Relevant for adults
Services
Ordering and issuing publications
Books (maximum 30 pcs.) can be ordered:
From the Customer Service and Information Department via the portal iLibrary, by phone +370 3 815 0784 and by email aptarnavimas@anyksciuvb.lt . They must be picked up within 3 days.
From the Children's and Youth Literature and Education Department via the portal iLibrary , by phone +370 3 815 1850 and by email vaikai@anyksciuvb.lt .
Search and order publications
Quick search or a one-stop search is performed on the portal iLibrary by entering the word or phrase you want to find in the search box and clicking the "Search" button.
The search can be performed by the document title (name), author or persons related to a specific document, institution, conference (or other event) name, international standard numbers – ISBN, ISSN, ISMN (please note that standard numbers should be entered accurately, specifying all numbers and symbols).
The quick search box has a suggestion feature that provides suggestions when three or more characters are entered. There is also a precise search button, which searches for an exact phrase. To narrow down the search results, use theYou can use the drop-down menu to select the document type (book, periodical, article, sheet music, etc.).
If you plan to search for articles in a specific publication, select from the drop-down menu Ingredients (articles), and in the box that appears, enter the required periodical.
Order extension
At the request of the reader, the term for using documents may be extended 2 times, if the document is not required by other readers. The term for returning documents is extended at the request of the reader in the library or via the portal iBiblioteka.lt
Select a menu item My iLibrary.
- Select Orders.
- After selecting a section Status and order number., filter out Issued
- Select the book you want to renew and click the action button on the right side. (three points).
- Select Extend the repayment period. You will see on the screen until which day it will be extended.
- Press again. Extend.
Publication reservations
Ordered books are issued at the library in the User Service and Information Department (I a.) and the Children's and Youth Literature and Education Department (II a.) on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the day before a holiday, working hours are shortened by 1 hour. Visitors are not served on the last Friday of the month.
You can also choose publications pick up at the bookstore. As soon as the librarians place the books in the book machine, you will receive an SMS message with a PIN code on your mobile phone. This will be required when picking up the desired book.
The reservation of books is valid for three days, after which the books are returned to the fund.
Return of publications
Books can be returned at the User Service and Information Department, the Children's and Youth Literature and Education Department, or by using the book return box located in the inner courtyard of the library (Vyskupo skv. 1).
Reading e-books on the iBiblioteka portal
You can find the list of e-books on the main portal. iLibrary.lt page. Click "E-books" in the menu bar at the top of the page, you will get a list of e-books.
When you open the e-book preview window, you can see three types of buttons – „Flip”, „Read”, „Reserve”.
If you only see one button „"Flip"”, means the library has not yet purchased the e-book license or it has already expired. The "Flip" button allows you to view up to 10 percent of the book's content.
Button „"Read"” allows you to read the desired electronic publication for 30 days with the option to extend the reading time for another 15 days.
Button „"Reserve"” allows you to reserve a publication for reading if there are currently no copies available. The system will automatically issue you the publication when the person currently reading it returns it.
Non-public access e-documents may not have any of these buttons. In the publication preview window, the comment "Access method: LNB computer network" is visible in the notes area. These e-books can only be read at the National Library, on a computer not connected to the Internet. To read these publications, please contact the staff of the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania.
Publication lending terms
You can borrow 30 documents for 30 days to take home.
The issuance period for newly received and popular publications may be shorter.
At the request of the reader, the term for using documents may be extended 2 times, if the document is not required by other readers. The term for returning documents is extended at the request of the reader in the library or via the iBiblioteka portal (see Order extension).
Information about the publications you are reading, reserved, and their return deadlines can be found on the iBiblioteka portal, by selecting the My iBiblioteka section. If you have any questions, please call +370 381 58 109.
The following publications are not available for home loan:
- rare publications,
- some encyclopedias,
- some dictionaries,
- autographed books,
- serial and periodical publications,
- manuscripts,
- microcopies,
- images,
- cartography,
- some audio and video documents,
- single copies (except fiction),
- documents issued before 1946.
