Pärnu Central Library
Library in Pärnu, Estonia
Pärnu Central Library (Estonian: Pärnu keskraamatukogu) is a library in Pärnu, Estonia.[1]
The building was designed by the architectural bureau 3+1 Arhitektid. In 2008, the 3+1 Arhitektid was awarded by annual architectural prize of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia for designing the building.[1]
The library was opened in 1909 as a library room. In 1920, the library got its own building.[2]
Directors
- 1920-1923 Mart Lekstein (Mart Lepaste)
- 1923-1945 Johannes Saar
- 1945-1954 Dagmar Bell
- 1954-1986 Ilme Kallasmaa
- 1986-2012 Saima-Õie Andla
- since 2012 Heinike Sinijärv.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Pärnu Keskraamatukogu: About Library". www.pkr.ee. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Pärnu Keskraamatukogu: Ajalugu". www.pkr.ee. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
External links
- Official website
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Pärnu landmarks
- Town Hall
- Red Tower
- Pärnu Moat
- St. Elizabeth's Church
- St. Catherine's Church
- The Lord's Transfiguration Orthodox Church
- Tallinn Gate
- Ammende Villa
- Pärnu Breakwaters
- City Centre
- Pärnu River
- Beach Park
- Endla Theatre
- Pärnu Central Library
- Pärnu Concert Hall
58°23′09″N 24°29′41″E / 58.3858°N 24.4946°E / 58.3858; 24.4946