Pärnu Central Library

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

  1. "Pärnu Keskraamatukogu: About Library". www.pkr.ee. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  2. "Pärnu Keskraamatukogu: Ajalugu". www.pkr.ee. Retrieved 22 December 2020.

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