky district of Vitebsk was held in the German reading room.

On March 20, the library hosted a presentation of the second edition of the book «To Everyone» by Mikhail Rubin, the poet, musician, teacher. All the poems from this book became songs, many of which were performed at the presentation by the author. The most favorite poems were recited by Nina Levinson and poetesses Olga Matskevich and Tatyana Polyakova.

On March 19, a legal literacy project «I Am a Future Voter», dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus and the establishment of the institution of presidency, was held in the library for the members of the children's club «A Little Lawyer».

Free Courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town»

On March 14, a regular class within the framework of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» took place in Vitebsk Regional Library. The topic of the class was «World Perception and Mental Outlook of the Inhabitants of Vitebsk in the XII–XVII centuries (based on the materials from the Upper Castle excavations)».

Lyudmila Shevtsova is the laureate of the Russian national television award «TEFI», the author of documentary cycles on the TV channel «Culture», scenarios of historical, artistic and documentary films, which were included in the golden fund of Russian culture.

Foreign Literature Department represents to your attention the exhibition «With Classics of Foreign Literature - in the Anniversary Year of the Library», timed to the 90th anniversary of Vitebsk Regional Library.

From the first day of library's foundation, the library had a department of foreign books, which introduced their readers to study of foreign languages, shaped the artistic taste and love of world literature classics reading.

On the exhibition presents works by foreign authors, which are worth reading in the original.

On March 18, free individual counseling on legal issues took place in the library. The users of the library were consulted by Alyona Matusevich, the specialist of the Law Clinic of the International University «MITSO».

On March 14, to the 25^th anniversary of the Republic of Belarus Constitution adoption and the establishment of the presidency institution, free individual consulting on notarial matters took place in the library. Lyudmila Zuykova – the notary officer of Vitebsk notarial district held a consultation for library readers.

On March 13, a creative meeting with chief editor of publishing house «Mastatskaya literatura» and his representative's took place in the library. The editor-in-chief of publishing house, poet, prose writer Viktor Shnip, spoke about the most interesting publications that have appeared recently: book series, collected works, books devoted to famous people of Belarus.

On March 7, the library hosted the book exhibition «Women in History and Literature: the Great, Famous and Beautiful», dedicated to International Women's Day.

5 марта в библиотеке в рамках цикла мероприятий, приуроченных к Дню православной книги, состоялась презентация сборника материалов Международной научно-практической конференции «Женский подвиг в истории Беларуси. 1917–2017 годы».

On March 5, the opening of the personal exhibition of paintings «Intercrossing» by Alexey Pshyonko, a member of the Belarusian Union of Artists, took place in the library.

On March 4, information session «Empress Great Carnival» for students from Turkmenistan from Vitebsk branch International University «International Institute of Labor and Social Relations» which was conducted by the stuff of economic, technical and agricultural literature department, took place.

Tulips are always relevant in spring, but the tulips with a delicious candy inside are especially pleasant and unusual.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in February, 2019 .

Dear readers and colleagues!

Let us congratulate you on Women's Day! May this holiday bring you a wonderful spring mood, many compliments and kind words, gentle smiles, flowers and gifts.

We wish you inextinguishable energy, optimism, prosperity! May your life be filled with bright events, be happy, successful and loved!

The staff of the library.

Free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town»

On February 28, regular classes of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native city» on the theme «Kazimir Malevich and the end of classical art» took place in the library.

28 февраля в Публичном центре правовой информации для участников детского клуба «Правознайка» прошел информационно-правовой час «Я – гражданин Республики Беларусь». Ведущий библиотекарь Людмила Луцкевич рассказала учащимся 3 «В» класса СШ № 2 г. Витебска о Конституции Республики Беларусь и правовом статусе человека и гражданина нашей страны. Особое внимание было уделено институту президентства.

Заместитель директора по библиотечной работе Витебской областной библиотеки Ольга Макаровна Комендантова награждена Грамотой Министерства культуры Республики Беларусь за многолетний добросовестный труд и значительный вклад в популяризацию национальной культуры.

27 февраля в рамках празднования Дня православной книги в библиотеке состоялась беседа на тему «Возрождение трезвости как христианской ценности».

Dear men!

Let us congratulate you on the Day of Defenders of Fatherland and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus!

We wish you wisdom, happiness, prosperity. May your loyal friends and colleagues be there for you, let them be proud of you. Always remain reliable defenders of your Motherland, your family, the people dear and close to you.

27 февраля в библиотеке в рамках проекта «Астрахань – Витебск: историко-культурный диалог» состоялся Международный круглый стол «20 лет работы в правовом поле: итоги, перспективы», приуроченный к 20-летию ЦПИ Астраханской областной научной библиотеки имени Н. К. Крупской.

On February 21, a literary lesson «Children of War», dedicated to the children-heroes of the Great Patriotic War and the 75th anniversary of Belarus liberation from the Nazi invaders, took place. The event was held by the stuff of general reading room department for pupils of 3 «A» class of secondary school № 2.

21 февраля во многих странах мира отмечается Международный день родного языка. В Витебской областной библиотеке в этот день состоялся ставший традиционным литературно-музыкальный вечер к Международному дню родного языка и общий диктант.

On February 19, in the art literature department opening of the exhibition of war-historical miniatures took place. The author of the exhibition is an art historian and associate professor at the design department at Vitebsk State University named after P. M. Masherov - Igor Gorbunov.

On February 20, a creative meeting with poetess Galina Sinyakova as part of the cycle of events «Literary Evenings» took place in the library.

Free Courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town»

On February 14, a regular class within the framework of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» took place in Vitebsk Regional Library. The topic of the class was «The Red and The Black Books of Vitebsk: Fragments of Architectural Heritage». Part two.

On February 13, the opening of the exhibition project «Constructio» by Galina Vasilyeva was held. The project was dedicated to the 99th anniversary of the avant-garde art association UNOVIS («Affirmers of the New Art»).

On February 12, a meeting with the ornithologist Vladimir Ivanovsky, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Ecology and Nature Protection of Vitebsk State University named after P. M. Masherov, was held in the library within the framework of the project «On the Way to Success».

Intellectual games contribute to realization of creative potential, development of logic, communication skills, they create a good mood.

On February 11, in the Art Literature Department within the framework of the project «Music for Everyone», a lecture «Life in Music» was held by Alexander Ivanov, a member of the Belarusian Union of Composers, musician, teacher. The lecture was devoted to the life and creative journey of the composer, pianist, teacher and public figure Dmitry Dmitrievich Shostakovich.

On January 31, free individual counseling on notarial issues took place in the library (purchase and sale agreements, gift of land agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, marriage contracts, divorce settlements, settlements of one's estate, registration of inheritance rights).

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in January, 2019. 

On January 30, the Republican round table «On the ways of national-state self-determination», dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Belarus took place in the Vitebsk regional library.

On February 8, a solemn ceremony of awarding the laureates of the regional prize «Person of the Year of the Vitebsk Region – 2018» took place in the concert hall of the cultural center «Vitebsk».

On January 29, an observation excursion about the library was held for librarians of school libraries of Vitebsk and the Vitebsk region within the framework of advanced training of students of Vitebsk Regional Institute of Education Development.

On February 5, Regional Headmasters Seminar of district and city libraries of Vitebsk Region «Public Library in Modern Society» took place.

The Chief Specialist of Culture Department at Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Zoya Gukova, the Head of State Institution Vitebsk Regional Library named after V. I. Lenin - Tatyana Adamyan and others heads and specialists of the host library systems of the region are took part in the seminar.

On January 24, in the Department of Economic, Technical and Agricultural Literature, an information session and multimedia presentation «What Is Money?» were held for the students of the 3rd «A» grade of the Secondary School No. 2 within the framework of the project «School of Financial Literacy for Children».

Проект «Чалавек Слова»

23 января в библиотеке в рамках проекта «Человек Слова» состоялась творческая встреча с поэтессой, заведующей литературной частью Белорусского театра «Лялька» Людмилой Симаненок.

On January 24, a regular class within the framework of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» took place in Vitebsk Regional Library. The topic of the class was «The Vitebsk People's Art School: 100th Anniversary of the school of Chagall».

On January 4, an hour of history «Komsomol: time, events and people» dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Komsomol, once the most numerous and powerful youth organization, took place in the Vitebsk regional library. The history of Komsomol is the history of victories and labor achievements, heroism and self-sacrifice of young people in the chronicles of the great state.

We invite you to take part in the international creative competition «From Hansa to Hansa: Viewpoint of the Young». The project aims to bring together the residents of the border areas of Latvia, Estonia, Belarus and the Pskov region through the involvement of the younger generation into the process of artistic creation.

On July 20, the Library opened a solo exhibition of works by a member of the Union of Artists of Belarus Oleg Kroshkin called «Magic of Color». The exposition comprises 12 acrylic paintings.

On January 17, a thematic meeting «Winter Is a Time of Miracles» within the framework of the literary readings «I read, you read, we read!» was held for the students of the 2nd grade of the Secondary School No. 18 of Vitebsk.

Бесплатные курсы «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города»

16 января в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялись внеочередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Витебский трамвай: к 120-летнему юбилею. Часть вторая». С продолжением своей лекции выступил директор Музея витебского трамвая Василий Павлючков.

On January 15, in the department of art literature took place a meeting with a composer Alexander Ivanov. Alexander Ivanov was born in 1957 in Vitebsk. In 1990 he graduated from the theoretical department of Vitebsk Music School, in 1997 – the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Since 1999, he is a member of the Belarusian Union of Composers. Today he works as a teacher in the State Educational Institution «Children's Art School No. 4 in Vitebsk».

On January 10, the opening of the personal exhibition «SOLITUDE» of Ekaterina Myasnikova, the member of the Board of the Vitebsk Regional Branch of «Belarusian Union of Artists», was held in the library.

On January 14, at the department of economic, technical and agricultural literature took place a meeting with vegetable grower – Nadezhda Kuts.

On January 10, a dramatize opening of an exhibition of children's creativity, timed to the Pushkin's 220-year anniversary, took place at children's literature department. At the exhibition presents works of 4 "G" class students from Vitebsk gymnasium №1.

To the 90^th anniversary of Vitebsk Regional Library

In the framework of the mini-project «90 Years with Friends...», timed to the celebration of the 90th anniversary of Vitebsk Regional Library named after V. I. Lenin, in the sector of foreign literature, from the end of December 2018 to January 10, 2019 the cycles of loud readings of foreign literature «Reading Together» were held.

On January 10, within the framework of the annual charitable action «Presenting the joy of reading» the employees of the library loan and ILL (interlibrary loan) departments transferred more than 300 issues to the library of Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Center №4.

On January 10, the employees of the economic, technical and agricultural literature department conducted a general sightseeing tour of the library for third-year students of the Vitebsk State Polytechnic College.

On January 2, the solemn ceremony of awarding the winners and prize-winners of the Eurasian Library Internet Forum «Football - Sport, Art, and Creativity» in the framework of the international project «Dialogue of National Literatures» took place in the library.

On January 3, the opening of the exhibition of original dolls designed by Anastasia Morozova «Fairy-Tale Characters» was held in the Art Literature Department.

Dear readers!

Let us congratulate you on the upcoming holidays and wish you Happy New Year and Merry Christmas!

May 2019 be a successful year of new opportunities and achievements, filled with bright events and good deeds. We wish you inspiration, inexhaustible energy and strength to achieve all your goals.

With best wishes of happiness and wealth, the staff of Vitebsk Regional Library.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in December, 2018 года.

27 декабря в библиотеке состоялась торжественная церемония награждения лауреатов «Литературной премии имени Петруся Бровки» Витебского областного исполнительного комитета за 2018 год.

26 декабря в библиотеке прошла презентация факсимильного издания первого «Букваря» (1618).

20 декабря состоялось подведение итогов творческого конкурса адвент-календарей «Advent, Advent, einLichtleinbrennt». Победители были объявлены в двух категориях – школьники и студенты. Все участники получили награды и подарки, предоставленные партнером библиотеки – Институтом имени Гёте в Минске.

В немецкий читальный зал Витебской областной библиотеки требуется специалист со знанием немецкого языка (на время декретного отпуска сотрудника).

Дополнительная информация по телефонам: 42 51 59, 67 45 21.

19 декабря в библиотеке состоялись внеочередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Витебский трамвай: к 120-летнему юбилею».

 Проект «Чалавек Слова»

17 декабря в рамках проекта «Чалавек Слова» в библиотеке состоялась встреча с поэтом, переводчиком Владимиром Попковичем «Итоги года: стихотворения, переводы».

Employees of the Public Center of Legal Information held an information session «New Opportunities of the Public Center of Legal Information for Legal Education of Schoolchildren» for the 11^th grade students (legal orientation) of Vitebsk Secondary School № 30.

15 декабря в библиотеке состоялась презентация книги стихов и дорожных записей поэта, лауреата «Литературной премии имени Петруся Бровки» Витебского облисполкома Николая Наместникова «Kresy».

Dear colleagues and readers!

Happy Library Day! We hope that library will be the place where you want to come for knowledge, interesting discoveries and inspiration. We wish you professional advancement, creative incentive and thankful readers, that think much of printed word and who in love with rustle of book pages. We wish you good health and abundance.

On September 14, 2017 from 10 a.m. till 9 p.m. at the State Institution «Vitebsk Regional Library named after V.I. Lenin» hosts festivities, timed to the Library Day in Belarus, including meetings with writers, presentations of book and library exhibitions; events and excursions.

All interested are welcome!

Agenda

13 декабря в 18.00 в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Красная и черная книги Витебска: осколки архитектурного наследия».

On December 1, a meeting with the writer Manfred Taizen took place at Vitebsk Regional Library named after V.I. Lenin. The meeting dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the German Reading Room with the support by the Goethe Institute in Minsk.

8 декабря накануне рождественских праздников в библиотеке состоялся литературно-музыкальный вечер «Ціхая ноч, Святая ноч...».

From November 29, an exhibition of works submitted to the Advent calendar competition is held in the German reading room.

On December 20, at 4:00 p.m., summing up of the results of the competition and awarding of the winners and participants of the competition will be held.

We invite everyone wishing to attend.

12 декабря в библиотеке состоялось торжественное открытие выставки витебского художника, искусствоведа, члена Белорусского союза художников Андрея Жигура «Театральный плакат».

27 ноября в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялась презентация сборника современных сказочных историй писателя, лауреата Литературной премии имени Петруся Бровки Витебского областного исполнительного комитета, кандидата филологических наук Анны Новосельцевой «Калі цябе спаткае казка».

On November 29, a meeting of the Children's Club «A Little Lawyer» took place in the Public Center of Legal Information, at which a legal quiz «Experts of Law» was held and the results of the club's work in 2018 were summed up. The most active members of the club were awarded incentive prizes.

On December 6, free individual counseling on notarial issues took place in the library (purchase and sale agreements, gift of land agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, marriage contracts, divorce settlements, settlements of one's estate, registration of inheritance rights).

26 ноября в библиотеке в рамках библиотечного проекта «Вместе!» состоялся литературно-музыкальный вечер «Души и сердца вдохновенье», приуроченный к Международному дню инвалидов.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in November, 2018.

22 ноября в 18.00 в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Виртуальная экскурсия по Витебску: от Смоленской до Конной площади». Виртуальную экскурсию для слушателей курсов провела главный хранитель фондов Витебского областного краеведческого музея Ольга Давидовская.

On December 5, within the framework of the joint project «From the Book to the Film» of the Museum «Vitebsk Center of Contemporary Art» and the Regional Library, a conversation about contemporary cinema art and the interrelationship between cinema and literature (screen versions of literary works in cinema and on television) was held. Sergey Matylyonok, film critic, the head of the city's popular film club «Dialogue», took part in the event.

22 ноября в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялась ІV Международная научно-практическая конференция «Віцебскі край», посвященная 80-летию образования Витебской области. Организаторами конференции выступила Витебская областная библиотека имени В. И. Ленина и Витебский государственный университет имени П. М. Машерова, кафедра истории Беларуси.

On December 4, a Celebrity Stakeout with Valentina Bystrimovich, the author of two collections of prose and many interesting notes about traveling to various countries, took place.

This year the National Center for Legal Information of the Republic of Belarus (NCLI) celebrates its anniversary. The state institution, that makes official legal information available to every citizen, will reach the age of 20 on October 1, 2017.

On November 17, the library hosted a meeting «Visiting a Book» from the cycle of concerts and educational programs for expectant mothers «Weaving the Soul out of Music» of Vitebsk Regional Philharmonic.

8 ноября в библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Витебский областной краеведческий музей: от частных коллекций до музея».

On November 6, Yulia Brovko, Assistant Prosecutor of Vitebsk, conducted a series of individual consultations on legal issues for library users.

1 ноября сотрудники отдела экономической, технической и сельскохозяйственной литературы провели обзорную экскурсию по библиотеке для учащихся II курса УО «Витебский государственный политехнический колледж», специальности «Экономист по маркетингу».

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in October, 2018.

On November 3, a thematic meeting «Seasons» within the framework of the literary readings «I read, you read, we read!» was held for the students of the 2nd and 3rd grades of the Secondary School No. 11 of Vitebsk.

