National Library of Latvia

Official site of the National Library of Latvia

Address: Mūkusalas iela 3, Rīga, LV-1423 (see map below)

The National Library of Latvia is a national cultural institution under the supervision of the Latvian Ministry of Culture. The National Library of Latvia was formed in 1919 after the independent Republic of Latvia was proclaimed in 1918. The first supervisor of the Library was Jānis Misiņš, a librarian and the founder of the Latvian scientific bibliography (1862–1945).

Today the Library plays an important role in the development of Latvia's information society, providing Internet access to residents and supporting research and lifelong education.

Location: Since 2014, the National Library of Latvia is located in a building on Mūkusalas Street 3 (Castle of Light). The library building was designed by the internationally acclaimed Latvian-born architect Gunnar Birkerts (USA), and it is among the greatest cultural projects of the 21st century in Latvia.

The tour times will be announced later. (You can register for the tour and you will be informed when the times are available)

To register your participation, e-mail: esil.culture@rgsl.edu.lv