On February 7, 2024, a new book lovers' club "Knyginyčia" was established at the Anykščiai District Municipality Public Library. The activities of this club are organized by the Regional Documents and Local History Department, aiming to bring together book lovers for a common goal - to foster book culture in the Anykščiai region.

The club's activities range from collecting and exchanging books, donating and participating in book-related events to organizing thematic literary trips, researching old and rare publications, and gathering knowledge about the personal libraries of Anykščiai residents. The club also seeks to cooperate with other book lovers' clubs, publicize its activities on social networks and in the press, and continue the traditions of book culture in the Anykščiai region.

During the first meeting, on February 7, almost two dozen book lovers chose a name for the club. Librarian Ligita Matulienė suggested the name „Knyginyčia“, which she found in Konstantinas Sirvydas„ dictionary – the first Lithuanian dictionary where this word means “library”. This name was unanimously accepted.

On March 14, club members brought two autographed books from their personal libraries to the meeting and shared stories about the importance of these books. Local historian Artūras Šajevičius revealed the treasures of his family library, and Romas Pačinskas was delighted with a book about wrestlers with autographs of famous sports masters. Photographer Alfredas Motiejūnas shared autographed albums of photo artists, and doctor Angelija Baltušienė shared the work of the poet Linas Bitvinskas.

Well-known LRT journalist Alma Valantinienė, who came to the meeting, brought the book "Alma" autographed by President Valdas Adamkus' wife, Alma Adamkienė.

On May 7, commemorating the Day of the Restoration of the Press, Language and Book, club members virtually listened to the report „Auszra“ by Vilnius University Faculty of Communication Prof. Emeritus, Habil. Dr. Domas Kaunas, entitled “Auszra„ needs to be employed“. Prof. D. Kaunas urged everyone to read „Auszra“ and encourage everyone to take an interest in this important publication for the nation. After the report, club members read excerpts from issues of “Auszra” published in the 19th century and shared their thoughts on poetry and Lithuanian history.

The members who attended the meeting also had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the manuscripts of Prof. Antanas Tyla, which testify to the periods of prohibition of the Lithuanian press. Public Library volunteer Edita Stiklinskaitė presented historical documents and read the writings of bookseller Jonas Šiaučiūnas.

After the official part, over a cup of tea, the members listened to Linas Bitvinskas' poems, shared the treasures of their personal libraries, and discussed future club meetings. The author of poetry books, L. Bitvinskas, suggested inviting guests to the club to present their books and discuss the latest books received by the library.

In the future, we plan to read the manuscripts of writer Kęstutis Arlauskas, comparing them with printed texts.

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