The library is an institution that plays a huge role in the cultural life of citizens and their intellectual development. Today, almost any kind of literature can be downloaded for free on the Internet. However, libraries remain important organizations and are visited by many. One of these institutions is described in the article.
Historical information about the institution
Griboedov Library is a municipal institution of culture and education, created by decree of the Moscow City Duma in 1910. At the beginning of its existence, the institution located between Samarsky and Oryol lanes included two rooms - a reading room and an office for season ticket holders.
A year later, the library was moved to another building, the seventh house of the Charity. Here, the institution functioned almost until the end of the sixties of the last century. However, already in 1911, a department was created in the library, which offered literature for children. In the sixties of the last century, this part of the institution became independent. The fund of library No. 1 named after A.S. Griboedov by that time included literature for independent study, manuals on accounting, mechanics, production technology, humanitarian scientific disciplines, as well as children's books.
Visitors to the institution were people of various age categories and professions. Already in the first year of its operation, the library had two thousand copies of books. Her foundation also included about forty newspapers and magazines. The amount of literature in the institution was replenished by residents of the city.
Library today
From the very beginning of its existence, the institution played an important role in the life of citizens. It was of great importance for the education of citizens, including minors. During the war years, the institution was engaged in helping people injured in battles. His workers spoke to the wounded, sent transfers to soldiers at the front. From the sixties of the twentieth century to this day library number 1 named. Griboedova is located at the address: Moscow city, Bolshaya Pereyaslavskaya street, 15. Her fund includes one hundred and thirty thousand copies of various literature.
Nine years ago, the so-called circle of storytellers began operating in the library. In addition, the institution is publishing a magazine for people who, due to their health conditions, cannot leave their homes.
Seven years ago, the library celebrated its centenary. By order of the Moscow City Duma, the institution was awarded an award for its achievements.
Units included in the library
The institution consists of several departments. It consists of the following premises:
- Reading room.
- Subscription Services Division
- Methodical office.
- Information Processing Division.
Griboedov’s library also has a room containing materials on the biography and creative activities of the writer, in whose honor the institution was named.
Visitors are invited to use the Internet and PC.
Various organizations work in the library, events are held dedicated to various cultural or historical events.
Activities
The library named after A. Griboedov invites adults and children to classes in various sections. These include a library club, a circle of authors, a course on the history of the native land. Also, various events, competitions among schoolchildren, and performances are organized on the territory of the institution.
A center for psychological support for minors and their families works here. Throughout their history, library workers have never been excluded from the problems of society. And now employees of the institution are actively involved in helping people with disabilities, senior citizens. They are engaged in the production of a periodical for people with health and mobility problems. On the territory of the library, PC user courses for senior citizens work.
Additional customer options
The following services are offered to visitors in the Griboedov library:
- Photocopying.
- Scanning.
- Printout of documents.
- Placement of advertising.
- Provision of premises and equipment for events.
- Advice on the work of computers.
- Organization and holding special events for children.
The cost of the above services varies from three hundred to two and a half thousand rubles.
Department for children
This part of the institution was created in 1911. In the sixties of the last century, the Griboedov Children's Library became a separate part of the entire organization.
Today it is an institution of leisure, education and enlightenment for minor residents of the capital. The library includes children's literature, as well as tutorials on discs and cassettes. It includes a department for those who have a subscription, a reading room, an office with computers, a room for theatrical productions, a room for games and classes. In this part of the Griboedov library there is a center for psychological assistance for young visitors. A variety of classes are also held here: computer literacy courses, preparatory groups for preschoolers, a circle on literature, theater, linguistics and cinema.
conclusions
Griboedov Library is an institution with a long history and excellent traditions. This institution is one of the most prominent organizations that work to enhance the intellectual, moral and cultural development of the capital's inhabitants. Over the years, the library has undergone significant changes. Despite the fact that today computer technology and the Internet play an important role in the life of the population, this organization remains one of the important cultural institutions.
It adapts to the requirements of modern society. Classrooms equipped with PCs appeared here, classes are held to increase the level of computer literacy. The library plays an important role in the cultural life of not only adults, but also children. For them, the institution offers various interest groups. Many visitors are satisfied with the work of the library, the variety of literature. Previously, customers noted such a minus of the organization as the lack of a page on the Internet. But the employees of the institution corrected this shortcoming. The library has its own website.