On October 31, a meeting of the methodical association of teachers-psychologists of preschool education of the Pervomaisky district of the city of Vitebsk on the topic «Psychological and pedagogical diagnostics of a child's personal characteristics and interpersonal relations in a family» was held in the Nursery/Kindergarten No. 14 of Vitebsk. The employees of the sector of social and cultural activities and marketing took part in the meeting.

Цикл «Краязнаўчыя сустрэчы»

30 октября в Витебской областной библиотеке в рамках цикла «Краязнаўчыя сустрэчы» состоялся вечер, посвященный краеведу, одному из создателей современной системы школьного краеведения на Витебщине Олегу Куржалову. 

29 и 30 октября в Витебской областной библиотеке прошли мероприятия в рамках юбилейного года немецкого читального зала.

28 октября в секторе иностранной литературы прошел страноведческий час «Праздники осени: мистическая вечеринка» для участников клуба английского языка. Членов клуба «English on Sundays = Английский по воскресеньям» объединяет желание углублять страноведческие знания и совершенствовать навыки разговорного английского языка.

24 октября в библиотеке состоялась презентация книги Алеся Замковского «Наступны прыпынак». Алесь Замковский – поэт, заведующий литературной частью Национального академического драматического театра имени Якуба Коласа. Является лауреатом первого конкурса молодых писателей «Экслібрыс» (2012), финалистом фестиваля авторской песни и поэзии «Витебский листопад» (2017). 

25 октября в библиотеке состоялась очередная лекция курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Преобразование Витебска в крупный промышленный центр в годы первых пятилеток».

On October 19, a comprehensive presentation of Vitebsk region took place at the Business and Cultural Complex of the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Russian Federation in Moscow. Vitebsk region presented its economic, investment, tourism potential, cultural and historical heritage.

22 октября в библиотеке состоялась встреча с директором Центра шведских исследований Анастасией Майской (г. Минск) «Познай Швецию».

Основная деятельность Центра шведских исследований – организация и проведение образовательных и культурно-информационных мероприятий с целью распространения знаний о Швеции.

On October 18, the ceremonial summing up of the results of the republican contest «Best Public Center of Legal Information» and the awards ceremony took place at the V International Congress «The Library as a Phenomenon of Culture».

17 октября в библиотеке в рамках библиотечного проекта «Вместе!» состоялся творческий вечер поэтессы, инвалида по зрению Галины Прудниковой «От души к душе», приуроченный к республиканскому месячнику «Человек с белой тростью». Галина Владимировна пишет стихи с детства, но серьезно занялась творчеством только после потери зрения в 2001 году, чтобы выжить и жить дальше.

Директор ГУ «Витебская областная библиотека имени В. И. Ленина» Татьяна Николаевна Адамян награждена нагрудным знаком Министерства культуры Республики Беларусь «За вклад в развитие культуры Беларуси».

16 октября в библиотеке состоялась встреча с заместителем председателя Витебского областного совета ветеранов, краеведом Михаилом Лещинским, посвященная командиру брига «Меркурий», герою русско-турецкой войны Александру Ивановичу Казарскому.

Since October 15, in the department of periodicals within the framework of the library project «Together!», a «Seeing with the Heart» exhibition of arts and crafts of visually impaired people takes place. The exhibition is dedicated to the International White Cane Day. More than fifty works made in various techniques of decorative art were presented by the exhibitors. These are beadwork, cold porcelain, decoupage, embroidery, bijouterie and various crafts.

11 октября в библиотеке состоялась очередная лекция курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города». С продолжением лекции «Храмы старого Витебска: в поисках утраченного» выступил известный краевед Виктор Борисенков, который рассказал об утраченном культурном наследии древнего Витебска. Были рассмотрены факторы уничтожения храмов в разные исторические периоды, гонения на служителей культа в советское время. Виктор Борисенков затронул также вопрос восстановления утраченного наследия; на видеопрезентации можно было увидеть храмы, на месте которых в наше время нет никаких строений.

On October 11, in the Public Center of Legal Information a lecture «Traffic Alphabet» was held for the members of the children's club «A Little Lawyer».

Vasily Chepik, the inspector of the agitation and propaganda department of the Traffic Police of the Internal Affairs Directorate of Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, took part in the event. He told the children about traffic rules and safe behavior on the road. The children had the chance to feel like full-fledged members of the traffic police, wearing a suit of a traffic police officer.

At the end of the event, all the participants were given special prizes from the traffic police officers.

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10 октября в библиотеке прошел обучающий семинар «Психическое здоровье: от проблемы к благополучию», приуроченный к Всемирному дню психического здоровья.

9 октября в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялась творческая встреча с писательницей Валерией Фоминовой, которая представила зрителям литературно-музыкальную программу по мотивам романа «Это», с которым она участвовала в литературном конкурсе «Первая Глава», где заняла первое место.

Цикл мероприятий «Да 80-годдзя з часу ўтварэння Віцебскай вобласці»

9 октября в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялся литературный праздник «Табе, мой краю родны!»: пісьменнікі-лаўрэаты абласных літаратурных прэмій – Віцебшчыне» из цикла мероприятий «Да 80-годдзя ўтварэння Віцебскай вобласці». Вечер был организован совместно с Витебским областным отделением ОО «Союз писателей Беларуси».

4 октября в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялся творческий вечер поэтессы и автора песен Александры Журковской «Милосердие – белый цветок».

On October 2, the employees of the department of economic, technical and agricultural literature organized a meeting with aesthetic cosmetician Lyudmila Medvedeva.

The employees of the electronic reading room prepared an online exhibition «Amazing World with Discovery», which presents the CDs from the Discovery CHANNEL series. These popular science films are designed for a wide audience and allow you to immerse yourself in the world of the stories of experts, pioneers and explorers, that inspire, excite the imagination, open your eyes to everything extraordinary, provide food for the mind and add value to life.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in September, 2018.

The Foreign Literature Sector offers to your attention the exhibition «Modern Foreign Language Education: Methodology and Theory», timed to the Teacher's Day.

There are many different ways to learn a foreign language, but the selected books will help you to choose the best method.

27 сентября в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялась первая публичная лекция третьего сезона на тему «Храмы старого Витебска: в поисках утраченного», которую провёл известный витебский краевед, автор многочисленных фотопроекций по истории города Виктор Борисенков.

26 сентября в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялась творческая встреча с писателем Владимиром Орловым, приуроченная к 65-летию нашего земляка.

13 и 15 сентября в библиотеке прошли праздничные мероприятия, приуроченные ко Дню библиотек Беларуси. Ключевым событием праздника стало торжественное театрализованное открытие отдела детской литературы, который ранее находился в другом помещении, а отныне будет работать в здании областной библиотеки. Отдел укомплектован новыми современными стеллажами, техникой, мебелью и богатейшим фондом книг для детей с самого раннего возраста и подростков.

The sector «Public Center of Legal Information» invites library users to visit the online exhibition «Through the Pages of the History of State and Law». The exhibition includes books and articles from periodicals on the designated topic.

On September 14, 2018, Vitebsk Regional Notary Chamber awarded the employees of the Public Center of Legal Information with a letter of recognition and certificates of acknowledgement for increasing the role and significance of the notary status, and developing the legal culture of citizens.

13 сентября в рамках библиотечного проекта «Отражение» состоялось открытие художественной выставки искусствоведа, художника Михаила Цыбульского «Праздничные интенции в живописных экзерсисах» (натюрморты).

On September 13, within the framework of the festive events timed to the Library Day in Belarus, a meeting with art critic Tatyana Kotovich took place in the library's assembly hall.

13 сентября 2018 года в отделе краеведческой литературы и библиографии состоялась презентация третьего тома сборника «Віцебскі край», в который вошли материалы Международной научно-практической конференции, посвященной 500-летию белорусского книгопечания.

13 сентября в Публичном центре правовой информации прошел час правовых знаний «Право и Закон» для студентов 2 курса факультета экономики и права Международного университета «МИТСО».

On September 13, within the framework of the Library Day celebrations, the staff members of the electronic reading room held a media hour «The Good and the Eternal», dedicated to the 190th anniversary of the birth of Leo Tolstoy.

On September 12, within the framework of the Library Day celebrations, the staff members of the Department of Economic, Technical and Agricultural Literature conducted an informative and bibliographic lesson «The Library Is a Center of Preservation of Book Monuments, Rare and Valuable Publications», prepared a presentation of rare and valuable publications from the funds of Vitebsk Regional Library named after V. I. Lenin for the students of Vitebsk State Technical College.

Уважаемые читатели библиотеки и коллеги!

Поздравляем вас с Днем библиотек Беларуси. Этот праздник по праву является событием для всех, кто любит книгу – ее создателей, хранителей и читателей.

 Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in August, 2018.

On August 23, the opening of a personal exhibition of landscape photography «I Feel the Beauty of the World in My Heart...» by a native of the town of Shumilino, V. D. Myasoedov, was held in the library. The exhibition is dedicated to the Year of the small motherland.

On August 21, the library hosted a «meet the artist» event with Lyudmila Chebotaryova (Israel), a poet, translator, songwriter and singer, president of the International Festival of Russian Poetry and Culture in Israel «Harp of David».

Employees of the electronic reading room prepared an online exhibition «The Books Celebrating Their Anniversary in 2018». The exhibition presents the works of classical fiction from the library funds, celebrating their anniversary this year.

On August 8, a meeting with the instructor of highland tourism, a candidate for the master of sports of the USSR Oleg Alexandrovich Shchigelsky, timed to the International Day of Mountaineering, was held in the library.

On November 23, 2017, Vitebsk Regional Library hosted the III International Scientific and Practical Conference «Vitebsk Region» dedicated to the 500th anniversary of Belarusian printing. The conference was organized by Vitebsk Regional Library, Vitebsk Regional Museum of Local History and Vitebsk State University named after P. M. Masherov.

The general reading room offers to your attention an online exhibition «405 Years of the Romanov Dynasty» (1613–1917).

On July 19, in the literature art department took place a musical and poetic evening «Patterns of July». Works of philosophical love and urban lyrics of the Vitebsk poetess, teacher, librarian Natalia Solovyova sounded throughout the event. Natalia Fedorovna received birthday greetings, poetic and musical dedications from her friends - poets, musicians and artists. Cordial words were addressed to the poetess at this evening from F. Sivko, O. Rusilko, L. Simanenok, A. Lazebnaya, O. Ivanova, S. Luzgin, N. Nesterenko, A. Kostenko, V. Shamshur, the ensemble «Kamerton» , the group «Covcheg» and many others.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in July, 2018

On July, 20 by the staff of the Department of Economic, Technical and Agricultural Literature took place a library lesson «Traffic Laws» for schoolchildren of summer camp at Secondary School №12 in Vitebsk. The lesson was aimed to the prevention of road accidents among children. Children got knowledge about traffic light signals, traffic rules, got acquainted with the index and prohibiting road signs, and also fixed their knowledge on the lesson.

12 июля состоялось открытие выставки росписи по ткани «Рисованные сны» (рисованные ковры) мастеров из г. п. Лиозно Витебской области, членов ОО «Белорусский союз мастеров народного творчества» Жанны Ильюшкиной и Ирины Терешковой. Авторы экспозиции – участники международных, республиканских и областных выставок и фестивалей.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in June, 2018.

The sociological research «Public Center of Legal Information: User's Point of View» was being conducted in the Public Center of Legal Information from December 2017 to February 2018 by the questionnaire method. Let us draw your attention to the report on the sociological research.

21 июня в Витебской областной библиотеке был презентован переведённый на белорусский язык цикл книг «Голоса Утопии» лауреата Нобелевской премии по литературе Светланы Алексиевич.

With the permission of Lyudmila Khmelnitskaya, the editor of the publication, an electronic version of the fifth issue of the historical popular scientific almanac «Vitebsk Notebook» is posted on the website of Vitebsk Regional Library.

Віцебскі сшытак : гіст. навук.-папул. альманах / рэд. Л. Хмяльніцкая. – Мінск : НББ, 2017. – Вып. 5. – 179 [2] с.

On June 18 and 19, in the sector of foreign literature, a quest lab «The Journey of the Flag» was held for the schoolchildren of linguistic summer camps of the Gymnasium No. 1 of Vitebsk and the Secondary School No. 2 of Vitebsk.

On June 13, free individual counseling on legal issues took place in the library. The users of the library were consulted by Chief Assistant Prosecutor of Vitebsk Yuliya Lazarenko.

On 12, 13, 14 and 18 June, the events for the linguistic camps of the schools specializing in German were held in the German reading room. Schoolchildren had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the German language during the summer holidays.

On June 12, free individual counseling on notarial issues took place in the library (purchase and sale agreements, gift of land agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, marriage contracts, divorce settlements, settlements of one's estate, registration of inheritance rights).

From 5 to 30 June, the library is hosting an exhibition of decorative still life by the students of the Children's Art School of Vitebsk.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in May, 2018.

31 мая в библиотеке в рамках проекта «Астрахань – Витебск: историко-культурный диалог» состоялся круглый стол «Семья – ребенок – общество: ответственность и пути взаимодействия» с представителями из Астраханской областной научной библиотеки имени Н. К. Крупской, приуроченный ко Дню защиты детей.

On May 24, within the framework of the international cultural project «Music Unites Our Hearts», a «meet the artists» event and a concert of the «Byzantium» choir (Soest, the Netherlands) (directed by Alesya Shaeva), the exemplary vocal studio «Assol» (directed by Elena Falkovich), the exemplary vocal and choral collective «Dvina» (directed by Olga Falkovich) of «Vitebsk Regional Palace of Children and Youth», and the choir of the Church of the Holy Martyr Tatiana of Vitebsk, Vitebsk Diocese of the Belarusian Orthodox Church (directed by Liliya Tarasenkova) took place in the library.

Давно в минувшем остались события Великой Отечественной войны, но до этого времени немало безымянных солдат, погибших во время войны, покоятся в нашей земле. Места захоронений многих из них до сих пор неизвестны. Возвращать из небытия имена погибших за свободу нашей земли воинов помогают энтузиасты поискового движения.

On May 31, a literary evening «Cyril and Methodius – the Enlighteners of the Slavic peoples», dedicated to the 1155th anniversary of the origin of the Slavonic script, was held in the library.

24 мая сотрудниками отдела экономической, технической и сельскохозяйственной литературы для студентов и преподавателей УО «Витебский государственный политехнический колледж» был проведен День информации.

On May 21, the opening of the exhibition «National Color», timed to the International Day of Cultural Diversity and the Year of the Little Motherland, took place in the library.

On May 16, in the library, a warning lesson «Safe Holidays» was held for the members of the children's club «A Little Lawyer».

15 мая в библиотеке состоялся творческий вечер поэтессы, члена Союза белорусских писателей Елены Гинько «Я думала душой». Елена Гинько – автор трех поэтических сборников. Работает Елена Ивановна преподавателем белорусского языка и литературы, учитель высшей категории.

26 апреля в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Витебский губернский революционный трибунал (1918–1923 гг.)».

14 мая в библиотеке в рамках цикла «Краеведческие встречи» состоялась встреча с Валентином Николаевичем Орловым, приуроченная к 90-летнему юбилею старейшего краеведа Витебска.

On May 14, the library hosted the Day of Legal Culture «Youth. Law. Morality», dedicated to World Youth Day and World Drug Action Day.

10 мая в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Витебск военный (фотоотражение трагической страницы истории города)».

The sector «Public Center of Legal Information» invites library users to visit the online exhibition «Labor and employment rights and duties in the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation».

The exhibition introduces the books, articles from periodicals, normative legal acts on the designated topic.

Dear Friends!

We congratulate you with New Year 2018 and Merry Christmas!

Let this year be successful for you, the year of new opportunities and achievements, filled with bright events and good deeds. We sincerely wish you inspiration, inexhaustible energy and force for the realization of everything conceived.

Sincerely, the staff of the Vitebsk Regional Library.

Накануне Дня Победы, 7 мая в библиотеке состоялся литературно-музыкальный вечер «Великой Победе посвящается...». Этот день занимает особое место в сердцах жителей нашей страны, потерявшей в годы Великой Отечественной войны каждого третьего. На борьбу с врагом встал стар и млад.

Dear veterans, colleagues, readers!

Let us congratulate you on Victory Day!

This great holiday will always remain a symbol of pride for the feats of arms of the older generations, high patriotism and unbending will, spiritual greatness of our people. The memory of the war is sacred, and our gratitude is eternal!

Let this holiday fill your home with light, kindness and hope. We wish you good health, prosperity and longevity!

26 апреля в библиотеке состоялся творческий вечер писательницы Ольги Маслюковой «Весна, любовь и книги».

3 мая более шестидесяти представителей сферы культуры и образования Витебской области собрались на межотраслевом семинаре «Православные традиции в духовно-просветительской работе библиотек», чтобы поделиться опытом и обсудить проблемы совместной межведомственной деятельности по сотрудничеству библиотек с Белорусской Православной Церковью.

25 апреля в библиотеке в рамках цикла мероприятий «Да 80-годдзя з часу ўтварэння Віцебскай вобласці» состоялась презентация нового электронного ресурса, созданного сотрудниками библиотеки – комбинированной базы данных краеведческой тематики «Человек года Витебщины». Основу ресурса составляют материалы о деятельности лауреатов почётного звания «Человек года Витебщины».

