Library Visits
All Library Visits will take place on Friday, 22 August 2025.
These are visits to local libraries in Astana, which can be made by walking or taking a bus trip within the city. If applicable, participants will be charged a minimal fee to cover the transportation costs. These costs are not included in the conference registration fee.
National Academic Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The National Academic Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan was opened in 2004. Despite the fact that its history is relatively young, it has become a national treasure, a place of inspiration and enlightenment, creative meetings and business discussions, conferences and various exhibitions.
The path to the library begins from Baiterek monument, the Astana city main symbol, which personifies rebirth, light and aspiration for the future. The National Academic Library is not just a repository of books, but a unique center of culture, science and education. It hospitably opens its doors to all readers’ categories: scientists, researchers, students, schoolchildren and all who strive for knowledge. It contains rare manuscripts, valuable collections and an electronic library covering the richest literary heritage of the country and the world.
Nazarbayev University Library
The NU Library was established in September 2010. Since then, it has evolved into the center of intellectual life at the university, continually expanding its resources and services, including books, journals, digital databases, and other materials to support the academic and research needs of students, faculty, and staff.
Astana City Libraries: Specialized library for blind and visually impaired citizens of Astana
The library was opened in 1970 and underwent major renovation in 2023. Its area is 250 m2. The library’s book collection consists of printed, dotted, voiced and periodicals in flat font. Today, the library’s book collection consists of 210,000 copies, and the number of its users is 1,800 people, including 380 blind and visually impaired readers.
In 2024, 11,000 people visited the library, and 36,000 copies of printed publications were issued.
Maqsut Narikbayev University Library
Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU) Library is a modern information center that supports the university’s research and educational activities. It provides access to an extensive collection of legal, social sciences, and multidisciplinary resources, including books, journals, and electronic databases.
One of the library’s key features is its modern study spaces, designed to meet various academic needs. It offers cozy reading halls, collaborative work areas, and quiet zones for in-depth study. Among these spaces, the Public Library stands out. With its contemporary and inviting design, it houses a vast collection of books across multiple genres. Open to the public, this library promotes reading culture among students, faculty, and visitors, creating an environment conducive to learning and personal development.
Astana City Libraries: Central Children’s and Youth Library
The library was opened in 1987 and has a total area of 730 m2 with cozy reading rooms, coworking spaces and a book depository. The library has more than 160,000 copies of books and other printed publications, and it serves more than 7,000 readers. About 60,000 readers of different ages and categories visit it annually.
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University Library
The research library of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU) is an important educational and scientific center of the university.
The library has reading rooms and home loan deparments in two buildings, providing users with 830 seats, as well as two computer classes totally with 150 personal computers with Internet access, printers, scanners and other necessary equipment.
Astana City Libraries: Children’s Library in the Almaty district
The library was founded in 2012 and is located on the first floor of a multi-storey building. The area of the library is 1,250 m2. The library’s book collection contains 37,780 copies, the number of readers is 3,426, book issue in 2024 was 53,862 copies, more than 32,500 people visit the library annually.
Astana City Libraries: Children’s Library in the Yesil district
The library was opened in the Yesil district of Astana in 2024 as a result of the implementation of the order of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a meeting on the development of the city of Astana and in a short time it became a popular center for children’s reading and creativity, attracting more and more readers.
The area of the library is 340 m2, and its book collection is more than 3,500 copies, including colorful illustrated publications, fairy tales, educational and fiction literature for children of different ages. It is equipped with personal computers with Internet access, as well as Wi-Fi access points. There are comfortable areas for reading and cultural recreation.
The library of the Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Astana
The library has been operating since 2010 and is an important part of the educational environment, providing students and teachers with all the necessary resources for academic and research activities. It serves as a center for knowledge dissemination and intellectual communication, contributing to the development of critical thinking, research skills, reading and functional literacy.
The Library of the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics in the city of Astana
The library of Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics in Astana is an essential part of the educational infrastructure of the institution, playing a key role in the educational process and student development. It was opened in 2009 and has since actively supported the school’s educational and cultural initiatives.
The International School of Astana, a branch of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools
The International School of Astana, a branch of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, proudly opened its doors in 2013. It is a modern educational institution that integrates advanced teaching methodologies and innovative approaches to student development. The school is fully authorized to offer all three International Baccalaureate programmes — the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). It is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and recognized by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan as an institution with the official status of an “International School.”