Bookstores
You can pick up pre-ordered books from the library in the most convenient way – at the 24-hour book counters located at:
- Bishop's Square 1, Anykščiai;
- Tumo-Vaižganto St. 16, Svėdasai;
- Vytauto St. 2, Troškūnai.
Instructions for using the bookmaker:
Order the publications you want, as usual, online ibiblioteka.lt
When ordering publications, do not forget to indicate that you would like to pick them up at the bookstore.
Please come to collect your publications only after receiving an SMS message indicating the assigned book counter, door code, and the storage period for the publications.
You can pick up publications 24 hours a day, within the specified storage period.
You can return publications at the library during its opening hours, or at any time of the day by placing them in the book return box (located in the courtyard of Vyskupos skv. 1, next to the book counter).
If you have any questions, please contact us by phone +370 381 58 109, or by e-mail. info@anyksciuvb.lt
Interlibrary loan of books
Borrow publications from other Lithuanian or foreign libraries!
Interlibrary loan (ILL) is a form of library cooperation where one library sends documents or provides copies of articles to another library. Books that are not in the Library, can be downloaded from any Lithuanian public library for free. If a copy of an article is required, the price is determined according to the copying rates of the library that provided it.
You can order the desired book using the interlibrary loan service at the library, by email or by phone. You can borrow almost all publications, except rare, valuable copies, as well as periodicals, newspaper and magazine sets and several other non-standard documents. Publications are borrowed according to the lending conditions and term of the library that sent them.
Orders are accepted:
In the Customer Service and Information Department;
By e-mail atpatranavimas@anyksciuvb.lt,
Phone: +370 381 50 784.
Publications can be found at the following email address: www.iBiblioteka.lt
Interlibrary loan operations are regulated by Rules for using the Liudvika and Stanislovas Didžiuliai Public Library of Anykščiai District Municipality.
On the Lithuanian Integrated Library Information System (LIBIS) portal iLibrary Thanks to the TBA-S functionality, readers can independently order the desired publication from another library if it is not available in the library in which the reader is registered.
What you need to know, To use the TBA service:
- You must be a registered library user.
- The TBA service is FREE. You may be charged for copying or scanning services.
- TBA or TTBA services are provided to libraries and institutions upon signing a contract.
- If you order documents from foreign libraries, you will need to pay postage costs and the foreign libraries' tax requirement (voucher). TTBA IFLA voucher prices:
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- Full – 9.50 Eur
- When ordering up to 20 A4 copies – 5.10 EUR. Received publications are issued according to the rules of use of the library that sent the publication.
- Publications are usually loaned for 30 days. If you are borrowing a document that is in high demand, the loan period may be shorter.
- Some publications – single copies, rare, valuable, periodicals – cannot be loaned.
- If the publication is lost or damaged in any way, compensation will be required for the damage caused.
Internet access
Internet access and paid services
The library has convenient free public internet access points where users can work on public internet access computers, search for information on the Internet, use their own computer by connecting to the library's free WiFi access, consult on various computer and digital literacy issues, and learn how to use a computer individually.
The library provides paid document copying, scanning, laminating, binding, etc. services.
Rules for using the Internet and customer service at computerized workplaces
E-services
Library services
In Anykščiai L. and S. Didžiuliai Public Library, you can not only borrow a book, but also work, study or write scientific papers. The library also offers a self-service publication issuance service, computer workstations and a self-service copying service, and you can use the content intended for Delfi Plius subscribers for free. You can read e-books for free on the iBiblioteka portal.
The library provides access to open wireless internet, computers, and various databases (Infolex, EBSCO) for free. Databases are often useful when writing scientific papers, working in science and other fields, as they make it easier and faster to access accurate information.
Inquiries and consultations
Are you looking for information for study or work? Are you lost in your database search? Can't find the literature or sources you need? Need bibliographical information?
We invite you to take advantage of the librarian's consultation.!
Visitors are provided with information on how to use search tools: catalogues, index cards, the library's electronic catalogue, databases, bibliographies, information publications, etc. Assistance is provided in using Internet resources, computer literacy, etc. issues.