On May 2, the opening of the first personal exhibition of painting «The Unexpected» of Svetlana Barankovskaya, the artist, the chairlady of Vitebsk regional organization «Belarusian Union of Artists», was held in the library.

On April 25, in the sector of foreign literature, a cross-cultural communication session «Belarusian Traditions in English» was held. The event was timed to the Year of the small motherland and International English Language Day.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in April, 2018.

19 апреля в библиотеке состоялась творческая встреча с российским историком-архивистом, писателем Александром Александровичем Черёминым.

18 апреля в библиотеке в рамках цикла мероприятий «Да 80-годдзя з часу ўтварэння Віцебскай вобласці» состоялась презентация издания «Традыцыйнае адзенне Віцебшчыны». Книга издана главным управлением идеологической работы, культуры и по делам молодёжи Витебского облисполкома и Витебским областным методическим центром народного творчества за счёт гранта Президента Республики Беларусь. Издание посвящено этнографу, фольклористу, краеведу, первому исследователю традиционной одежды Витебщины Николаю Никифоровскому. Руководитель проекта – директор Витебского областного методического центра народного творчества Екатерина Лабуко. Над книгой работали ведущие методисты центра Нина Бобрович и Людмила Вакар.

12 апреля в библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города». Тема: «Криминальный мир и борьба с преступностью в Витебске в 1920-е годы».

13 апреля сотрудники электронного читального зала провели интерактивный урок «Космические старты», посвященный Дню космонавтики.

On April 18, in the Public Center of Legal Information, an information session «Our State is the Republic of Belarus» was held for the members of the children's club «A Little Lawyer».

On April 11, within the framework of the annual charitable action «Presenting the joy of reading» the employees of the library loan and ILL (interlibrary loan) department transferred more than 150 books to the library of Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Center №4.

11 апреля в библиотеке состоялся круглый стол «Национальные информационные ресурсы: Витебщина вчера и сегодня». В работе круглого стола приняли участие представители Национальной библиотеки Беларуси, историки, краеведы, сотрудники архивной службы и музеев города, специалисты публичных библиотек г. Витебска и Витебского района.

10 апреля в библиотеке состоялась презентация книги избранных стихотворений поэта, переводчика Владимира Попковича «Зазімак». Владимир Попкович – автор десяти сборников стихотворений. Новая книга вышла в серии «Кнігарня пісьменніка», в нее вошли разные по тематике стихотворения.

On April 10, within the framework of the «Reflection» project, the opening of the personal exhibition «The Eternal» of the master of watercolor Felix Fyodorovich Gumen was held.

The exhibition features portraits, still life and landscapes. Artists, poets, admirers of the talent came to congratulate the famous Belarusian watercolorist on the opening of the personal exhibition.

On April 10, the staff members of the Department of Economic, Technical and Agricultural Literature conducted a bibliographic review of literature «National Cuisines of the World» for the students of Vitebsk State Polytechnic Professional Lyceum.

9 апреля в библиотеке состоялся юбилейный творческий вечер «Со мною вечность говорит...», посвященный 70-летию поэта, председателя Витебского областного отделения Союза писателей Беларуси Тамары Красновой-Гусаченко.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in March, 2018.

5 апреля в библиотеке состоялся литературный вечер лауреата литературной премии имени Кондрата Крапивы Михася Мироновича «Шуточки», приуроченный к 70-летнему юбилею поэта-юмориста.

5 апреля состоялась традиционная выставка-обзор книжных новинок отдела абонемента и МБА «Новые имена в современной литературе».

On April 2, a regular professional online meeting with the colleagues from Astrakhan Regional Scientific Library named after N. K. Krupskaya was held in the library within the framework of the «Astrakhan - Vitebsk: Historical and Cultural Dialogue» project, timed to the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia.

28 марта в библиотеке в рамках цикла мероприятий «К 80-летию образования Витебской области» состоялась встреча с краеведом, лауреатом литературной премии имени Петруся Бровки, «Человеком года Витебщины–2017» Аркадием Подлипским. С почетными наградами и выходом в свет новой книги Аркадия Михайловича поздравила директор Витебской областной библиотеки Татьяна Адамян.

On March 29, the opening of the exhibition of photography and graphics by Tadeush Urbel, as well as the presentation of his book «Kaleidoscope. Welcome to my world...» took place in the library.

29 марта в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялись внеочередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Витебск в XVIII веке: история и историки». С лекцией выступил кандидат исторических наук, исследователь древних текстов Максим Макаров.

27 марта в библиотеке состоялся творческий вечер поэтессы Елены Крикливец «Игра в классики». В начале творческого вечера выступила председатель Витебского областного отделения ОО «Союз писателей Беларуси» Тамара Краснова-Гусаченко, которая вручила Елене Крикливец Диплом Союза писателей Беларуси.

On March 27, a meeting with the students of the NS-2 group of the director's course of Vitebsk State College of Culture and Arts (teacher I. Boyarintsev) was held.

On March 26, the National Academic Drama Theater named after Yakub Kolas, the Belorussian Theater «Lyalka» and the People's Theater Studio of Modern Choreography of Diana Yurchenko took part in the joint project «Theater Day» in the round hall of the Concert Hall «Vitebsk».

On March 26, in the department of periodicals within the framework of the library project «Together!» a literary and musical evening «Vivat, our beloved district!», timed to the Year of the small motherland and dedicated to the Zheleznodorozhny District of Vitebsk, was held.

On March 26, free individual counseling on legal issues took place in the library. The readers of the library were consulted by Valeria Makarova and Ekaterina Grishchenko, the specialists of the Law Clinic of the International University «MITSO». The users of the library received all the necessary informational and legal assistance on the issues of their interest.

Очередное занятие бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» состоялось 22 марта. Тема: «Витебск многонациональный в 1920-е гг.».

On March 26, in the department of periodicals within the framework of the library project «Together!» the information session «The Book Became Closer» for the people with special needs from Vitebsk Clubhouse «Wings of Hope», was held.

On March 22, free individual counseling on legal issues took place in the library. The users of the library were consulted by Deputy Prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office of the City of Vitebsk Junior Counselor of Justice Anton Zykov.

On March 22, the employees of the German reading room held a traditional Easter workshop for schoolchildren studying German.

22 марта в отделе экономической, технической и сельскохозяйственной литературы состоялась встреча с октором ветеринарных наук, профессором, заведующим кафедрой болезней мелких животных и птиц Витебской ордена «Знак Почета» государственной академии ветеринарной медицины Владимиром Александровичем Герасимчиком  «Болезни домашних мелких животных и птиц».

On March 21, in the sector of foreign literature, a theatrical salon with an amateur theatre ensemble «Svetoch» was held. The event was timed to World Theatre Day.

20 марта состоялось открытие областной выставки «Юбилейные символы», посвященной 80-летию образования Витебской области. В экспозиции представлены вышитые гербы и символы всех районов области.

14 марта, в День православной книги, в Витебской областной библиотеке прошел просветительский лекторий «Неизвестная Псалтирь», посвященный культурным, историческим и духовным аспектам библейской книги Ветхого Завета. Встреча прошла в форме телемоста между Витебской областной библиотекой им. В. И. Ленина и Астраханской областной научной библиотекой.

On March 21, free individual counseling on notarial issues took place in the library (purchase and sale agreements, gift of land agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, marriage contracts, divorce settlements, settlements of one's estate, registration of inheritance rights).

19 марта в библиотеке состоялся час правовых знаний «В зоне опасности».

The sector of foreign literature offers to your attention the online exhibition «French», timed to the International Francophonie Day.

The selected books will help you to deepen and improve the knowledge of the French language.

13 марта, накануне Дня православной книги, в стенах Витебской областной библиотеки состоялась презентация белорусского перевода «Нового Завета Господа нашего Иисуса Христа». Программа празднования Дня православной книги в Витебской епархии очень насыщенная, но мероприятие, состоявшееся в библиотеке, заняло центральное место в этой программе.

On March 12, the opening of the slide show of Irina Denisova «#1ZYUM: Everything that has to bloom, will bloom», timed to the Year of the small motherland, took place in the foreign literature sector. You can get acquainted with the virtual photo album on the Vitebsk Regional Library page on the social network Facebook.

On March 14, a meeting of the methodical association of the teachers of German from educational institutions of the Pervomaisky district of Vitebsk was held in the German reading room. The topic of the meeting was «The subject-subject relations as a basis for the organization of a foreign language communication in a foreign language class».

Let us draw your attention to the materials of the «round table» «Ecological Concepts of the Twin Cities Smolensk and Vitebsk», which took place on November 16, 2017 within the framework of the international literary and educational project «Smolensk-Vitebsk Transfer: Ecological Concepts of the Twin Cities» with the support of the Goethe-Institut.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in February, 2018.

6 марта в библиотеке состоялось театрализованное открытие выставки детского рисунка «Маме – мой земной поклон». На выставке представлены работы учащихся студии изобразительного творчества «Созвездие» ГУО «Витебский городской центр дополнительного образования детей и молодежи» (преподаватель Светлана Хмыльнина).

On March 3, in the sector of foreign literature, the Regional Studies Lecture «Chivalric Routes: England, France, Spain» was held. The event was timed to the World Writer Day. The Middle Ages gave an impetus to the creation of national epics about the exploits of knights. Later, this torch was picked up by writers from different countries: J. Bedier, W. Scott, M. Druon, M. de Cervantes, H. Senkevich and others.

1–2 марта состоялся областной семинар директоров районных и городских сетей публичных библиотек Витебской области «Библиотечные системы Витебского региона: состояние и перспективы развития в современных условиях».

On March 2, a literary composition with game elements and visuals «Everybody in the world loves Mom» took place in the library for the students of the 2nd grade of the State Educational Institution «Secondary School No. 2 of Vitebsk».

Dear readers and colleagues!

Let us congratulate you on this beautiful spring holiday – International Women's Day!

We wish you happiness, health, prosperity, success in all your endeavors, peace of mind and harmony! Let this holiday, together with the warmth of the spring sun, bring you love and respect of your family members, a rush of new strength and a boost of energy!

28 февраля в библиотеке состоялась встреча с актрисой, ведущим мастером сцены Национального академического драматического театра имени Якуба Коласа Ларисой Антосевой «Пространство души».

On February 28, in the sector of the Public Center of Legal Information, a legal literacy project «I am a future voter» was held for the members of the children's club «A Little Lawyer».

27 февраля в библиотеке в рамках цикла «Краеведческие встречи» состоялась встреча с руководителем Витебского регионального центра героико-патриотического воспитания «ПОШУК» (на базе учреждения культуры «Витебский областной музей Героя Советского Союза Миная Филипповича Шмырева») Ларисой Бруевой «По машеровским местам Беларуси...».

Уважаемые мужчины!

Поздравляем вас с Днем защитников Отечества и Вооруженных Сил Республики Беларусь!

22 февраля в библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города». Тема: «Культурная жизнь витеблян в 1920-е годы».

21 февраля во всех странах мира отмечается Международный день родного языка. В Витебской областной библиотеке в этот день состоялись традиционный литературно-музыкальный вечер, посвященный Международному дню родного языка, и общий диктант.

On February 19, the library hosted a question and answer evening «Crime and Punishment». Svetlana Sakharova, the official representative of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Belarus in the Vitebsk region, and Oksana Stolyarova, the Chief Inspector of the Personnel Management and Ideological Work of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Belarus in the Vitebsk region, spoke about the basic activities of the Investigative Committee. Father Sergiy, senior prison priest, archpriest, a member of the Vitebsk diocesan court, spoke about the moral and ethical problems of crime and punishment.

On February 15, the library hosted the opening of the first personal exhibition of batik «Wreath of Life from Words and Colors» of the journalist and writer, the chairlady of the Vitebsk regional branch of the Union of Belarusian Writers Anastasia Lazebnaya.

The event was attended by the director of Vitebsk regional library Tatyana Adamyan, the chairlady of Vitebsk regional organization of the Belarusian Union of Artists Svetlana Barankovskaya, the art critic Mikhail Tsybulsky.

On February 8, a regular class within the framework of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» took place in the library. The topic of the class was «The daily life of Vitebsk citizens in the 1920s».

7 февраля в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялся литературно-музыкальный вечер «Уроки мужества», посвящённый 100-летию армии Беларуси. Мероприятие, подготовленное сотрудниками библиотеки совместно с Витебской городской и областной организациями воинов войны в Афганистане, собрало в ветеранов войны и Вооруженных Сил, бывших малолетних узников концлагерей, военнослужащих, кадетов, студенческую молодёжь.

On February 6, a master class on beadwork «The Glittering World» was held in the library within the framework of the «Together!» library project.

On January 31, in the sector of the Public Center of Legal Information, an organizational meeting of the children's club «A Little Lawyer» was held.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in January, 2018.

On January 25, a regular class within the framework of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» took place in the library. The topic of the class was «Vitebsk as an administrative center (from the principality to the region)».

On January 24, free individual counseling on notarial issues took place in the library (purchase and sale agreements, gift of land agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, marriage contracts, divorce settlements, settlements of one's estate, registration of inheritance rights).

В 2018 году исполняется 80 лет Витебской области. Витебщина – край с богатой историей, живописными пейзажами, трудолюбивыми жителями. Не раз этот красивый кусочек белорусской замли был разорён, но снова и снова возраждался к жизни. Витебщина дала миру множество прекрасных художников, талантливых писателей, музыкантов, изобретателей. Именно люди – настоящая гордость и сокровище Витебской земли.

On January 10, a meeting of the methodical association of school librarians of the Pervomaisky District of Vitebsk on the topic «Organization of work with library funds in accordance with the updated registration forms» took place in the library.

In January, «School of Needlework» began its work in the Art Literature Department. Galina Nikolaevna Khinevich and Tamara Nikolaevna Simonova, the specialists of the «Magic thread» club of the State Institution «Cultural Center «Vitebsk»», are ready to share the secrets of embroidery and knitting with everyone wishing to attend.

Welcome to the classes!

Contact us: 67-30-45.

On January 8, the opening of a personal exhibition of paintings by a member of the Belarusian Union of Artists, Boris Lalyko, «Strong Bond» took place.

Boris Gennadievich works in easel graphics, painting, watercolors, is the author of illustrations for the books by I. Melezh («People in the Swamp», 1981), I. Naumenko («In the Forest at Dawn», 1988), V. Neklyaev («Grief», 1989), and others.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in December, 2017.

27 декабря в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялась торжественная церемония награждения лауреатов «Литературной премии имени Петруся Бровки» Витебского облисполкома.

Nanotechnology is a new direction of science and technology, actively developing in the last decades. The employees of the department of economic, technical and agricultural literature prepared a virtual exhibition «Nanomaterials, nanostructures, nanoindustry».

23 декабря в библиотеке состоялся традиционный литературно-музыкальный вечер «Калядны вечар, Святы Вечар...».

Второй год подряд в эти зимние дни в библиотеке проводится праздник, посвященный Рождеству Христову, объединяющий верующих разных конфессий, всех добрых людей.

Public Center of Legal Information invites users to visit an on-line exhibition «Scientific Activities: Legal Regulation». The exhibition includes books, articles from periodicals and normative legal acts.

The employees of economic, technical and agricultural literature department prepared a virtual exhibition «Green Economy» is a new concept of sustainable development.»

We invite users to visit a virtual exhibition, which includes books and articles from periodicals.

On December 21, the results of the annual charitable action «Presenting the joy of reading» were summed up. The action comprised collecting books from the readers and the staff of the library for «Selyutsky psychoneurological boarding house for the elderly and disabled people».

On December 22, a meeting of the chairman of the public association «The Union of Writers of Belarus», prose writer Nikolay Cherginets with the creative community of the city took place in the library.

On December 20, within the framework of the joint project «From the Book to the Film» of the Museum «Vitebsk Center of Contemporary Art» and the Regional Library, a meeting of the city's popular film club «Dialogue» took place. The film «Cad» directed by Dmitry Zaitsev (screen version of the novel by E. Ozheshko) was presented at the meeting.

14 декабря в библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «Дом И. В. Вишняка и его история».

14 декабря в Витебской областной библиотеке на торжественной церемонии закрытия международного образовательного проекта «Смоленско-Витебский трансфер: экологические концепции городов-побратимов», реализованного при поддержке Немецкого культурного центра имени Гёте, были подведены итоги мероприятия, награждены победители конкурса «Сделаем землю чище!».

On December 18, 2017 in the framework of the XXIX International Music Festival named after I. Sollertinsky, the meeting with art historian Dmitry Sollertinsky took place in the library.

On December 7, within the framework of the library project «Reflection», the opening of an art exhibition of the art critic and artist Mikhail Tsybulsky «Fleeting impressions. Etudes» (painting) took place.

Сотрудниками информационно-библиографического отдела библиотеки подготовлен аннотированный библиографический список «Наука Беларуси: вчера, сегодня, завтра», посвященный Году науки.

6 декабря в библиотеке состоялась торжественная церемония награждения победителей Евразийского библиотечного Интернет-форума «Молодежь и книга – за мирное будущее» в рамках международного проекта «Диалог национальных литератур».

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in November, 2017.

В связи с проведением ремонта до 31 декабря 2017 года общий читальный зал библиотеки посетителей не обслуживает.

Приносим извинения за доставленные неудобства.

