The Open Area

The Open Area in the main lobby of the Silesian Library is a place of rest and relaxation. You do not need a library card to read the books and journals on display on the shelves or to listen to audio books. Readers who are registered at the Library can also borrow books.

The Open Area offers free access to new releases (fiction, self-help books, comics, non-fiction, regional and historical literature, film and music, children’s books, audio books).

Location symbol in the Integro electronic catalogue: HOL

The Open Area of the Silesian Library
plac Rady Europy 1, 40-021 Katowice
tel.: +48 32 208 37 40, +48 32 208 38 63

 The Open Area of the Silesian Library - main hall. In the photo there is a large bookshelf with books and a sofa in front of it.
The Open Area of the Silesian Library - main hall. In the photo there are large book shelves with books and a sofa between them.
The Open Area of the Silesian Library - main hall. In the photo there is a children's corner - Greenhouse, with colorful equipment.

  • Online Exhibitions

    These are virtual thematic collections presenting selected stationary exhibitions or presenting library collections, including documents and objects. The collections are constantly supplemented with presentations, multimedia shows and photocasts.

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