Contact us – we will be happy to help!
Customer Service and Information Department, tel. +370 3 815 0784 and e-mail aptarnavimas@anyksciuvb.lt
Training
Media and information literacy training "MIRkt and it's clear!"„
Media and information literacy training
DIE and it's clear!
Is your hand itching to click on a link that promises to win a million? Is it hard to resist the legacy of an Arabian prince? Not to give in to propaganda? Wondering how to safely dive into the ocean of information? A librarian will help you not to get lost and make mistakes!
You will learn to critically evaluate the content of the media and social networks, choose reliable sources of information, browse the Internet safely, and acquire other useful skills.
Media and information literacy training taking place at Anykščiai L. and S. Didžiuliai Public Library:
1. Information evaluation and selection. Challenges in information search;
2. Internet security;
3. Ethics and legal use of information.
We invite you to register for the training by calling +370 381 50784,
email p.: atparnavimas@anyksciuvb.lt
The training is free.
More information about developing media and information literacy competencies and independent knowledge development: https://mirkt.bibliotekavisiems.lt/
Adult education
Educational activities for adults
The library hosts various educational activities for adults. We invite you to participate in educational activities that will encourage creativity and strengthen your connection with books!
2024 "For the emotional health and personal growth of seniors"„
In 2024, Anykščiai Public Library contributed to the joint project "Social Recipe", which is intended for people who have reached retirement age, with the aim of involving them in community activities and improving their emotional well-being.
We invited seniors to the project's series of classes "Library for Seniors' Emotional Health and Personal Growth". Participants were treated to bibliotherapy classes using various techniques and methods, AI training, and therapeutic and creative activities.
During the meetings, seniors made new acquaintances, shared good experiences, and developed new skills.
The project was initiated by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania.
The project was funded by the State of the Republic of Lithuania.
The following training cycles have taken place:
„"Light of Happiness": „"Experiences for the Future", "Happiness at the Table", "A Colorful Picture of Life", "Story Café".
„"Bridges of Creativity and Technology: AI Training for Seniors": „Introduction to artificial intelligence tools. ChatGPT", "Creating infographics with Canva", "Illustrating texts with Adobe Firefly", "Creative project and skill building".
„"Bibliotherapy using various techniques and methods": Deep reading based on the principles of Gestalt therapy, Bibliotherapy method using dolls and textile techniques, Education of puppets, Bibliotherapy using poetry.
„"The Magic of Nature's Gifts": Educational activity at the Traupys Botanical Garden, "The Magic of Tea", "Making Pictures and Book Marks", "Composing Bouquets".
Readers' and other clubs
The library not only hosts events, but also has various thematic clubs. We are bringing together the library community, inviting people with various interests to initiate and bring together library visitors (and not only) in meaningful activities that develop cognition and thinking.
If you have an initiative or idea that you would like to implement together, please email us. info@anyksciuvb.lt
Readers' clubs
Anykščiai Public Library and its branches have readers' clubs. Every month, club visitors meet to discuss books that have attracted great interest and caused a certain resonance in society. Join us!
Readers' clubs at Anykščiai Library:
Anykštėnai Book Lovers Club "Knyginyčia"„
Readers' clubs in Anykščiai district libraries:
Ažuožeriai Library's "Book Lovers Club";
Debeikiai Library Reading and Education Corner „Read, Create, Discover!“;
Elmininkai Library Book Readers' Club "Volupis";
Kurkliai Library Readers' Club "Book Bridges"„
Surdegis Library Readers' Club;
Staškūniškis Library Readers' Club "Open Up and Read"„
Svėdasai Library Readers' Club;
Traupys Library Readers' Club "Atgaiva";
Public library readers' club "Kuparas".
Music lovers from Anykščiai
An open and friendly space for all music lovers at the Anykščiai Public Library. Every month, music lovers from Anykščiai and guests of the city meet to listen to various genres of music, discuss, share discoveries and gain good ideas.
Follow the news and join!
When? on the first Saturday of the month, 5 p.m. (Date may change, we recommend contacting us by phone at +370 381 50 784).