The members of the library's information-bibliographic department prepared an annotated bibliographic list «Family Without Cruelty and Violence: Prevention of Domestic Violence». The manual contains the publications from the funds of Vitebsk Regional Library named after V. I. Lenin, considering the essence of domestic violence against women and children, presenting the main technologies of social work with victims of tyranny.

On December 2, in the Art Literature Department the laureates of Russian and international competitions Alina Seryogina and Sergey Leontyev (duet «Island», Moscow) presented their literary and musical program «My Sun».

On November 30, in the Art Literature Department a meeting «The Word of the Avant-garde and Revolution», dedicated to the 100^th anniversary of the October Revolution of 1917, was held.

28 ноября в библиотеке прошло бесплатное индивидуальное консультирование по нотариальным вопросам (договоры купли-продажи и дарения земельных участков, недвижимого имущества, брачные договоры, договоры раздела имущества супругов, составление завещаний, оформление наследства).

An annotated bibliographic list «The unfading light of kindness: charity, sponsorship, patronage» is prepared by the staff members of the information-bibliographic department of the library. The bibliographic list is dedicated to the issues of providing gratuitous help to those who need it.

25 ноября в секторе иностранной литературы прошел страноведческий час «Наши ближайшие соседи: Латвия», приуроченный ко Дню Независимости Латвии. В мероприятии приняли участие школьники ГУО «Гимназия № 1 г. Витебска».

23 ноября в библиотеке прошла ІII Международная научно-практическая конференция «Віцебскі край», посвященная 500-летию белорусского книгопечатания.

23 ноября в библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города» на тему «История Витебска на страницах "Віцебскіх сшыткаў" (1–5)».

16 ноября в рамках международного литературно-образовательного проекта «Смоленско-Витебский трансфер: экологические концепции городов-побратимов» состоялось заседание «круглого стола», которое прошло в Смоленской областной универсальной научной библиотеке им. А. Т. Твардовского.

20 ноября в библиотеке состоялось индивидуальное консультирование по правовым вопросам, проведенное специалистами Юридической клиники Международного университета «МИТСО».

Пользователи библиотеки получили информационно-правовую помощь по интересующим их вопросам.

On November 15, within the framework of the library project «Together!» a literary and musical evening «Chords of the soul», dedicated to the International Day of the Blind, was held.

On November 19, in the sector of foreign literature the readings of the books by the world-famous Finnish writer and artist Mauri Kunnas were held. The event took place within the framework of the International project «Northern Readings», which was held for the twenty-first time. The schoolchildren of «Gymnasium No. 2 of Vitebsk» and the students of Vitebsk State Medical University took part in the event.

9 ноября в библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города». Тема: «Витебск – город на Двине».

14 ноября в Витебской областной библиотеке имени В. И. Ленина состоялся литературно-музыкальный вечер, посвященный 135-летию со дня рождения Якуба Коласа «Пад небам Песняра».

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in October, 2017.

Within the framework of the Days of Art and Culture of Latvia in Vitebsk on November 2, the opening of the exhibition «Heraldry of Latvia» (municipal, family and corporate coats of arms 1993-2017) by Latvian artists Ilze Libiete and Yuris Ivanov took place in the library.

Free Legal Consulting will take place at Vitebsk Regional Library on the Public Center of Legal Information from October, 2017. Students of the Law Clinic of the International University «International Institute of Labor and Social Relations» will provide legal assistant in the form of individual consultation for library users.

Consulting conducted regarding in the context of labor, civil, housing, family, inheritance, tax and international law, Social Security Right on the basis of written application on the need of legal information assistance.

Confidentiality is guaranteed.

Information by phone: 64 41 05.

26 октября в библиотеке состоялись очередные занятия бесплатных курсов «Витебск: реальная и популярная история родного города». Тема: «1917 год в Витебске».

26 октября в Витебской областной библиотеке состоялась Международная научно-практическая конференция «Женский подвиг в истории Беларуси. 1917–2017 годы». Учредители конференции – Международная общественная организация «Союз православных женщин», государственное учреждение «Витебская областная библиотека имени В. И. Ленина», Витебское областное общественное объединение православных женщин, Сестричество в честь святой равноапостольной княгини Ольги в городе Витебске Витебской епархии Белорусской Православной Церкви.

25 октября в библиотеке состоялась презентация белорусского перевода книги шведского нобелевского лауреата Тумаса Транстрёмера «Пад вольным небам». В этот день библиотеку посетили советник Посольства Швеции в Республике Беларусь Бьёрн Сула, помощник посла Швеции в Республике Беларусь Алеся Литвиновская, заместитель председателя ОО «Союз белорусских писателей» Всеволод Стебурако, переводчик Левон Борщевский, музыкант Андрей Такинданг.

24 октября в библиотеке состоялся творческий вечер поэта Николая Наместникова «Куда ведёшь, любовь моя и вера?..». Николай Владимирович Наместников – заведующий секцией поэзии Витебского областного отделения ОО «Союз писателей Беларуси», лауреат Литературной премии имени Петруся Бровки. Автор поэтических сборников «Забытые небеса», «На распутьях ветров и дорог», «Листопад исповедальный», «Время яблок». Осеннее настроение звучит во многих строках поэта, в названиях его книг. Именно осеннюю пору выбрал Николай Наместников для проведения своего юбилейного вечера.

An annotated bibliographic list «An epoch-making event: to the 100th anniversary of the October Revolution of 1917» is prepared by the staff members of the information-bibliographic department of the library. In the bibliographic guide the publications from the funds of Vitebsk Regional Library named after V.I. Lenin, considering the reasons, the background, and the course of the revolutionary events of 1917, are represented. The October Revolution is one of the key events of the twentieth century, which changed the path of development of the world history.

The annotated bibliographic list is addressed to the students specializing in History, university teachers, and those who are interested in the revolutionary events of 1917.

Татьяна Владимировна Лихачева работает в Национальном академическом драматическом театре имени Якуба Коласа с 1972 года. Профессионализм, прекрасная сценическая культура, трудолюбие, талант позволили актрисе занять ведущее положение в коласовской труппе.

On October 19, the library hosted a presentation of an exhibition of miniature book editions from the private collection of Oleg Lobachev (Smolensk, Russian Federation) «The Art of a Miniature Book», dedicated to the 500^th anniversary of Belarusian printing and the 205th anniversary of the war of 1812.

On October 23, in the sector of foreign literature, the event called National portrait «Turkmenistan is a country of golden sands, jumping horses and beautiful carpets» was held. The event was timed to the Independence Day of the Republic of Turkmenistan.

On October 19, the library hosted a presentation of a new book of the Belarusian prose writer, essayist, publicist Franz Sivko, «Bar Codes». The eleventh book of the prose writer, the winner of the literary prizes named after Vladimir Korotkevich and «Clay Vyales», is a collection of essays, which includes the works previously published and the new works.

On October 16, 2017 in the framework of project «Together» creative meeting «Spirituality. Morality. Culture» with artist-expositionist, designer, member of Belarusian Artists Union – Yury Chernyak, took place in the library.

On October 19, within the frames of the educational project «Smolensk-Vitebsk Transfer: Ecological Concepts of Twin Cities», the grand opening of the photo exhibition «EcoWorld of the Smolensk region» took place.

On October 17, the meeting with the writers Leonid Dranko-Moysyuk and Eduard Akulin took place in the library. It was not the first meeting with these writers in our library. Good literature fans, the writers' readers, friends and colleagues were present at the meeting.

On Ocrober 13, 2017 the Department of Internal Affairs of Vitebsk Oblast Executive Committee held a solemn event dedicated to the republican action of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus «Family! We serve together! »

On October 12, a regular class within the framework of free courses «Vitebsk: the real and popular history of the native town» took place in the library. The topic of the class was «On the eve of the great upheavals: Vitebsk at the turn of XXth century».

On October 10, 2017 the best figures of culture and art was honored in Vitebsk.

The event took place at Vitebsk Regional Library.

12 октября в библиотеке состоялась творческая встреча с белорусской писательницей Натальей Батраковой, которая презентовала тематический сборник стихов «Экстрасистолы любви. Монолог женщины».

On October 5, 2017 literary and musical evening dedicated to the International day of Older Persons took place in the library.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in September, 2017.

On October 3, the official opening ceremony of the international educational project «Smolensk-Vitebsk Transfer: Ecological Concepts of the Twin Cities», supported by the German Cultural Center, took place at the library.

Congratulations to all workers of culture with a professional holiday!

We wish you optimism, inspiration, creative ideas and new plans, inexhaustible energy and high achievements. Health to you and prosperity!

On September 28, 2017 in the library started a new season of free courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town». Head of the Department of History of Belarus at VSU named after P. Masherov, PhD in History Anatoly Dulov noted that the topics that will be covered in the courses at new semester will be interesting and diverse.

On September 28, 2017 will take place the individual consultation on notarial matters (agreements of sale and purchase and plots of land gifts, realty, premarital agreement, partition of conjoints property, testamentation, registration of inheritance) at the Department of Legal information.

Methodologist and expert of legal work at Vitebsk Regional Notary Chamber Olga Petrova and Victoria Makovsky will held the consultations for everyone.

Pre-appointment call: 64 41 05.

The foreign literature department offers to your attention an on-line exhibition «Linguistic and Cultural Studies», timed to the World Tourism Day.

The selected books will help to deepen knowledge not only about the European countries, but also to use foreign languages to communicate with representatives of other countries.

On September 27, in the library the results of the video contest «I am from Vitebsk!» were summarized. This event was the final one in a series of events dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the famous Vitebsk poet David Grigorievich Simanovich. In May, the library held a round table «Here his soul remained...» with the participation of the creative community of Vitebsk. On June 26, the poet's birthday, in the Art Center of Marc Chagall, an evening of guitar song and poetry «On Pushkin Bridge I am waiting for you» was held.

On September 21,2017 book presentation by Anton Paraskevin (Victor Ulyutenko) «Boulders of the Native Side» took place in the library. Victor Ulyutenko - local historian, poet, prose writer, doctor, member of the Belarusian Union of Journalists and member of the Belarusian Writers' Union. Writer was born and worked in Shumilino. Explores the history and culture of the Shumilino district, monuments of history and architecture.

On September 19, 2017 presentation of new book of the poet, translator Vladimir Popkovich «On the Scales of Fate» took place in the library. The book includes poems written by the poet in 2015-2016, and posted on his own page in Facebook. Vladimir Popkovich read the poems from new book, strings dedicated to the artist Feliks Gumen and writer Sergei Rublevsky. Poetic jokes of Akhrem Nedbayly sparked smiles in the hall.

On September 13, 2017 the employees of Economic, Technical and Agriculture Literature Department held a Day of information sharing for students of «Vitebsk State Polytechnic College».

On September 14, 2017 the grand opening exhibition of graphics and sculptures by Smolensk artists Gennady Namerovsky and Valery Grashchenkov took place in the library.

On September 14, 2017 presentation of the 6th almanac edition «Dvina: Literary Vitebsk Region» took place in the library. New almanac was published in the year of the 500^th anniversary of Belarusian printing. The almanac is a kind of panorama of today's literary life at Vitebsk region. Tamara Krasnova-Gusachenko is a composer of almanac and the Chairman of the Regional Office of the Writers' Union of Belarus at Vitebsk.

On September 14 in Vitebsk Regional Library the results of the regional exhibition-contest of the handmade book «Turning the Leaves of the Book of the City» were summarized.

The participants of the exhibition were the winners of the district stages of the contest - librarians and readers, professionals and amateurs of fine and applied art, artists, craftsmen, students and teachers of educational institutions of the region.

On September 14, 2017 a series of events dedicated to the Library Day in Belarus took place in the library. The head of the library Tatyana Adamyan congratulated readers and colleagues on the grand opening.

On September 12, 2017 within the framework «Family Week» supported by Vitebsk Regional Social orthodox women Association the family evening «My family is my world» took place.

The Foreign Literature Department introduces a new online exhibition called «Learning Chinese».

The project encompasses books for self-education, textbooks, guides and CD, voiced by native speakers. These editions will help you in study on of the most difficult language.

Предлагаем посетить on-line выставку «Давайте сбережем планету!». На выставке представлены книги экологической направленности из фонда общего читального зала.

On September 1, 2017 the Library held a lesson «The Way of Skaryna», dedicated to the 500^th anniversary of Belarusian printing. The event was organized within the framework of the Knowledge Day for 4^th-grade pupils of the secondary school No. 28 of Vitebsk.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in July, 2017.

On July 20, the Vitebsk Regional Office of the Security and Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus held a uniform information day. Among the speakers were representatives of the Library who told about the aspects of their work and gave a presentation «The Vitebsk Regional Library: History and Modern Times». The participants of the event got acquainted with a book exhibition «Serving the Law, People, and Homeland»..

On July 14, 2017, within the framework of the 26th International Festival of Arts «Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk», the Library hosted a concert of two groups from Latvia – the vocal ensemble «Ryabinushka» of the Preili Center of Culture of the Slavic society «Raduga» of the Union of Belarusians of Latvia, and the ensemble of folk dance «Assorti» of the Secondary School No. 2 of Preili.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in June, 2017.

5 июля в Смоленском государственном университете состоялся международный круглый стол «"Белорусские смоляне, смоленские белорусы": о роли корпоративных проектов в изучении истории российско-белорусского приграничья», в котором приняли участие представители Витебской области. Организатором круглого стола выступил научно-образовательный центр «Россия и Беларусь: история и культура в прошлом и настоящем».

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20 чэрвеня ў бібліятэцы будзе праходзіць індывідуальнае кансультаванне па натарыяльных пытаннях (дагаворы куплі-продажу і дарэння зямельных участкаў, нерухомай маёмасці, шлюбныя дагаворы, дагаворы падзелу маёмасці мужа і жонкі, складанне завяшчанняў, афармленне спадчыны і г. д.).

Сустрэчу праводзіць метадыст Віцебскай абласной натарыяльнай палаты Вольга Пятрова.

Папярэдні запіс абавязковы (канфідэнцыяльнасць гарантуецца). Тэлефон: 64-41-05, сектар «Публічны цэнтр прававой інфармацыі»

On June 21 and 22, 2017 Myory hosted a regional workshop for the administrators of the children's libraries of Vitebsk region entitled «Range of methods, ideas and routine to model library services in children's libraries».

The employees of the library offer literary lessons for school students, approaching the life and works of Russian and international writers. The service is available over the course of the entire academic year, and also during the period of summer school camps.

On 6-7 June 2017, the representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, National Library of Belarus, research and production company «INEAK» and the directors of Vitebsk regional public libraries convened a retreat in Vitebsk Region.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in may, 2017.

On June 1, 2017 the Reading Room of German Literature hosted the opening of a summer session of the German language linguistic camp based on the Secondary School No. 34.

On May 30, 2017, a conference called «Return to Growth: Finding Solutions for Regional Development» was held at the Library, being part of the regional consultations within the framework of the Kastrychnitsky Ekanamichny Forum KEF-2017.

On June 5, the library hosted an evening of memory «Shining Star of Destiny» dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of the poet, prose writer and Honorary Member of the Union of Writers of Belarus Boris Belezhenko.

The Common Reading Room department introduces a new online exhibition called «Poetry Knocking on Our Souls».

The project encompasses books written by famous poets and poetesses. Poetry speaks to the senses and expresses love, pleasure of nature and life, bottomless of the sky and endless number of stars, patriotism, laughing, irony, and many other feelings and entities.

We invite everyone to take a step into the magic world of poetry.

On May 29, 2017 the Department of Art Literature arranged a meeting with Anzhelika Barkovskaya, an actress and lead stage master at the National Academic Drama Theatre named after Yakub Kolas.

On May 22, 2017 the Library hosted a multicultural event «Tea Ceremony – Art and Ritual» on the occasion of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

On May 25, 2017 the Library hosted a presentation of a new work by Vitebsk artist Igor Durov from his triptych about the castles of Vitebsk of the 12th, 14th and 17th centuries. Candidate of historical sciences Denis Yurchak introduced the artist at the beginning of the presentation.

On May 17, 2017 the library hosted a Day of Legal Information called «Family in Modern Society».

The library's department «Public Center for Legal Information» invites everyone to visit its virtual exhibition «Work-Related Issues: Legal Response». The exhibition incorporates books, articles from periodicals, laws and regulations.

On May 18, 2017 the Library hosted a presentation of the third issue of the literary and artistic almanac «Ratusha» («The Town Hall»), published by the Vitebsk Regional Department of the Union of Writers of Belarus. The first two publications had seen the day in 2014 and 2016 respectively.

On May 11, 2017 the library hosted a regular session of the free courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town». The topic of the lecture was «The History of Vitebsk University».

 Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in April. 2017.

Уважаемые читатели и коллеги!

Примите самые искренние поздравления с Днем Победы!

On May 2, 2017 the employees of the German Reading Room department announced the results of its mini-contest for the best Easter composition. The participants of the contest were students from the German language biased schools that are partners of the Vitebsk Regional Library.

On November 24, 2016 the Vitebsk Regional Library hosted the Second International Academic and Practical Conference «Vitebsk Region» which was dedicated to the 385^th anniversary of «Bukvar» by Spiridon Sobol'. The proceedings of the conference were included in the second volume of the annual «Vitebsk Region», published in April of 2017. The annual catalog is expected to be added to the book collection of the Department of Local History Literature and Bibliography in the near future.

