Library Country Ukraine

Exhibition “Words in flame” documents the destruction of #Ukrainian libraries by Russia’s war. 83 powerful photos reveal the scale of cultural loss — and resilience. Available worldwide in print-ready format. 🔗 livelibrary.com.ua/en/news/exhibi…

Russia’s missile strike destroyed the children’s library in Novhorod-Siverskyi, Chernihiv region. The library was located in a 19th-century house—an architectural heritage site. #Ukraine

Lyusyena Shum, Head of the Library Country Foundation, told students at Komazawa Women’s University in Tokyo about the scale of Russia’s cultural genocide in Ukraine and the destruction of books and libraries. #UkraineWar #library #CulturalGenocide #SaveUkrainianCulture

During the Russian rocket attack this morning, a library in the city of Vyshhorod was damaged. #RussiaisaTerroistState #UkraineInvasion

World is not staying silent: people across the globe are taking to the streets! London, Ottawa, Stuttgart, lots of cities in USA – all are against "28 step capitulation plan'. We are not alone, and our friends and partners also have dignity! And this is only the beginning: in the coming days demos will take place in front of the US embassies in Belgium (Brussels), the Czech Republic (Praha, BRNO, JIČÍN, ČESKÁ LÍPA, OPAVA), Sweden (Stockholm), Norway (Oslo), and others Find a rally in your city or start one! Let's show we state united against tyranny and aggression! Ph and demos by supportukraine.uk and Russian Embassy Protesters - Canada Stands with Ukraine

Russia’s State Library has revived a Soviet-style “special archive” to store thousands of seized Ukrainian books from occupied territories — labeling them “Ukrainian Russophobic literature.” About 10–12K titles collected since 2024.

russia continues ideological processing of the population in the occupied territories under the guise of “cultural development.” It reported the creation of seven “new generation libraries” in the occupied territories and promised to open nine more by the end of the year.

Russian libraries are no longer members of @IFLA. Since 2022, the Ukrainian Library Association has worked systematically toward this outcome. Excluding Russian institutions helps protect democratic values and prevents legitimizing an aggressor state.

The good news: Russian libraries are no longer members of @IFLA. Since 2022, the Ukrainian Library Association has worked systematically toward this outcome. Excluding Russian institutions helps protect democratic values and prevents legitimizing an aggressor state.

📚 Discover Chapter Ukraine — a digital platform showcasing Ukrainian books translated into foreign languages. Find, filter & share curated selections for libraries and bookstores worldwide. 👉 chapterukraine.com #UkrainianBooks #Translation #ReadUkraine

During the war, libraries never closed. They became centers of support, learning, and faith in victory. Thank you to Ukraine’s librarians! #UkrainianLibrariesDay

How kids in Kyiv become little "eco-heroes"? Library at Priorka for Children has transformed into a unique center for eco-initiatives and won 2nd place in the IFLA Green Library Award 2024! youtu.be/4UA66w9BuWM?si… #greenlibrary

Russian drones hit the library in #Sumy State University on the night of August 18. In April 2025, russian fire destroyed 45,000 books — now another 15,000, the newest collections from the last 5–6 years, are lost. #RussiaIsATerroristState #CulturalGenocide

The library was damaged during a Russian missile attack on June 6, 2025. Today, the library team dreams of restoring the space with modern furniture, technology, inclusive solutions, new books, and the warmth that people need. youtu.be/Xi-nwItIRxo?si…

The Buksin bibliobus visited Hansen’s Town in #SofiivskaBorshchahivka! Its first trip in a brand-new design turned into a joyful day of shared reading and leisure for kids and adults alike 💚 #bibliobus #Buksin #healthylibraries

This is the story of one of Kyiv’s public libraries that was damaged in yet another rocket attack. Under the leadership of Ivanna Shcherbyna, the network of 17 libraries in the Solomianskyi district continues to operate and welcome readers. youtu.be/wWeu-u7Fzd0?si… #Kyiv #library

Russia struck Kyiv again. This time, the warehouse of Ukrainian book publisher and online store Nash Format was hit. This is what the “Russian world” leaves behind. Burned and damaged books. #RussianWarCrimes

Starting from the new academic year, Russia plans to #remove the #Ukrainian language from the curricula of primary, basic, and secondary general education in the occupied territories. #Cultural #genocide #RussianWarCrimes

#VeteranoTeka, the first public library for veterans, has opened in #Poltava 🇺🇦 The collection already includes 200+ books — from military and psychology literature to children's titles. #Veterans and their families can read on site or borrow books to take home 💛 #VeteranoTeka

In the video, a Doctor of Philosophy, historian, and one of the authors of the Ukrainian Constitution. Having lost his son in the war. Sitting on the ashes of his books.

Russian missile strike destroyed the Kyiv office & warehouse of family-run #publisher Ukrainian Priority. Tens of thousands of books burned. But memory, truth & the Ukrainian word will outlive fire. #RussiaIsATerroristState