Where? In the customer service and information department
Knitting Club "Happy Eyes"„
This is where yarn, conversations, and life stories come together! It doesn't matter if you're a knitting virtuoso or just dreaming of knitting your first sock - everyone is welcome here!
The initiator of the knitting club is the talented librarian Danguolė, who with her patience, wit and care will ensure that anyone who wants to knit will overcome the tangles of yarn! And advanced knitters who can tell the difference between a good eye and a needle will be able to share their favorite patterns and stories about the two right sleeves of a sweater during club meetings (after all, it happens to everyone...).
When? on the first Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. (Date may change, we recommend contacting us by phone at +370 381 50 784).
Where? In the customer service and information department
Film Discussion Club
We watch a film chosen by the group at home and meet to discuss the topics explored in the film.
When? Once a month, on Saturdays, at 5:00 p.m.
Where? In the 2nd century hall
Elmininkai Library: Club "Creative Souls"„
Is creativity stirring in your heart and soul? Do you discover something new every day and want to try it? Do you like to stand out from the crowd not only with your thoughts, but also with your actions? If you answered "yes" to even one of these questions - you must come to us! Here we will create, draw, sew, crochet and create beauty in every way possible!
When? Follow the news on the Elmininkai Library Facebook account;
Where? Elmininkai Library (Šilelio St. 3, Naujieji Elmininkai).
At the Mačionys Library: the club "Imperfect Moms"„
This is a space for women to come together, read, grow, help each other improve, and build community.
When? Follow the news on the Mačionys Library Facebook account;
Where? At the Mačionys Library (Mačionys St. 1, Mačionys).
At the Kavarskas Library: Knitting Club
Knitters - professionals and amateurs - are invited to join, share experiences, learn, and have fun in the company of like-minded people!
When? Follow the news on the Kavarskas Library Facebook account;
Where? Kavarskas Library (P. Cvirkos St. 35, Kavarskas).
Excursions
A meeting with press photographer Izidorius Girtis and a 16th century oven
A meeting with press photographer Izidorius Girtis and a 16th century oven
This tour is for photography and archaeology lovers. Visit the memorial room of photographer and city chronicler Izidorius Girtis (1903-1989) and discover a unique oven commemorating the events of the 16th century. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the history of the Anykščiai region and see ancient artifacts up close.
Location: Anykščiai L. and S. Didžiuliai Public Library, Vyskupo sq. 1;
Registration At the Regional Documents and Local History Department, by e-mail krastotyra@anyksciuvb.lt, or by phone +370 381 58 101.
Visit the language alley!
Visit the language alley!
Anykščiai residents and city guests are invited to take a walk along the unique Alley of Languages in Lithuania. It was started to be created in Bishop's Square in 2013 at the initiative of the Liudvika and Stanislovas Didžiuliai Public Library of Anykščiai District Municipality. The paving tiles of the alley, located next to the Library and the monument to poet and bishop Antanas Baranauskas, have the greetings "Good day" inscribed on them in as many as 15 foreign languages.
The Alley of Languages aims to convey the literary tradition and multilingualism, to shape the image of an open, welcoming city, and at the same time to mark the partnership between Anykščiai and foreign countries. A tradition has developed that the tiles with greetings are unveiled by foreign diplomats or other officials.
Interactive route "History of Anykščiai Printing House" in the Actionbound app
Interactive route "History of Anykščiai Printing House" in the Actionbound app
Learn about the history of the Anykščiai Printing House by following its path!
Although the printing house no longer exists, the remaining records, people's memories, and objects testify to the history of Anykščiai printing.
Interactive route to the "Legendary Anykščiai Drinking Fountain" in the Actionbound app
Interactive route to the "Legendary Anykščiai Drinking Fountain" in the Actionbound app
The Karazija winery can be called the first "unicorn" of Anykščiai, the restaurant "Puntukas" could be called the city's chief matchmaker, and the Anykščiai tourist base was founded in... a chicken coop. The history of the city was created in the legendary drinking establishments of Anykščiai - get to know the traditions of the city's drinking establishments!
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