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The exhibition "From a word to a picture" by the Finnish fashion photographer Elina Simonen is open in the second floor lobby of the library. The photos are supplemented by the poetry texts that were a source of inspiration for the pictures.

The exhibition „Juri Lotman – a professor of the University of Tartu“ was opened in the UT Library to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the well-known semiotician and cultural historian. In addition to the books and manuscripts several works of art are exhibited.

The exhibition by Frey features abstract oil paintings created in 2021, depicting untouched primeval forests and landscapes.

The exhibition „Education for all – the Legacy of Johannes Amos Comenius to the World“ is open on the second floor of the UT Library.

The UT Library compiled a list of news portals and social media pages that are reliable channels regarding the news of Ukraine.

The UT Library building, which was opened in 1982, celebrates its 40th birthday today. Designed by the architects Kalju Valdre and Mart Kalling in the neo-functionalist style, the building immediately became the students’ most favourite place to study.

Dear readers! Due to the anniversary of the Repubilc of Estonia, the library is closed on 24 and 25 February. On 23 February the library is open 9-12.

University of Tartu Library was founded 220 years ago, in 1802. The Library’s birthday will be celebrated with a number of events through the whole year of 2022. All through the year, people can also gift the library with books which the library needs but does not have.

On the second floor exhibition area, a photo gallery of Ningbo, the partner city of Tartu can be viewed. Tartu and Ningbo, the city with more than 4 million inhabitants in the eastern part of China, celebrated the 10th anniversary of partnership. The photo exhibition introduces us the city, its culture and people who live there.

Night Library which is open until late hours will start on the third day of January. „For years, the Night Library has been a convenient place to study," said the Head of the Service Department Olga Einasto. „The reading rooms, social area, private and group work rooms are ideal for concentrating on the studies. In addition, necessary literature is available on the shelves. And whenever you need make pauses, one can enjoy our exhibitions all over the library." Due to the COVID restrictions this time the Night Library is open only until 23.