National Library of Ukraine for Children in Kyiv: a place truly worth visiting
If you are looking for not just a book for your child, but a whole world for reading, discoveries, and peaceful leisure, pay attention to the National Library of Ukraine for Children. Here you can use library services, work with the catalog, attend events, and get acquainted with the history of children's books.
What’s here
The library has an electronic catalog, an electronic library, a media library, virtual book exhibitions, and interactive resources for children and adults. The website also offers virtual assistance, materials on internet safety, and curated book selections for different ages.
Particularly noteworthy is the "Museum of Books" — a department of rare and valuable editions. It introduces children to full-text books from the late 19th to the first half of the 20th century, making a visit an interesting journey not only through the world of literature but also through the history of publishing.
For families, this is a convenient option for a day when you want to change the usual route and offer your child a meaningful activity without haste. Here you can choose books together, use reading rooms, and keep track of library events.
Where it is located and when it is open
The library is located in Kyiv at: 60 Janusz Korczak Street, 03190. You can get there by bus No. 47 from the metro stations "Nyvky," "Dorohozhychi," or "Syrets" to the stop "Library for Children."
The institution operates from Monday to Friday and on Sunday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Saturday is a day off, and the last Friday of each month is a sanitary day. During air alerts, the library does not operate, so it’s better to consider the safety situation before your trip.
So is it worth going?
Yes, especially if your child loves books, is interested in history, or needs a quiet place for reading and learning. This is not a museum in the usual sense, but a vibrant cultural space where you can combine reading, communication, and getting acquainted with rare editions.
Would you take your child here for a new book or rather for an excursion to the "Museum of Books"?