On May 10, 2017 the Vitebsk Regional Library hosted a literary evening «Victory Day – the Greatest Holiday». The event was arranged in cooperation with the public association «The Union of Writers of Belarus».

On May 16, 2017 the Library hosted a round table called «His Soul Remained here...», which was part of the series of events dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the birth of David Simanovich.

At 10 a.m., friends, colleagues, relatives, representatives of the town's creative community, admirers of poetry, and just all those people who cherish in their hearts the memory of David Simanovich gathered at the Library to talk about the Poet, Citizen and Personality. Hundreds of photographs from the personal archive of David Simanovich were exhibited to recall the pages of his life. Newsreel footage brought all present back at the time when David Simanovich had been helping A. Pushkin, M. Shagal, V. Korotkevich «return» in Vitebsk...

On April 28, 2017 the library's department «Public Center for Legal Information» hosted a training workshop for the employees of public centers for legal information of Vitebsk region.

On April 27, 2017 the library hosted a regular session of the free courses. «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town». The topic of the lecture was «The Jewish Vitebsk».

On April 27, 2017 the Department of Technical and Agricultural Literature arranged a meeting with Valery Pomelnikov, a viniculturer and the author of the book «Cultivating grapes on your backyard, step by step, from seeds to vine grape».

On May 11, 2017 the library held a literary and musical evening entitled «Who Knows If It Is Eternity or Instant...», devoted to the 80th anniversary of the birth of Bella Akhmadulina.

On April 17, 2017 the German Reading Room department hosted the opening ceremony of the photo exhibition «The Life of Thomas Mann in Photos» devoted to the life and work of the famous German writer of the twentieth century.

On April 26, 2017 the library hosted a presentation of the book by Vladimir Orlov and Pavel Tatarnikov «Homeland: A Vivid History. From Rogneda to Kosciuszko». The book had appeared in late 2016, but it has already won several awards. Indeed, Vladimir Orlov and Pavel Tatarnikov had received the Ciotka Award for «Best Art Design» and «Best Children's and Young People's Book». A series of illustrations for the book brought Pavel Tatarnikov the «Best Illustrator» prize at the 56^th National Contest «Art of the Book». The 223-page book encompasses 200 drawings, including 65 portraits of historical personalities and near 40historical panoramas.

On April 11, 2017 the library held a meeting with the representatives of the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts, which was aimed to provide Vitebsk high school students with a comprehensive career guidance consultation.

On April 7, 2017 a session of educational consulting for high school students was organized by the Electronic Reading Room department. Evgenia Romanovich, an employee of the department, helped students from the Secondary School No. 6 of Vitebsk to find informational sources they needed to participate in a video contest «I Am From Vitebsk!», devoted to the 85th anniversary of the birth of poet David Simanovich .

On April 13, 2017 the library held a regular session of the free courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town». The topic of the lecture was «Vitebsk as an Industrial Center of the Russian Empire».

The staff of the Electronic Reading Room arranged a virtual tour «Vitebsk and Its Twin Towns on the World Map». The tour is timed to the International Day of Twinned Towns and familiarizes visitors with the twin towns of Vitebsk that are actively working on strengthening friendship and social interactions between the towns' residents and establishing mutual cooperation in different fields and areas.

On April 6 the employees of the Department of Foreign Literature arranged an event called «Walt Disney's Wonderful World» for junior high school students of the secondary school No. 18 of Vitebsk, which was timed to the World Cartoon Day.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in March, 2017.

On March 29, a meeting of the Methodological Association of Russian Language and Literature Teachers of secondary education institutions of Zheleznodorozhny District of Vitebsk named «Improvement of facultative studies of the Russian language and literature» was held in the library.

On the 20^th and 30^th of March the employees of the Department of Social and Cultural Activities and Marketing arranged literary lessons for junior school students from the Secondary School No. 45 of Vitebsk, and the primary schools of Luzhesno and Olgovo. The lessons, which became part of the library project «Literary Lessons for School Students: New Format» were devoted to the work of children's writer Vitaly Bianki. The young guests learned new and interesting facts about the childhood and youth of the writer, his family, how he had made his first steps on the literary path and got acquainted with the best works by Vitaly Bianki from the library collection. They eagerly took part in a quiz, answered riddles about nature and watched a movie based on a novel by Vitaly Bianki.

On April 20, 2017 the Public Center for Legal Information held a session of individual consulting regarding notary issues (purchase and sale contracts, land donation agreements, real estate contracts, prenuptial agreements, contracts regulating the division of property of spouses, drawing up of wills and registration of inheritance.

The regional workshop of directors of district and municipal networks of public libraries of Vitebsk region «Modern library to the modern user: libraries of the region in the Year of Culture» was held on March 23-24, 2017.

On March 25, the library hosted a town festival of books labeled «AzBookFest» within the framework of the Week of Children's and Youth Book.

Residents of Vitebsk had opportunity to take part in literary, educational and entertainment events, visit presentations of children books and books for young people, meet writers, and see the performances of choreographic studios, theaters, musicians and instrumentalists.

On March 30, the library hosted a literary and musical evening of spiritual poetry «Laical Sister of Celestial Religion...» devoted to the Day of the Orthodox Book.

On March 21, the library hosted a meeting of the Methodological Association of Teachers of History of Educational Institutions in Pervomaisky District of Vitebsk which was called «Formation of readers' literacy and information competence of students in history classes».

On the 27^th of March the Department of Art Literature held a meeting with the People's Artists of Russia and Professor Gennady Namerovski «Russia and Belarus is Pictorial Art». The meeting was part of the international joint project with the library of Smolensk State University «Belarusians from Smolensk, Smolensk residents from Belarus».

On March, 27 the Department of Art Literature hosted a meeting «Chekhov Theatre» with the acting course of the Educational Institution «Vitebsk State College of Culture and Arts» (group NS-IV-18, professor – Igor Boyarintsev), devoted to the World Theatre Day.

On the 23rd of March the library hosted a regular session of the free courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town» which held the title «Vitebsk and Its Surroundings at the Beginning of the 19th Century».

This time the lectors and guests were invited to hold their meeting at the cozy and restored meeting hall. At the beginning of the lecture Director of the library Tatyana Adamyan took the floor to greet the audience and wish more cultural events and meetings to be held in this hall, as well as at the library itself, and more residents of Vitebsk to become readers of the regional library.

On March, 27 the Department of Periodicals hosted a literary and musical evening «Theater Fantasy». Being part of the library project «Together!», this evening was devoted to the World Theatre Day. The play «Contemporary Little Red Riding Hood», and verses and songs performed by visually impaired and aged people from the Territorial Social Service Center of the Zheleznodorozhny district of Vitebsk created a festive atmosphere and raise mood of all the participants.

On March 14, the library hosted an exhibition of new acquisitions to the fund of the circulation department and the interlibrary loan service «Book Reflection of the Universe. The Best Books of the Season». More than 400 readers got acquainted with the novelties of modern fiction.

Devoted to the World Poetry Day

On March 21, the world celebrates the Poetry Day. There is no coincidence that this day the Vitebsk regional library hosted the meeting of fans of the poetic world. At the suggestion of Tamara Krasnova-Gusachenko, the chairman of the Vitebsk regional branch of the public association «Union of Writers of Belarus», the participants honored the memory of all Vitebsk writers who had passed away.

On the 14^th of March, the library department «Public Center for Legal Information» held a festive evening «100 Years of Serving as Sentinels of Law» devoted to the 100^th anniversary of law enforcement agency in Belarus.

On the 16^th of March the library hosted meetings with Alexandr Susha, a candidate of cultural studies and deputy director for scientific and editorial activities at the National Library of Belarus.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in February, 2017.

On the 13^th of March, the library hosted a meeting with poet and translator Vladimir Popkovich. The audience listened to the poet's verses, some of which were comic and made the audience laugh, some were profound and made them think.

On the 6^th of March the Department of Foreign Literature hosted a multimedia event «Literary Itineraries of Great Britain», devoted to the World Writers' Day.

On the 15^th of March the library hosted a meet-an-artist event called «A Bit of Infinity» as part of the library cycle «Literary Evenings». The guest of the event was Dmitri Rubanik, an artist and poet, the author of three collections of poems: «Just poems» (2002), «Loneliness by default» (2006) and «Nothing is too much» (2010). At the event the guest made the audience familiar with some of his verses that either had appeared in his books or had been published in the literary almanac «Ratusha» («Town Hall»). Some of Dmitri Rubanik's poems were devoted to poet David Symanovich, whom Dmitri Rubanik considers to be his mentor.

On the 9^th of March the library hosted a regular session of the courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town» which was entitled «Vitebsk in 1812».

The Department of Foreign Literature brings to your notice the online exhibition «Book-Jubilee: International Literature», devoted to the World Writers' Day.

The exhibited books are masterpieces of literature that accompany us throughout our lives. The target group of the exhibition is pretty wide, including junior and high school students, college and universities students and all those who read in foreign languages or are eager to enhance their language competence.

On the 2^nd of March the Department of Economical, Technical and Agricultural Literature hosted the workshop on wet wool felting «Handmade Beauty». The leading master of the event was Olga Giloveynya, a teacher of supplementary education at the State Institution of Supplementary Education «Liozno District Children and Youth Center». The department also hosted a personal exhibition of works by Olga Giloveynya.

On the 1^st of March the library held literary and music meeting «Song Comes from Heart: Women Poets Speak about Love and Springtime» devoted to the International Women's Day. The meeting was arranged in cooperation with the Vitebsk Regional Branch of Public Association «Union of Artists of Belarus». Tamara Krasnova-Gusachenko, Chairman of the association of writers was the anchor of the event. While introducing participants of the meeting, she noted that Vitebsk region is rich in talented and bright representatives of modern Belarusian literature. Natalia Shiyenok, Head of the Department for Ideology, Culture and Youth Affairs at the Vitebsk municipal executive committee, thanked the participants of the event for their love of Belarusian language, their help in education of the rising generation and promotion of human values.

On the 28^th of February the State Institution «Cultural Center «Vitebsk» hosted a concert devoted to the 100th anniversary of Belarusian law enforcement. The employees of the Department «Public Center for Legal Information» set up an exhibition bearing the title «In the Service of Law, People and Homeland».

On the 2^nd of March the exhibition «My Only One», arranged by the members of the club «Magic Thread» at the State Institution «Center of Culture «Vitebsk», opened its doors at the Vitebsk Regional Library. The exhibition was devoted to the Women's Day.

The exposition encompassed 33 embroidery art works (cross and stitch embroidery) made by 10 masters of the club. Students of Vitebsk State Music College named after I. I. Sollertinsky took part in the opening ceremony.

On February, 23 the library hosted a regular session of the courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town» which held the title «Vitebsk as the provincial capital of the Russian Empire». During the period of XVII-XVIII centuries Vitebsk more than once was caught in the center of bloody conflicts between the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Russian Empire, or between Uniate and Orthodox Churches . The town suffered multiple fires and devastation.

On the 25^th of February the library hosted the informational meeting «Unknown Knowledge of Education by Simon Soloveychik». Being part of the library project «Together», this meeting was focused on parents with limited physical capacities and their children from the self-care group «OASIS». A book exhibition had been set up for the event.

Dear colleagues! Dear men!

The 23^rd of February is a significant date for all, who had the honor to wear the epaulets and military uniform. On this gala day, we wish you great victories in all endeavors, quick and bold decisions, business success and new creative ideas. And let there always will be a peaceful sky over our Motherland!

Literary Lessons for School Students: New Format

On the 16^th and 20^th of February the library hosted meetings, arranged as part of the library's project «Literary Lessons for School Students: New Format». The events were attended by students from high school students from the gymnasiums No. 5, 8 and 9 as well as for the students of the Secondary School No. 33. The meetings, entitled «And Every Autumn I Flourish Again...», were dedicated to the memory of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin.

Dear users!

If you need to get online, you can use free Wi-Fi access point, located on the second floor in the library.

Wireless access to the network can be obtained in the Department of Periodicals Literature and General Reading Room.

Stringent conditions – the presence of reader's ticket and a mobile phone with favourable balance.

Connecting instructions is located in the reading rooms of the library.

We are waiting for you with your phones, iPads and notebooks from Monday to Thursday since 10.00 for 21.00, on Saturday and Sunday - since 10.00 for18.00. Friday - day off.

ГУ «Витебская областная библиотека имени В. И. Ленина» за высокие творческие достижения в отрасли культуры и искусства награждена дипломом Витебского областного исполнительного комитета и признана лучшей в области.

On the 22^nd of February the Vitebsk Regional Library in cooperation with the Vitebsk Regional non-governmental organization «Belarusian Language Society named after Francysk Skaryna» arranged the meeting «Holiday of Mother Language» dedicated to the International Mother Language Day.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in January, 2017.

On the 8^th of February in the framework of project «Library is a depression language area», the Mind Game in English «Let The World Is Ruled By Love», took place in the Department of Foreign Literature. The event was timed to Saint Valentine's Day. Game questions were connected with the features of this holiday, its symbols and legends.

On the 1^st of March the Department «Public Center for Legal Information» held an individual consulting meeting focused on notarial legal questions, including land sale and gift contracts, premarital agreements, testaments and the questions of inheritance.

On February 2, the library held a meeting from the cycle «Local History Meetings» with local historian, photographer and artist Victor Borisenkov which was entitled «Temples Vitebsk: The Lost Heritage».

On the 9^th of February the library hosted a regular session of the courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town» which held the title «Vitebsk in the wars of XIV-XVIII centuries». That historic period was marked by a sheer number of military conflicts that affected our territories. A border town, Vitebsk more than once was dragged into military confrontations and played a significant part in the national defense.

On February 1 the library opened the exhibition of arts and crafts «World of my Hobbies». The exhibit items had been taken from the private collection of Marina Matveeva, a librarian at the Vitebsk Regional Library.

The exhibition runs until March 1. All interested are welcome!

On the 6^th of February the exhibition of drawings by young graduates of the State Educational Institution «Vitebsk Children Art School No. 3 «Maladzik» (teacher – Igor Durov) opens its doors at the library. While being part of a bigger library project called «Reflection», the event gathered together students and graduates of the art school who had participated and won numerous international, republican and regional contests, and still take part in plein-airs, concerts and theatrical performances.

On the 25^th, 26^th, 30^th and 31^st of January the employees of the Department of Children Literature arranged theatrical lessons for junior school students «Following Alice in the Wonderlands» based on the work of Lewis Carroll.

On the 25^th of January the department of periodicals hosted the workshop on cold porcelain entitled «Flower Fantasy». The event, which was part of the library project «Together!», was arranged primarily for elderly and visually impaired people. Svetlana Starinskaya, an artisan and host of the event, shared some of her secrets and know-how with the participants of the workshop.

On the 26^th of January the library held a regular session of the free courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town». This time the topic of the lecture was «Under the Icon of the Savior: Religious Life in Vitebsk in the 14^th – the beginning of the 18^th centuries».

On the 12^th of January the Department of Art Literature held a meeting of the methodical association of music teachers from the general education schools of Pervomaisky district of Vitebsk. The topic of the meeting was «Modern technologies of music teaching as a means of spiritual and moral education and development of the creative potential of students». The employees of the Department of Art Literature presented information resources of the department and prepared a small tour across the library.

The employees of the electronic reading room department launched an electronic exhibition «Publications of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» that encompasses scientific and popular-science periodicals issued by the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, which are the product of work and research of scientists and scholars from the aforementioned scientific institution.

 Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in December, 2016.

The library in aid of the school

The employees of the library launch a new library project «Literary Lessons for School Students: A New Format» that might be interesting for teachers of Russian and Belarusian literature. The project encompasses literary and musical compositions about the oeuvres of writers whose books are part of the school educational program or are recommended as out-of-school program for children.

In the near future there will be lessons dedicated to the work of L. Carroll, E. Uspensky, A. Pushkin, P. Panchenko, Y. Kupala and other writers.

To register for a lesson or make a proposal, please contact us at 66 00 36

19 января в библиотеке состоялась презентация книги кандидата исторических наук Николая Пивовара «50 музеев Витебска».

19 января в библиотеке состоялась презентация книги Тамары Красновой-Гусаченко «Жизнь – моя молитва». Тамара Краснова-Гусаченко – член Союза писателей Беларуси, Союза писателей России, председатель Витебского областного отделения Союза писателей Беларуси, автор более двадцати книг, среди которых стихи и сказки для детей, поэтические сборники. Книга «Жизнь – моя молитва» – это первая книга прозы автора.

On December 19 and 28, 2016 at German Reading Room hosted classes for students of Vitebsk State University named after P. M. Maherov (Philology Department).

On the 28^th of December game store and excursion for pupils of secondary school №9, whose learn German, took place.

On the 4^th of January the library hosted the literary and musical evening dedicated to the celebration of Christmas. The event was attended by Bishop of Vitebsk Oleg Boutkevich, priest Viktor Misevich, people of different faiths, writers and members of local amateur art groups.

The department of economic, technical and agricultural literature offers to visit the on-line exhibition «The World of Floral Fantasy».

On the 20^th, 21^st and 22^nd of December the employees of the Reading Room for German Literature arranged pre-Christmas creative workshops for their young readers from the schools No. 14, 34, 43 and 45 of Vitebsk.

