Cyprian Kamil Norwid Municipal Public Library in Świdnica

The Cyprian Kamil Norwid Municipal Public Library is a local government cultural institution in Świdnica, with its main seat on Franciszkańska Street 18 and three branches in the town.

Building and seat

The library's main seat is housed in a historic building on Franciszkańska Street. The institution was founded in 1947 and has since operated as a local government cultural institution run by the town. Professional oversight of its work is provided by the Tadeusz Mikulski Regional and Municipal Public Library in Wrocław, while on behalf of the town the library is managed by the Mayor of Świdnica.

What visitors will find

Besides a classic book collection, the institution offers multimedia collections, board games and periodicals, as well as information and bibliographic services. Its offer includes large-format collections, a vinyl record collection, e-books available through the Legimi, IBUK Libra and Academica services, and services for the blind. On site there is a book drop box for returns outside opening hours, and part of the collection is also made available in outdoor libraries.

Events

The library organises literary festivals, including iKROPKA and Góry Literatury, as well as discussion clubs, workshops, author meetings and exhibitions, and recurring activities for various age groups.

Practical information

• Main seat: Franciszkańska Street 18, Świdnica
• Main seat hours: Monday-Friday 9-18 (July-August 9-17), Thursday 9-16, Saturday 9-14
• Branch no. 2: Monday-Friday 10-17, Thursday 9-16, Saturday 9-14
• Branch no. 3: Thursday 7:30-15
• Worth checking opening hours before your visit on the library's website, as they may change seasonally
• A few hundred metres away is the Church of Peace in Świdnica
• A little further, also in the old town, stands the Cathedral of St Stanislaus and St Wenceslaus
• In the same area is the Museum of Old Trade in Świdnica