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In cooperation with other libraries, the Hungarian national library is currently working on the renewal of its complete IT infrastructure and on the renewal of the library systems. Related to that, NSZL makes efforts to get acquainted with international trends and with the already existing best practices and solutions.

We are looking forward to seeing all those who wish to have a quiet time at our Advent morning for families, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on December 9, 2017. The event entitled Library Silence in Advent will offer various programs for families including making handicraft ornaments and paperwork, old Christmas postcards, and a play session called Our János Arany exhibition. Let us spend some hours of waiting for Christmas together in National Széchényi Library!

Dear Visitors,

On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, our Library building will open at 1 p.m., due to traffic restrictions in Budapest. (NSZL will close as usual, at 8 p.m., with the exception of the Special Collections which will close at 5 p.m.)

More on opening hours

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday November 30, 2017, a professional day entitled Libraries in a New Role: Innovative Services will be held as part of K2 further training series entitled Modern Library, Advanced Services.

Program:

The 215-year old Hungarian national library celebrates János Arany, born 200 years ago, related to the Library foundation festivities as well. A two-day Scientific Session, discount book sales, the finals of a nationwide reciting competition entitled Te aranyok Aranya! (You Gold (Arany) of Golds!) and a Family Day, featuring guided tours, museum education and handicraft workshops and games for families, will be offered to our visitors.

At 7 p.m. on November 23, 2017, a joint festive concert of Kaláka Ensemble and Péter Huzella will start in National Széchényi Library. The event will celebrate Hungarian poet János Arany who was born 200 years ago.

On November 24 and 25, 2017, NSZL will offer a 50 percent discount from its annual registration fee.

If you are a registered reader of National Széchényi Library, on these two days you can prolong your annual Reader Pass for HUF 3,000, instead of HUF 6,000, while those applicants who hold a Student ID, or are entitled to a reduced registration fee can do this for HUF 1,500, instead of HUF 3,000.