Apart from useful and enlightening insights into the traditions of Christmas celebration and doing crafts, the kids got the opportunity to touch a marvelous «Magic Merry-Go-Round» that put them into the realm of fantasy and magic.

This merry-go-round is part of the art project created by Vitebsk artist Natalia Bogdanova and Igor Kruchenko, who actually installed it at the Reading Room for German Literature for temporary use. The creators attended one of the workshops where they presented their work to the children, told them the story of its construction and explained the general idea of the project. Then they proceeded to become storytellers, coming up with imaginary stories along with the children. At the end of the event all participants of the creative workshops received handicrafts made by their own hands and sweet presents from Goethe-Institut Minsk.

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On the 27^th of December the library hosted a theatrical opening of the exhibition of children's drawings «A Silent Talk with my Angel...».

Dear readers!

With all of our heart, we want to wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We wish the upcoming year to bring positive changes, joy, abundance and prosperity. We wish you and your loved ones to be in good health, happy and cheerful!

Best regards,

The employees of Vitebsk Regional Library.

General Reading Room offers you a book exhibition on-line «How to change themselves and their lives».

On the 18^th of December the German Reading Room hosted the anniversary meeting of the German Language Speaking Club «Hier spricht man Deutsch».

On the 5^th of January the library hosted a literary evening «Touch: A Poetic Dialogue» with poets Oleg Seshko and Elena Kriklivets.

On the 20^th of December the library hosted the opening of the exhibition «Kolyady Ornament» that exposes knit-works with Belarusian ornament weaving on them. The organizers of the exhibition are members of the Belarusian Union of Artisans Svetlana Legkova and Tamara Volokh. The exhibition also includes Christmas and New Year decorations taken from the collection of the museum «The History of Zaronovo Region».

On the 22^nd of December the library hosted a regular session of the free courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town». This time, the topic of the session was «The Castles of Vitebsk».

We present you the new Bulletin receipts for November 2016.

On the 14^th of December the library hosted the literary evening «The Star of Venus Rose in the Sky...», dedicated to the 125^th anniversary of Belarusian poet M. Bogdanovich, which also included the ceremony of awarding the winners of the regional video contest «Reading Together Bogdanovich Poetry», dedicated to the Year of Culture in the Republic of Belarus.

On the 21^st of December the library held a meeting with journalist and photo artists Mikhail Shmerling which was part of the library's project «Local History Meetings». Writers, artists, local historians, journalists and museum workers came to the library to congratulate Mikhail Shmerling on his 70^th anniversary that he had celebrated on the 7^th of December.

On the 15^th of December the library held a meeting with Candidate of Historical Sciences and local historian Nikolai Pivovar which was part of the library's project «Local History Meetings».

On the 11^th of December the Department of Foreign Literature hosted the performance of the Theatre School «Christmas Tales» that involved students of Vitebsk gymnasium No. 2 under the supervision of foreign language teacher T. Sinitsa.

The main characters of the «Christmas Tales» – Lucy and Stephan, dwarfs Tomten and Nissemur, woodworkers Andersen and Nissen – presented to the audience the traditions of celebrating Christmas and New Year, which differ substantially from their Slavic equivalents.

On the 8^th of December the library hosted a regular session of the free courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town». This time, the topic of the session was entitled «Algirdas, the Prince of Vitebsk».

The Candidates of Historical Sciences Denis Yurchak and Anatoly Dulov spoke about the status of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the 13^th–14^th centuries and, more particularly, about Grand Prince Algirdas and his connection with Vitebsk.

On the 4^th of December the Department of Art Literature held the meeting with philologist, art expert and Chairman of the St. Petersburg Association of D. Shostakovich Dmitry Sollertinski. The meeting also encompassed the demonstration of the film «Viola Sonata» by A. Sokurov, dedicated to the life and art of composer D. Shostakovich.

On the 6^th of December within the framework of the celebrations in memory of Blessed Saint Prince Alexander Nevsky the library hosted the opening ceremony of the photo exhibition «Temple Builders of Rus'». Throughout that exhibition the organizers want to convey to the public the history of temples and churches that have been built or restored in the territory of Russia and Belarus.

Every Sunday at 4 p.m. the Reading Room for German Literature hosts the meetings of the German Language Speaking Club «Hier spricht man Deutsch».

On November 23, 2016 in the department of library change the number of subscribers of telephone network Beltelecom.

To dial instead of a phone number to be dialed 3xxxxx 6xxxxx.

Current phone numbers are listed in the «Contacts» section.

On November 24, 2016 in the Department of Economic, Technical and Agricultural Literature, meeting of Regional Beekeepers Club «The Golden Beehive» took place. For club members were prepared the exhibition «Honey. Bees. Beegarden», the review of new honeycrafts' books.

On the 24^th of November the library hosted a regular session of the free courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town». This time the attention of the course makers was devoted to the traditions of municipality in Vitebsk.

Dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On the 29^th of November the Department of Periodicals arranged the literary and musical evening «The Art that Warms the Cockles of Our Hearts», which, while being part of the library project «Together!», was dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

On November 19, 2016 «North Readings» of Scandinavian Literature, in the framework of project «The Week of Nordic libraries» took place in the department of foreign literature. This international project, which involves libraries of Danish, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland acquaints readers with Scandinavian writers creations.

On the 17^th of November in the framework of the library project « Literature Lesson for scholars: new form» the Literature Lesson «Venus Star Rise Over The Land», dedicated to the 125^th anniversary of Maxim Bogdanovich, took place. Students from Vitebsk gymnasium № 7 attended the event.

On the 16 of November at Foreign Literature Department the meeting of the English Language Speaking Club «Wednesday English» took place. A great mind to practice the skills of conversational English and pleasant leisure activities are united the club members.

The stuff of Electronic Reading Room offers you an online exhibition «People Who Changed The World». The exhibition displays electronic documents, dedicated to genius and talented persons, dignitaries and academics, who influenced to historical and cultural human evolution.

On November 10, 2016 library hosted yet another lecture from the cycle of free courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town».

The lecture encompassed the presentations prepared by Candidates of Historical Sciences Denis Yurchak, Anatoly Dulov, as well as Leading Researcher of Regional Museum of Local History Vladimir Andreichenko and members of the club of historical re-enactment «Vargentorn».

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in October, 2016.

On October 27, 2016 the Department of Foreign Literature hosted the demonstration of a multimedia guide for school students «The Marvels of France» devoted to the World Tourism Day.

Vitebsk Regional Library named after V. I. Lenin participated in the 30^th city festival of songs composed and performed by non-professional artists «Vitebsky Listopad», which took place from October 28^th through October 30^th. As part of the festival, the concert hall «Vitebsk» hosted an exhibition-installation entitled «Rhymes and Rhythms of Time». The exposition encompassed pieces of painting made by Vitebsk artists of different generations and literary works of Vitebsk poets and writers.

On October 25, 2016 the Department of Art Literature arranged an exhibition «Belarusian Actors in Russian Cinema, Russian Actors in Belarusian Cinema» for students of Vitebsk State University named after P.M. Masherov. The exhibition is part of the project «Smolensk Natives in Belarus, Belarusians in Smolensk».

On October 27, 2016 the library hosted yet another lecture from the cycle of free courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town» entitled as «Vitebsk: from Paganism to Christianity (Religious Life of Vitebsk between the 5^th and the 8^th centuries)».

The lecture encompassed the presentations prepared by Candidates of Historical Sciences Denis Yurchak, Anatoly Dulov and Nikolai Pivovar, as well as Leading Researcher of Regional Museum of Local History Natalya Sharkovskaya.

Pskov Regional Universal Scientific Library (Russia) and Vitebsk Regional Library named after V. I. Lenin (Belarus) announce the start of the Russian-Belarusian International Ecoliterary Contest of Social Essays «Me and My Town».

Dedicated to the White Cane Day

On October 25, 2016 the Department of Periodicals hosted the opening ceremony for the exhibition of arts and crafts made by visually impaired people «My Heart Sees All Colors of the World».

On October 19, 2016 the library hosted the information hour «Legal Environment of a Retiree».

2^nd International research-to-practice conference «Vitebsk Region» devoted to the 385^th anniversary of the publication of «Bookvar» by Spiridon Sobol to be held at Vitebsk Regional Library on November 24, 2016.

Information letter

Program of the conference

On October 13 the library hosted yet another lecture of the free courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town». The topic discussed that day was «Vitebsk – a town on the trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks».

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in September, 2016.

On October 13, the library hosted an information hour «A Soul's Golden Reserves» dedicated to the International Day of Older Persons.

The Department «Public Center for Legal Information» invites you to visit its online exhibition «Culture and Education in the Republic of Belarus: legal regulation».

The Department of Foreign Literature offers you an online exhibition-review «Современный учебник иностранного языка = Modern Foreign Language Textbook», dedicated to the Teacher's Day.

Devoted to the International Day of Older Persons

On October 6, the library arranged an educational hour «Live Happy!», which was timed to the International Day of Older Persons. Particular attention was given to the organization of cultural leisure of the elderly, as well as the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

On September 29 a professional visit of library workers from Smolensk region (Russian Federation) to the library network of the Ministry of Culture in Vitebsk region took place. The visit was part of the Agreement of Cooperation between the Regional Libraries of the Frontier Territories of CIS Member States.

Dedicated to the International Day of Older Persons

The Common Reading Room Department offers you to visit its online exhibition «Bizarre Age of Autumn». The exhibition displays books about social and psychological issues of older persons, their family ambience, techniques of psychological support, health, illnesses common in older age and their treatment, secrets of longevity and preserving creativity until extreme old age.

On September 29, 2016 the library hosted another lecture of the free historical courses «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town». The lecture was dedicated to the memory of Valery Shorets, Dean of the Faculty of History at VSU named after P. Masherov.

On October 4, 2016 the library held a meeting with the laureates of Vitebsk Oblast Executive Committee Prize «Petrus' Brovka Literary Award».

On September 27, 2016 the library held the summary meeting of the annual charity event «Give the Joy of Reading». The purpose of the event was to raise books for the library of the State Institution of Social Service «Vorony Nursing Home».

The historical popular science magazine «Vitsebski Sshytak» is yet another attempt to preserve an old tradition set by regional historical periodicals as far back as the 19^th century. Popular studies of the history of Vitebsk featured in such periodicals as «Polotsk and Vitebsk Antiquity», «Vitebsk Provincial Journal», and also «Vіtsebshchyna», a Belarusian-language newspaper, the last issue of which was printed in 1928.

On September 13, 2016 Vitebsk Regional Library hosted the first section of the free course «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town». This is a joint project, launched by Vitebsk Regional Library named after V. I. Lenin and the Department of History of Belarus of VSU named after P. M. Masherov in cooperation with the club of historic re-enactment «Vargentorn» and Vitebsk news portal. The subject of the first section was «Vitebsk in its pre-town period» («Baltic Vitebsk»).

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in August, 2016.

Dedicated to the Library Day in Belarus

On September 15, 2016 the library hosted festivities devoted to the Library Day in Belarus. At the opening ceremony Tatyana Adamyan, Director of the library, and Denis Yurchak, Chief Specialist of the Main Department for Ideology, Culture and Youth Affair congratulated both colleagues and readers.

On September 22, 2016 the library held a meeting with Valery Shishanov, a local historian and Deputy Director for Science at Vitebsk Regional Museum of Local History. The area of expertise of Valery Shishanov is fairly large as he has participated in a number of scientific conferences, studied Vitebsk history and also written monographs.

Dear colleagues and readers!

Happy Library Day!

We wish you good health, abundance and optimism! We hope that every day will be full of inspiration, creativity, joy and kindness!

On September 15, 2016 from 10 a.m. till 9 p.m. the State Institution «Vitebsk Regional Library named after V.I. Lenin» hosts festivities, timed to the Library Day in Belarus, including meetings with writers, actors and directors; presentations of book and library exhibitions; events and excursions.

All interested are welcome!

Agenda

The Department of History of Belarus of VSU named after P.M. Masherov and Vitebsk Regional Library in association with the club of historic re-enactment «Vargentorn» and Vitebsk news portal launch free course «Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town».

The course is taking place at Vitebsk Regional Library named after V.I. Lenin every second and fourth Thursday. Anyone interested can come and join them. The course includes thematic lectures, consultations from external specialists, photos and videos, discussions on the basic landmarks of the town's history.

The first session of the course takes place at the library on September 13, 2016 at 6 p.m. The session's topic – «Vitebsk in its pre-town period» («Baltic Vitebsk»).

Vitebsk: Real and Popular History of the Native Town

On September 8, 2016 at the library hosted literary readings with German writer Anna Kushnarova. The event was organized by the Goethe Institut in Minsk in cooperation with the Reading Room of German Literature of Vitebsk Regional Library.

On September 6, 2016 the library held the opening of an interactive exhibition «Eco-Thinking: Learning from Nature». The event was launched by the Goethe Institut in Minsk, together with the State Institution «Vitebsk Regional Library named after V.I. Lenin».

On the 28^th of August Gennady Buravkin, our fellow countryman, poet, publicist, translator and public man would have celebrated his 80th anniversary. On September 6, 2016 the library hosted a literary evening «May the Road Never End...» devoted to the memory of the poet.

Dear readers!

We invite you to participate in a charity event called «Give a Joy of Reading» designed to collect books and magazines for the library of the State Institution of Social Service «Voronovski House for the Elderly and Disabled». Anyone willing to partake in the charity campaign can do it until September 13.

For any questions please contact the Department of Lending and IBA at 37-23-84. The coordinator of the campaign is Lilia A. Makarenko.

On August 18 the art exhibition «Portrait of a City» by Vitebsk artist Vladimir Litvin, which is part of the project «Reflection» was opened at the library.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in July, 2016.

On August 25, the library hosted a literary evening dedicated to the 70^th anniversary of Oleg Saltuk, poet, journalist, laureate of literary awards of Vitebsk Komsomol named after V. Korotkevich, the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus and the magazines «Maladosts», «Constellation of Muses» and «Golden Cupid».

On August 8, the library hosted a meeting with a candidate for master of sports of the USSR, and alpine tourism instructor Oleg Shchigelski. The event was timed to the International Montain Day.

The Common Reading Room offers to visit its on-line «The Mysterious and Enigmatic Universe». The exhibition consists of books about the origin and evolution of the universe, the planets and constellations.

On July 26, the exhibition of war-historical miniatures «Living Memory of Centuries», dedicated to the memory of the heroes of Patriotic War of 1812, opened its doors at the library. The event was organized by a member of the Union of Designers of Belarus and PhD in Art History Igor Gorbunov.

The exhibition will last till September 10, 2016.

From July 14 till September 1 the Department of Periodicals hosts a photo exhibition "My City" by Yuri Cherniak, an artist, designer and member of the Union of Artist of Belarus.

The exhibition includes more than 20 city landscapes.

On July 20, 2016 the library held the opening of the patchwork art exhibition «Knitted Couplets-2016». The exhibition is part of the similarly-named charitable project that brings together Belarusian and Latvian patchwork artisans.

On July 18, the library arranged a meeting with local history expert and historian Luydmila Khmelnitskaya as part of the library project «Local History Meetings».

On July 7 the Department of Children Literature (Av. Stroiteley, 10) hosted a meeting with Nina Ilyinaya – the daughter of Vitebsk writer Gregory Shakulov (1910-1987), who now lives in St. Petersburg, Russia.

On the 13th and 22nd of June the staff of the Reading Room of German Literature arranged an educational game «Pirates of the Library» meant for pupils from the linguistic summer camps on the base of the Secondary Schools No. 34 and No. 45. The events were aimed to teach pupils while playing how to take their bearings at the library and how to find necessary information on their own.

Dear readers!

We congratulate you on the national holiday - the Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus!

This holiday laced sense of pride in their country and gratitude to those who bravely defended the independence of our country. This is a celebration of all who are proud of their country honors its history, who by their labor and talent is making a daily contribution to the prosperity of the native land.

We wish you peace, prosperity, goodness and happiness

To the Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus

The traveling photo exhibition «The War Did Not Pass By My Land» was opened at the library as part of the Agreement of Сooperation between regional universal libraries located at the border areas of CIS-countries signed by the Vitebsk Regional Library named after V. I. Lenin and the Smolensk Regional Library named after A. T. Tvardovski.

On June 25, the library opened the photo exhibition «Ordinary parents» featuring parents with disabilities and their children from «The OASIS or the Community of Imperfect Parents».

16–17 июня в библиотеке состоялся двухдневный областной семинар для библиографов отделов обслуживания и информации центральных городских и районных сетей публичных библиотек на тему «Библиографические ресурсы, продукты и услуги: вопросы формирования и использования».

On June 20, the library hosted the author's evening with Russian scientist and poet, President of the International Management Institute (Arkhangelsk), a member of Russian Union of Writers, Union of Writers of Belarus Anatoly Yezhov.

Devoted to the Year of Culture

On the 16th of June the library hosted the opening ceremony of the exposition of watercolors paintings by Felix Gumen. The exhibition is part of the art project «Reflection» devoted to the Year of Culture.

The employees of the Electronic Reading Room set up a virtual exhibition «Faster, Higher, Stronger!» devoted to the Olympic Day. The exhibition meant to present you the history, rules, principles, regulations and traditions of the Olympic Games.

The regional contest for the best public center for legal information was launched on the 1st of June in Vitebsk region.

