For research
Stefanyk Library is the strongest option for research and specialist collections.
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Libraries in Lviv: places to read, work and study
From the Stefanyk scientific library to contemporary municipal spaces — a varied guide to Lviv libraries.
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Seven library spaces
Some are research-focused, while others are built around community life, events, children or everyday reading.
LIBRARY
Vasyl Stefanyk National Scientific Library of Ukraine
One of Ukraine's major scientific libraries, with important manuscript, printed and art collections.
2 Stefanyka St.View library →LIBRARYFirst Lviv Mediatheque
A central municipal library space for reading, events, learning and work in the city centre.
2a Muliarska St.View library →LIBRARYURBAN Library
A contemporary city library near the university quarter, focused on reading, events and urban communities.
4 Ustyianovycha St.View library →LIBRARYSensoteka
A contemporary library and cultural space near Stryiskyi Park with an inclusive, community-oriented focus.
22 Ulasa Samchuka St.View library →LIBRARYNa Dvi Polovyny Mix Library
A municipal library on Horodotska Street with books, events and local educational activities.
73 Horodotska St.View library →LIBRARYKniazia Romana Library
A central municipal branch with regular children's, literary and cultural events.
32 Kniazia Romana St.View library →LIBRARYLviv Central Children's Library
The main children's library in the municipal network, with books, activities and events for younger readers.
3 Okunevskoho St.View library →02 / HOW TO USE
Check access rules before visiting
Research libraries may require registration or a reader card. Municipal branches have their own schedules and event programmes, so check current conditions on the official pages.
For work and study
The Mediatheque, URBAN and Sensoteka are more contemporary city-library formats.
For children
The Central Children's Library and Kniazia Romana branch offer children's activities and events.