City Central Library after Avetik Isahakyan, Yerevan

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Avetik Isahakyan Central Library, officially Yerevan Municipality “City Central Library after Avetik Isahakyan” communal non-commercial organization is a public library in Yerevan, Armenia. It was founded in 1935 at 26 Amiryan Street, with T. Barkhudaryan as its headmaster. In 1955, it was renamed after the famous poet Avetik Isahakyan on the 80th anniversary of the master. Today the library's main building is located at 4/1 Nalbandyan street, with 10 branches located on Baghramyan, Sayat-Nova avenue, Tigran Mets, Komitas and Kievyan avenues and Moskovyan, N. Zaryan, Atoyan, Rustaveli, Norq 5th and Mamikonyants streets. Readers can use free wi-fi service, online library, electronic book databases. Readers are able to purchase modern Kindle E-readers to read books in electronic format. Isahakyan library is also a place for meetings and a cultural corner for literary discussions and various cultural events focusing on the themes preservation of the nation and its traditions, the importance of the books and writing. The library serves up to 1500 visitors daily. ()

Coordinates: 40°10'41"N, 44°30'58"E

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Nalbandyan 4/1Yerevan Armenia

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City Central Library after Avetik Isahakyan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Armenia, Rossia Mall, Republic Square, History Museum of Armenia.

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~640 ftW
Prominent museum with ancient artifacts
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Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to City Central Library after Avetik Isahakyan?

Nearby attractions include Near East Art Museum, Yerevan (3 min walk), Charents Museum of Literature and Arts, Yerevan (3 min walk), Yerevan Vernissage, Yerevan (3 min walk), Yeghishe Charents House-Museum, Yerevan (3 min walk).

How to get to City Central Library after Avetik Isahakyan by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Central Library after Avetik Isahakyan:

Metro

Republic Square (1 min walk)
General Andranik (12 min walk)

Bus

Khanjyan street • Lines: 14, 41, 63 (8 min walk)
Pedagogical University aft. Kh. Abovyan • Lines: 14, 41, 63 (8 min walk)