On June 3, 2016 the library hosted a meeting devoted to the launch of an ecological website «The Green Portal of Vitebsk» on www.vitebsk.greenbelarus.info.

The employees of the 'Public Center for Legal Information' department are happy to present your their new exhibition 'Ecology and Law'. It includes law books, articles from periodicals, statutes and regulations concerning environmental protection.

Every Sunday at 4 p.m. and every Wednesday at 7 p.m. the Reading Room of German Literature arranges the meetings of the German Language Speaking Club «Hier spricht man Deutsch». On Sunday the members of the club have the opportunity to discuss topical issues in the German language in the company of interesting people. For those who are willing to perfect their knowledge of German grammar and to take some additional exercises to master grammatical structures every Wednesday the Department arranges a grammar lesson «Grammatikam Mittwoch».

On May 31, 2016 a delegation from the Academic Library of the University of Latvia paid an official visit to the Vitebsk Regional Library. The delegation was consisted of the Director of the Academic Library Venta Contsere and the project manager Valdis Mazulis. The guests were introduced by Uģis Skuja, Head of the Consulate of the Republic of Latvia in Vitebsk.

On the 7th of June the library hosted the presentation of the book of mythical narratives «E Charam Snittsa Chalavek...» (Spells Are Dreaming of a Human) by Anna Novoseltseva, a professor at the VSU named after P. M. Masherov. This is the first book of the young author, though her stories could be found on the pages of literary periodicals, anthologies and collected books.

The Department of Local History Literature and Bibliography holds an exhibition «Svyatlo Drukavanaga Slova: knizhnaya spadchyna Francyska Skaryny» (The Light of the Printed Word: The Book Legacy of Francysk Skaryna) from a cycle of expositions «Manaloghy staggodzyau» (The Monologues of Centuries), devoted to the 950th anniversary of the Library at the Cathedral of St. Sophia in Polotsk. The exhibition will last till June 30.

On the 26th of May the library held the opening ceremony for the exhibition of graphic art works from the adult art studio «Happy-art».

On the 9th of June the library hosted another event from the cycle «Krayaznauchyya sustrechy» (Local History Meetings) devoted to the 30th anniversary of the museum «Gіstoryya Zaronauskaga krayu» (The History of Zaronovsky Region). The event also included the presentation of the book «Moy rodny kray, mayo Zaronava» (My Native Land, My Zaronovo) written by director of the museum and local historian Lyudmila Nikitina.

On May, 30 the library hosted a meet-an-artist event with Yuri Tsvirko, an actor at the National Academic Drama Theatre named after Yakub Kolas. The event took the title «Let's Talk» and was devoted to the Year of Culture.

On the 25th of May the library's common reading room hosted a festival of children art work «Towards the Roots of Folk Culture», prepared by the employees of the Department of Children Literature and devoted to the Year of Culture.

On May 18, 2016 the Department of International Literature set up a public lecture entitled as «The Palette of Languages». Being part of the Department's project «The Library Is the Area of Friendship», the lecture was devoted to the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

12 ноября в отделе литературы по искусству в рамках художественно-эстетического салона «ОЛИ-Аrt» состоялся вечер «Эль Лисицкий – творец проунов», посвященный 125-летию со дня рождения художника и архитектора Лазаря Марковича Лисицкого.

On May 18, 2016 the library's common reading room hosted an event called «Maternity as an Essential Part of a Woman's Life» devoted to the International Day of Families.

On May 16, 2016 the library hosted the presentation of an expositional project «The Lessons of Patriotism. The Link between Generations» by Boris Sokolov, a Russian poet and teacher and also the author of a well-known book series for children. The event was held as part of the activities devoted to the Day of Victory.

The employees of the Electronic Reading Room Department launched an online exhibition «Parables as the Wisdom of Ages» containing parables that reflect cultural and religious traditions of different countries and nations. We bring to your notice some fragments taken from the exhibited audiobooks. The actual audiobooks you can find in the Electronic Reading Room.

On the 12th of May the library hosted the opening of the personal exhibition of Vitebsk artist Oleg Makhankov «The Palette of Life». The event was held within the framework of the cycle of expositions where people with disabilities exhibit their works.

Десятилетия отделяют нас от трагических лет Великой Отечественной войны, но события военного времени не забыты – они живы в воспоминаниях ветеранов, запечатлены на страницах книг.

Уважаемые читатели!

Обращаем ваше внимание на режим работы библиотеки в выходные и праздничные дни:

6 мая – выходной;

7 мая – 10.00–18.00;

8 мая – 10.00–17.00;

9 мая – выходной;

10 мая – выходной.

Sector Foreign Literature offers you the on-line exhibition  «The English PROZA XXI century», dedicated to the World Day of Book and Copyright.

The exhibition brings together bestsellers British and American novelists, fiction, novelists, children's writers and artists detective, received critical acclaim and won the love of readers.

On the 26th of April the Department of Local History Literature and Bibliography hosted a lecture «Chernaya Byl' of Belarus» which was devoted to the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.

On the 19th and 20th of April the employees of the Reading Room of German Literature set up two creative workshops on the occasion of Easter and invited children from German language schools to take part in them.

Devoted to the Year of Culture

On the 21st of April the library hosted the presentation of a combined database «Artists of Vitebsk Region» and the opening of an art exhibition «In the Starry Sky» which had been set in memory of Vitebsk artists.

On the 27th of April the Library hosted the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition «My Pet». As part of that exhibition there was a meeting with the representatives of Vitebsk animal shelter.

On April, 9 the Common Reading Room hosted an information event «Let's Fight Diabetes» which was devoted to World Health Day. The event was organized with the help of Vitebsk Organization of the Public Association «Childhood Diabetes».

On the 27th of April the employees of the Common Reading Room along with the Vitebsk Municipal Public Association of Older People «Golden Age» organized an evening-requiem «Chernobyl in Our Memory» on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster.

Приглашаем профессиональных и самодеятельных фотохудожников принять участие в фотовыставке «Мой домашний питомец», которая будет экспонироваться в отделе экономической, технической и сельскохозяйственной литературы с 27 апреля по 13 мая.

К участию в выставке допускаются оригинальные авторские цветные или черно-белые фотоснимки (не более двух глянцевых или матовых), распечатанные в формате А4 (за исключением панорамных), с указанием авторства, названия и года создания работы.

Открытие выставки – 27 апреля.

Все работы будут возвращены авторам после закрытия выставки.

Подробная информация по тел.: 36 00 36, 8 (033) 305 10 98.

On the 14th of April the library hosted a meeting with Vitebsk prosaist and publicist Sergei Rublevsky who presented his book «Mamyn Shept Pad Abrazamy» («Mother's Whisper under the Icons»). The book represents a collection of essays, sketches and letters. It's the author's eighth book which he defined as a 'reverence book'.

From March, 30 till April, 1 the library hosted a three days' regional workshop for the directors of district and municipal networks of public libraries called «Public Libraries of Vitebsk Oblast: Their Regional Aspects and Development Priorities».

The Common Reading Room Department invites to visit its online exhibition «Lives of Great People: Biography of Time». The exhibition embraces books from the series «Lives of Great People» 

On the 10th of April the room of the Department of Local History Literature and Bibliography hosted a meeting with the poetess Maria Borovik, the resident of the village of Podsvilye, Glubokoye District.

On the 29th of March the Vitebsk Regional Library hosted a round table «Corporate Projects as Part of International Cooperation of Libraries», the joint project of the library of Smolensk State University and the Vitebsk Regional Library. The event was launched as part of the international corporate program «The Smolensk Residents from Belarus, the Belarusians from Smolensk».

On April 7, 2016 the library hosted a meeting with the medical staff of Vitebsk Municipal Polyclinic No. 4 entitled as «You are what you eat» and devoted to World Health Day.

On March, 21-25 the library run a campaign entitled as «The Week of Children's Book». Within the framework of the campaign the employees of the Department of Children Literature organized a number of events aimed at the promotion of reading activity and the book itself among children and teenagers.

Vitebsk tramway is a landmark of our town, one of its historical places of interest. While being the first tramway to be launched in Belorussia and the third one across the whole Russian Empire, it still continues to transport passengers from one town's end to another, day after day, 120 years by now.

On the 30th of March the Library hosted the presentation of a book trilogy «Zhartachky» («Short Jokes») by the laureate of the literary prize named after Kondrat Krapiva, translator and satirical poet Mikhas' Miranovych.

On the 24^th of March within the framework of the Week of Children's Book the library hosted the presentation of the book series «The Light Around Us» by the poet, translator, journalist, writer, member of the Union of Writers of Belarus, the winner of eight literary awards Mikhail Pavlovich Pozdnyakov (Minsk) and the meeting with representatives of the publishing of the republican unitary enterprise «Narodnaya Asveta».

On March 30, 2016 the library held a meeting with the acting course of the Educational Institution «Vitebsk State College of Culture and Arts» (group NC-III-18) «Theatre: Fantasy». The meeting was held as part of the library project «Reflection» devoted to the Year of Culture.

On the 18th of April the library hosted the awarding ceremony for the participants of the photo presentation «Walk Around Vitebsk: The Sights of the Town in the Spotlight» which was devoted to the International Day for Monuments and Sites.

Devoted to the Year of Culture

On the 21^st of March following the Week of Children's Books the library saw the opening of the exhibition of children's art «Childhood Palette». The event was part of the library project «Reflection», devoted to the Year of Culture.

On the 17th of March the employees of the Lending Library and Interlibrary Loan Department along with the employees of the Department of Periodicals prepared an exhibition and bibliographic review «Novelties of Modern Literature» for the members of the Vitebsk City Public Association of Elderly People «Golden Age».

On the 22^nd of March the employees of the Center for Legal Information organized an Information Day «Public Centers for Legal Information». The meeting was set up for 1-year students of the Department of Document Science and Jurispurdence of the Educational Institution «Vitebsk State Technologic College».

24 марта в 12.00 в библиотеке в рамках Недели детской и юношеской книги состоится презентация серии книг «Свет вакол нас» поэта, переводчика, публициста Михаила Позднякова (г. Минск) и встреча с представителями Издательского республиканского унитарного предприятия «Народная асвета».

Приглашаем всех желающих.

15 марта в секторе иностранной литературы в рамках проекта «Библиотека – территория дружбы» прошла встреча в литературном салоне «Поэзия – чудесная страна», приуроченная к Всемирному дню поэзии.

On the 24th of March the library had an evening with the writer, translator and teacher Vladimir Antonovich Popkovich entitled as "50 year in Vitebsk. Let's Talk Sincerely..." The meet-an-artist event was the part of the cycle called "Meetings Devoted to Local History".

К Году культуры

21 марта в 16.00 в библиотеке в рамках Недели детской и юношеской книги состоится открытие выставки рисунка «Палитра детства» учащихся подготовительного отделения ГУО «Детская школа искусств № 3 г. Витебска «Маладзік».

Приглашаем всех желающих.

«Гліняны Вялес» – ежегодная литературная премия, основанная в 1993 году Товариществом Свободных Литераторов. Присуждается за лучшую художественную белорусскоязычную книгу года. Лауреат получает символическую награду – глиняное изображение покровителя искусства. Среди лауреатов премии – Алесь Рязанов, Владимир Орлов, Андрей Федоренко, Эдуард Акулин, Сергей Рублевский и др.

On the 9th of March the library hosted a meeting with Elena Maslo, a Belarusian writer, and the author of a book series for children and teenagers.

On the 9th of March the Library organized a literary and musical evening «Thin Candle of Faith...» as part of the Day of the Orthodox Book in the Library. The event was prepared in cooperation with the library of the Vitebsk Orthodox School of Theology named after A. P. Sapunov.

On the 25^th of February the State Education Institution «Secondary school № 43 of the city of Vitebsk» hosted a meeting of the members of a methodical association of German language teachers of the Pervomaysky district of Vitebsk to discuss the following subject: «Development of personality of students in the system of primary and supplementary education of foreign languages».

On the 3rd of March the library hosted the literary and musical evening «Right for Immortality» devoted to the 120th anniversary of the birthday of the National Writer of Belarus Kondrat Krapiva. The event was organized in cooperation with the Vitebsk Regional Brunch of the Public Association «The Union of Writers of Belarus».

On February 24, the German reading room summarizing «Mein selbst gemachtes Buch» city contest - "Create a book", which was held from January 8 to February 20 among pupils studying German.

On the 1^st of March the Department of Economic, Technical and Agricultural literature hosted a master class by an amateur artist Irina Ivanova on the creation of exclusive gifts, souvenirs and decorations in different art techniques.

On the 24^th of February the library hosted a literary and musical evening «And let the silver strings of poetry...» dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Russian poet Nikolai Mikhailovich Rubtsov.

Уважаемые мужчины!

Поздравляем вас с Днем защитников Отечества и Вооруженных Сил Республики Беларусь!

Желаем вам терпения, мудрости, счастья, благополучия. Пусть вас окружают верные друзья и соратники, пусть вас любят и вами гордятся. И пусть всегда будет мирное небо над нашим Отечеством!

Dedicated to the Year of Culture

On the 25^th of February the library hosted a meeting with the members of folk and ethnographical association «Pownya» from the State Institution of Children Education «Palace of Creativity of Children and Youth of Vitebsk». The meeting was organized within the framework of the cycle «Local History Meetings».

On the 24^th of February, the library opened the exhibition of the tapestry «The Beginning» prepared by students of the specialization «Design textile» of the speciality «Costume and fabric design» of the Department of Design of the Educational Institution «Vitebsk State Technological University». Associate Professor, member of the Public Association «Belarusian Union of Artists» Natalia Lisovskaya was the curator of the exhibition.

On February 16^th in the framework of project «Library is a territory of friendship» at foreign literature department international meeting « Bread - the ambassador of peace and good neighborliness between nations » took place. Students of Vitebsk State Medical University, Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Vitebsk State University named after P.M. Masherov and Vitebsk State Technical Professional lyceum are took part at the event.

On the 12th of February the Vitebsk Regional Philharmonic held a meeting of the final board of the Main Department for Ideological Work, Culture and Youth Affairs of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee.

The library offers individual consultations «Using a PC» on a paying basis. All interested are welcome.

For more information, call us at 36-00-36

On the 9th of February Marina Grabskaya, a reader of the library, conducted a workshop on ribbon embroidery for the participants of the association of ornamental arts "Inspiration" which is the project of the Social Service Center of the Pervomayskiy district. The meeting was held at the Department of Economic, Technical and Agricultural Literature.

On the 4th of February the library hosted an exhibition-overview of the new arrivals to the book collections of the Lending and Interlibrary Loan Department entitled «Book Chart. The Best Reads of the Season». More than 500 book lovers had the opportunity to see the latest historical, psychological, orthodox and modern fiction books.

From 8 to 20 February the Reading Room of German Literature in cooperation with the Goethe-Institute in Minsk runs an art contest entitled «Mein selbst gemachtes Buch» – «Write Your Own Book» for high school students who learn the German language.

Only original works based on the documents from the book collection of the Reading Room of German Literature may participate in the contest.

The results of the contest will be announced on the 24th of February.

For more information, call us at 42–51–59

Contest Terms and Conditions

 On the 27th of February the Reading Room of German Literature will deliver a training entitled «Diversity Welcome or What Does Intercultural Competence Mean?» The psychologist Valentina Paketskaya (Minsk) invites everyone from 17 to 22 years old, who is interested in other cultures, loves travelling and is eager to make connections with people of different nationalities to participate in the event.

To sign up for the training, please call us at 42-51-59.

On the 2nd of February members of the Department of Economic, Technical and Agricultural Literature conducted a briefing to the teaching staff and specialists of the branch of the Belarusian State Technological University «Vitebsk State Technical School». The briefing included a thematic review-exhibition of the latest arrivals of books and a presentation of bibliographic lists on the following subjects: decorative and applied art, document science and document support of management, technology of woodworking industry, forestry, program support, vehicle technical maintenance and gold-work.

On the 28th of January the library hosted the presentation of a book «Behind the Line» by Elena Kriklivetz, a poetess, member of the Belarusian Writers' Union and the Union of Writers of Russia, awardee of international writing contests, PhD in Philology, associate professor of Literature at Vitebsk State University (named after P. M. Masherov).

12 ноября в отделе литературы по искусству в рамках художественно-эстетического салона «ОЛИ-Аrt» состоялся вечер «Эль Лисицкий – творец проунов», посвященный 125-летию со дня рождения художника и архитектора Лазаря Марковича Лисицкого.

The «Public Center of Legal Information» Department invites users to visit its digital exhibition entitled «International Terrorism». The exhibition comprises books, articles taken from periodical publications and excerpts from laws and regulations.

On the 27th of January the Vitebsk Regional Library prepared a meeting with the representatives of the municipal polyclinic No. 4 of Vitebsk entitled «Learn how to prevent disease, learn how to be healthy», dedicated to Flu and ARVI Awareness Day.

On the 25th of January the Vitebsk Regional Library hosted a literary and musical evening devoted to Vladimir Vysotsky, the poet, bard, actor and musician. The event was organized by joint efforts of the library and the Vitebsk municipal association of elderly people «Golden Age».

The Director of the Department of Electronic Resources of Smolensk State University and Candidate of Educational Science Tatyana Ladojina paid a working visit to the Vitebsk Regional Library on the 25th of January. The purpose of the visit was to initiate cooperation, aiming to design an abstract database entitled «Smolyane from Belarus, Belarusians from Smolensk».

