Premises

Baakleen National Library occupies a historic building that goes back to 1897,known then as "Baakleen Saray", comprising a court, a prison, and a post of the gendarmerie.

Foundation

Upon the initiative of MP Walid Jumblatt in 1987, the building was restored and furnished to assume the role of a public library,which was equipped with various volumes, reference books, periodicals, and necessary equipment and run by a well trained and experienced staff. Upon his request, the library was annexed to the Ministry of Culture under the Council of Ministers Resolution No. 44, dated 9/10/1996, and thus became a public establishment.

Purposes:
  • To meet the needs of scholars
  • To stimulate and develop the cultural movement
  • To contribute to social awareness
Baakleen National Library Friends Association

Authorized by Resolution Number 363, and includes elites concerned with public affairs, supporting the library financially and morally.



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No PictureUpon the initiative of MP Walid Jumblatt in 1987, the building was restored and furnished to assume the role of a public library,which was equipped with various volumes, reference books, periodicals, and necessary equipment and run by a well trained and experienced staff. Upon his request, the library was annexed to the Ministry of Culture under the Council of Ministers Resolution No. 44, dated 9/10/1996, and thus became a public establishment.
No PictureFor consecutive periods, Baakleen was an Eminent religious center, several religious manuscripts , monotheist Islamic literature and Jurisprudence attest to this fact .
No PictureThe National Library occupies this Antique Building since the year 1987. It is a public library open to researches and knowledge and information seekers of all ages and an important center for cultural and social activities.
No PictureMany historical sources and old manuscripts have mentioned Baakleen . One of them attests that king Al A del Brother of Saladeen Al Ayyubi, died in it on the year 616 ( Hegira ) (1219 A.D. )
No PictureUpon the initiative of MP Walid Jumblatt in 1987, the building was restored and furnished to assume the role of a public library,which was equipped with various volumes, reference books, periodicals, and necessary equipment and run by a well trained and experienced staff. Upon his request, the library was annexed to the Ministry of Culture under the Council of Ministers Resolution No. 44, dated 9/10/1996, and thus became a public establishment.
No PictureFor consecutive periods, Baakleen was an Eminent religious center, several religious manuscripts , monotheist Islamic literature and Jurisprudence attest to this fact .
No PictureThe National Library occupies this Antique Building since the year 1987. It is a public library open to researches and knowledge and information seekers of all ages and an important center for cultural and social activities.
No PictureMany historical sources and old manuscripts have mentioned Baakleen . One of them attests that king Al A del Brother of Saladeen Al Ayyubi, died in it on the year 616 ( Hegira ) (1219 A.D. )