On the 21st of January the Vitebsk Regional Library hosted a meeting with Franz Sivko, a Belarusian writer, publicist and awardee of the Uladzimir Karatkievich Literary Prize.

On the 21st of January the Department of Economic, Technical and Agricultural Literature set up a meeting with Marina Tsaplina, a manager at the Retail Business Center of the Branch №200 of the Vitebsk Regional Department of OAO «ASB Belarusbank».

28 января в 15.00 в библиотеке состоится презентация книги «За строкой» поэтессы, члена Союза писателей Беларуси и Союза писателей России, лауреата международных литературных конкурсов, кандидата филологических наук, доцента кафедры литературы Витебского государственного университета имени П. М. Машерова Елены Крикливец.

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Devoted to the Year of Culture

The opening of an exhibition of works by Vladimir Vitko, a member of the Belarusian Union of Artist took place at the Vitebsk Regional Library on the 20th of January. The opening ceremony was followed by the presentation of his book entitled «Art and Destiny». The event was set up within the framework of a new library's project entitled «Reflection» which is devoted to the Year of Culture.

On the 20th of January the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee held a session of the Board of the Vitebsk Regional Committee of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection.

27 января в 14.00 в библиотеке состоится лекция врача-инфекциониста филиала № 3 ГУЗ «ВГЦП» поликлиники № 4 имени В.И. Ленина Татьяны Гульман «Профилактика простудных заболеваний и гриппа». Вниманию посетителей будет представлена книжная выставка «Здоровым быть модно».

Место проведения: общий читальный зал, 2-й этаж.

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26 ноября в библиотеке состоялся литературный праздник, приуроченный к 85-летию со дня рождения классика белорусской литературы, поэта, писателя, драматурга, сценариста Владимира Семёновича Короткевича. Здесь же прошло вручение «Літаратурнай прэміі імя Уладзіміра Караткевіча» Витебского облисполкома.

German Reading Room invites everyone to become a part of «Deutsch mit Spaß» club. Club meetings are held every Sunday. The participants communicate in German, perform amusing tasks, and discuss co-operative viewed video. More information you can check by phone 42-51-59 by the staff of German Reading Room.

Traditional Christmas workshops «Frohes Weihnachtsfest!» set up for students of Vitebsk schools with enhanced education in German were held at the Reading Room of German Literature on the 15th, 21st, 23rd and 24th of December. Among the most active participants were students of the secondary schools No. 45, No. 34 and No. 43

Уважаемые читатели!

Обращаем ваше внимание на режим работы библиотеки в выходные и праздничные дни:

24 декабря – 10.00–20.00;

25 декабря – выходной;

31 декабря – санитарный день;

1 января – выходной;

6 января – 10.00–20.00;

7, 8 января – выходной.
 

On the 21st of November the Vitebsk Regional Library hosted the presentation of a semi-documentary three-books series «Afghan: Airborne Reconnaissance Units in Action» by Valeriy Marchenko, retired lieutenant-colonel, the Senior Specialist of the Chief Directorate of the Department for Ideological Work, Culture and Youth Affairs of the Vitebsk Oblast Executive Committee, and the member of the Public Association «The Union of Belarusian Writers».

25 и 30 ноября в библиотеке в рамках празднования 70-летия Победы в Великой Отечественной войне был проведен литературно-музыкальный вечер «Константин Симонов: поэт, писатель, фронтовик», приуроченный к 100-летию со дня рождения выдающегося деятеля культуры, талантливого прозаика, поэта, драматурга и публициста Константина Михайловича Симонова.

21 ноября в 12.30 в библиотеке состоится презентация художественно-документального цикла из трёх книг главного специалиста отдела идеологической работы главного управления идеологической работы, культуры и по делам молодежи Витебского облисполкома, члена ОО «Союз писателей Беларуси», подполковника в отставке Валерия Григорьевича Марченко «Афган: разведка ВДВ в действии».

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An information campaign «Managing and Living with Diabetes» dedicated to World Diabetes Day was held at the library on the 14th of November.

On the 17th of November the library hosted an artistic meeting with the writers Galina Trafimova and Sergei Trafimov, the members of the «Union of Writers of Belarus» public association and authors of a series of education books for children.

The exhibition of art works by Anita Paegle, Latvian artist and illustrator of children's books, was opened on the 16th of November at the Vitebsk Regional Library.

On the 16th of November the Department of Economic, Technical and Agricultural Literature set up a meeting with Marina Tsaplina, a manager at the Retail Business Center of the Branch №200 of the Vitebsk Regional Department of OAO «ASB Belarusbank».

On the 6^th of November the Music Hall of Vitebsk Contemporary Art Center hosted a session of Vitebsk film society «Dialogue» with the demonstration of «The End of a Beautiful Era», a film of Stanislav Govorukhin, based on the collection of stories «The Compromise» by Sergei Dovlatov.

On the 10^th of November the Department of Local History Literature and Bibliography hosted a meeting of the methodical association of history and social science teachers. The meeting entitled «The Realization of Competency-Based Approach in the Teaching of History and Social Science. The Formation of Key Competences of Students» was attended by specialists of educational institutions of the Pervomaisky district of Vitebsk.

Present to your attention the new newsletter receipts for October 2015.

On the 27th of October the Reading Room of German Literature hosted a methodological meeting of German language teachers from Vitebsk educational institutions.

On the 26^th of October the members of the Common Reading Room organized the thematic exhibition «Psychological and Pedagogical Support of the Family as a Subject of the Education» for educational psychologists, social care teachers and form masters from the educational institutions of Vitebsk region. The exhibition took place at Vitebsk Regional Education Development Institute.

On the 24th of October Vitebsk State University named after P. M. Masherov hosted a meeting of the name-study club called «Proper Nouns in Time and Space» dedicated to the specifics of the naming of dolls and stuffed toys.

On the 22nd of October the staff members of the library's department «Legal Center of Legal Information» prepared a briefing which aimed to raise citizens' legal awareness. The briefing, entitled «Public Center of Legal Information to Help Legal Education» gathered students of the «Vitebsk State Technological College» educational institution.

On the 21^st and 22^nd of October the lessons of German studies for secondary school students took place in the Reading Room of German Literature. The country studies lessons entitled «Berlin Entdecken» were designed for secondary school students with enhanced education in German.

On the 29th and 30th of October the central district library of Braslaw hosted a regional workshop for the heads of the departments of information and service of central municipal and district libraries.

On the 31st of October the Director of the Department of Information and Bibliography of the Goethe-Institute in Moscow Markus Kedziora visited the Vitebsk regional library and gave a lecture on library services in different countries.

The International Theoretical and Practical Conference dedicated to the 170th anniversary of the birth of the explorer, ethnographer and local historian Nikolay Nikiforovsky was held at the Vitebsk Regional Library named after V. I. Lenin on the 5th of November. The conference was organized by the Vitebsk

Regional Library, Vitebsk Regional Ethnographic Museum and Vitebsk State University.

On the 26th of October the library hosted the meeting with the PhD in the art criticism and ethnomusicology and campanology expert Elena Shat'ko who presented her lecture «The Peal of Bells. A Prayer Cast in Bronze».

On the 22^nd of the October the library hosted a literary evening dedicated to Sergei Yesenin on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian poet. The evening was prepared by the staff members of the library in cooperation with the city social club «Golden Years» and Vitebsk regional non-governmental organization the staff members of Belarusian Association of Former Juvenile Prisoners of Fascism».

Dedicated to the White Cane Safety Day

On the 19^th of October the Department of periodicals announced the opening of the exhibition «To See the World through the Soul» which was dedicated to the White Cane Safety Day. The exhibition showcased works of art and crafts by members of the Belarusian Association of People with Visual Impairments.

There are new acquisitions at the Department of Commercial Lending.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in September, 2015.

The Vitebsk Regional Library in cooperation with the Vitebsk Regional Organization of the Belarus Red Cross Society presented an educational and charity event «For Active Ageing» on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons. The event lasted from 30th September until 4^th October.

The Department of the local history literature and bibliography offers a virtual exhibition «“The God and the Mother in our Soul”: Spiritual poetry of Ryhor Baradulin» from the cycle «Native word wizard» which is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of Ryhor Baradulin, the Belarusian national poet.

The staff members of the Department «Electronic Reading Room» organized a virtual exhibition «Psychology of a Happy Life».

On the 16^th and 21^st of September the staff of the Department of periodicals gave briefings to the teaching staff of the Municipal Educational Institutions «Gymnasium № 8 of Vitebsk» and «Nursery and kindergarten № 26 of Vitebsk». The employees of the department made bibliographic reviews of the research and methodical periodic publications for specialists of middle-school and preschool educational institutions.

On the 28th of September the library hosted the presentation of the book «Social and economical situation of the population of unoccupied Belarus during World War I (1915–1917)» by Viktor Hadanyonak, a PhD in History.

The Department of the Foreign Literature would like to draw your attention to the online exhibition «Перевод: теория, практика и методика преподавания = Translation: theory, praxis and teaching methods», which is timed to coincide with the International Translation Day.

The exhibition gathers teaching guides that might be useful for the first-year students of translation and interpreting faculties as well as for the experts in translation eager for self-improvement. The content of the exhibition might also draw attention of professors and teachers, serve them as a guideline in the plenitude of both traditional and modern teaching methods in the translation studies.

15 сентября в библиотеке прошли мероприятия, посвященные Дню библиотек Беларуси.

On the 14_^th of September the library hosted a meeting with the Doctor of History and professor Olga Levko. During the meeting Olga Levko presented to the audience her book series entitled «The oldest cities of Belarus» which includes the results of the researches on the cities that had been originated on a tribal basis and had become the cornerstone of the Belarusian nationhood. Since 2010 three books of that book series have been published: «Vitebsk» (2010), «Polotsk» (2012), «Drutsk» (2014).

Dear readers!

We are happy to inform you that the Reading Room of German Literature resumes its activities from 15th September 2015. All interested are welcome!

The Public Legal Information Center offers to visit an online exhibition «Vote for the President – vote for the futureе». The exhibition embraces regulatory enactments, books and articles from periodic publications highlighting legal questions on the procedure the election in Belarus.

Every year on the 15^th of September the Belarusian libraries celebrate their professional holiday – The Day of the Library.

We can't imagine our life without books and libraries. And no matter how fast computer technologies are developing, they will never replace the book.

Dear colleagues! We wish that your lives will always be filled with the care and support of your associates, with artistic inspiration and infinite energy.

Dear readers! Visit libraries! Read books! Dream like in the fantasy story, love like in the novel, be wise like in the fable and live happily ever after like in the fairy tale!

On the 15^th of September we have a Welcome Day for you and we invite you to take part in the events on the occasion of the Day of the Library!

Programme of events

On the 17^th of September the Department of local history and bibliography organized a meeting with Elena Kriklivetz, a poetess, member of the Union of Writers of Belarus, member of the Union of Writers of Russia, winner of international literary awards, candidate of Philological Sciences and associate professor of Literature department of the Vitebsk state university named after P. M. Masherov.

The employees of the Common reading room prepared the virtual exhibition «Travelling across the cities and countries», which would help the readers to find their way around the broad and varied world of the country study books, the books on history and culture of countries, peoples and continents.

On the 3^th of September the library saw the closing ceremony of the anniversary exhibition of paintings of the local natural painter Felix Michailovich Kuznetsov «The Charm of Winter» from his cycle «Seasons». Along with the closing of the collection the library hosted a meeting of the artistic salon «OLI-art» which was dedicated to the work of Felix Kuznetsov and Maina Boboriko.

14 сентября в 15.00 в библиотеке состоится презентация книг доктора исторических наук, профессора Ольги Николаевны Левко (г. Минск) «Витебск», «Полоцк», «Друцк» (серия «Древнейшие города Беларуси»).

Приглашаем на презентацию.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in August, 2015.

On the 1st of September the stuff of the Library Science Department conduct a tour over the library and prepared a lesson called «On you, the youth, we trust!» to the pupils of the secondary school №4 of Vitebsk. The pupils learnt about the history, informational resources and services of the library, they were told about social and cultural events organized on the occasion of the Year Youth. The main specialist of the Vitebsk Regional Committee of the SA «BRYU» Ekaterina Korneytchik took part in the event.

The stuff of reading-room department offers to visit the online exhibition «Gift Beauty to Oneself». The exhibition gathers literature on the question about the preservation of beauty and health.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in July, 2015.

On 22, 30 and 31 July, the library hosted a training seminar on the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, its fundamental principles and humanitarian law basics. Stuff of the Department of Legal Information organized a book exhibition which had the same title as the seminar and drew up a bibliographic list «International humanitarian law» with annotations.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in June, 2015.

The presentation of the book «Documentaries on the history of the Vitebsk trade unions» under the authorship of Ivan Vozmitel and Ivan Mandrick took place in the common reading-room of the library on July 1, 2015.

On July, 3rd Belarus celebrates its Independence Day or Republic Day - the major holiday of the Belarusian nationhood. This historical date commemorates the liberation of the Belarusian capital Minsk from Nazi occupation in 1944 hence that day is associated with the independence of the country.

By celebrating the Independence Day we pay tributes to the heroism, courage and greatness of the Belarusian nation, the hero soldiers and the heroical deeds of all those who rebuilt the country from the ruins of the WWII. The holiday represents a symbol of the national pride, valour and glory. It has a great influence on the hearts and minds of the living generations in Belarus.

Dear, readers!

German Reading Room will be temporarily closed from 17.06.2015, in connection with repair work. All necessary materials are available on electronic account Onleihe Goethe-Institut in Belarus.

We will be glad to meet you on renovated hall.

On the 25th of June at 12.00 literary evening «To the Native Land I Have Ever Rooted...», dedicated to the 110th anniversary of our countryman, People's Pet of Belarus – Petrus Brovka, took place.

On the 17^th of June in our library, the opening of exhibition of photographer, videographer, the head of «Art.foto plus» studio – Alexander Artemyev, took place.

The virtual world has a great influence on the personality of a young man formation. Therefore, it is important a creation of youth positive Internet space.

Thematic Guide on Electronic Resources «I'm young», prepared by the employees of Electronic Reading Room Department to the Day of Youth, provides information on educational sites, and entertaining.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in May, 2015.

A virtual tours «Choose your university», prepared by employees of the Electronic Reading Room Department, will help to find your way in a variety of universities and forms of training.

We invite everybody to visit the exhibition of children's drawings «A day with my daddy» on the occasion of the International Day for Protection of Children that takes place in the library from 4 to 15 June. The exhibition represents the drawings of the students of the State Institution for Further Education «Vitebsk Children and Youth Creativity Centre of Oktyabrsky district».

The library's department «Public center of legal information» would like to draw your attention to the online exhibition «Youngsters today: legal support» which gathers information concerning the legal regulation and state support provided for the younger generation in Belarus.

On the 2nd of June in the Department of Local Literature and Bibliography the presentation of the book «In Granite and Bronze: Vitebsk Monuments and Memorials» by A. Podlipsky, took place.

On May, 18 on the department of local history in the framework of the Year of Youth, book presentation by the student of the historical faculty of VSU named after P.M. Masherov, A. Baranovsky «Flame (Belica): The history of the estate and village», took place.

On May, 13 in the library in the framework of the project «Dialogue of Cultures» the Day of Jewish culture «Belarus is our common home: in good relations with the Jewish people» was held.

On the 11^th of May, in our library in the framework of action «Happy Birthday, the Red Cross!», dedicated to the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, press conference took place.

On the 7^th of May, in our library the opening of exhibition «Person and Nature» by Viacheslav Shainurov, took place.

On the 6^th of May, in our library a solemn victory ceremony of city library competition of book trailers «Book about the War» new format, took place. The competition was conducted among the Vitebsk librarians.

Let us draw your attention to the list of new arrivals in April, 2015.

13 мая в 14.00 в библиотеке в рамках проекта «Диалог культур» пройдет День еврейской культуры «Беларусь – наш общий дом». Мероприятие приурочено к Всемирному дню культурного разнообразия во имя диалога и развития.

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Уважаемые коллеги, читатели библиотеки и посетители сайта!

От всей души поздравляем Вас с Днем библиотек Беларуси!

Отдел «Общий читальный зал» предлагает посетить on-line выставку «А память священна...», посвященную 70-летию Победы в Великой Отечественной войне.

On the 9^th of April in Vitebsk school № 45, Methodological Association of German Teachers took place. The employees of German Reading Room showed the presentation of mini-project «The collection of children's games at library». A librarian V. Davidovich told and showed the package of development linguistic game on the German language, as one of nonstandard conducting classes.

Participants were invited to cooperation, under the project «Library to School».

On the 4^th of May, meeting with Belarusian weightlifter, twice European champion among juniors, silver medalist of the Youth European Championship, bronze medalist of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games – Maryna Shkermankova, took place.

5 мая в отделе краеведческой литературы и библиографии состоялась встреча с Почетным членом Союза писателей Беларуси, автором 13 книг поэзии, прозы и юмора, лауреатом областной литературной премии имени Петруся Бровки Борисом Бележенко.

29 апреля в отделе краеведческой литературы и библиографии состоялась презентация монографии российского историка-архивиста Александра Александровича Черёмина «Награды СССР за военные заслуги».