LIBRARY

Strovolos Municipal Library
80 Archiepiskopou Kiprianou str.
2059 Strovolos
Tel: 22 311534
Fax: 22 318916

General Information

Foundation History

In 1993 the Municipal Library first opened as a study room for our residents and in 1994 it became a loaning library.

The first books, which later became the first book collection, were given to the library through donations from the Ministry of Education and Culture, the church of Panagia Chriseleousa , as well as from private donors, friends of the library.

The enrichment of the library continues with the Strovolos Municipality 's purchase of new editions representing the broad range of human knowledge.

The library, when founded, was temporarily lodged in private buildings of the Strovolos CO-OP. The design of a new building for the municipal library has already started, and will become a model for the whole area.

During the 12 years of its operation, the library has offered many services to readers and has contributed to cultural activities through book presentations, book fairs, speeches, educational programs and publications.

The library numbers 17, 000 books and a small number of multimedia materials.

Anyone can apply for membership, regardless age, sex, economic or social status.

The cataloguing of the library material by computer has already begun with the use of the library software ABEKT S. S., generously provided by the National Centre of Corroboration. The classification follows the decimal classification system M Dewey (DDC) and the listing follows the national system AACR2.
The library is connected to the internet and has its own e-mail address.

The information is retrieved from the database through the internet with access to databases of the library of the University of Cyprus .

http://library.ucy.ac.cy

Library activities

Literature mornings

The Strovolos Municipal Library, targeting an approach to elementary school students of the Municipality and an improved relationship between children and books, established “Literature Mornings” in November 1993.

Elementary school students, escorted by their teachers, visit the library every Wednesday for two one-hour sessions, aiming to familiarise themselves with the writers of children's literature in Greek.

This innovative program successfully continues today, as thousands of Strovolos Elementary school children have participated.

These children have personally encountered the work of over 60 writers of children's literature.

Events

At the end of each school year the library organises an event with the children who attended “Literature Mornings” as well as all the writers who have visited the library and talked with the children.

Lectures and speeches are also organised, addressing contemporary cultural subjects, opening the door to numerous scholars and residents. The library also hosts contests and annual events in collaboration with the Friends of the Municipal Library Club (international book day, international music day, Christmas, Easter) as well as all-day events.

International Book Day Event

The Strovolos Municipal Library in collaboration with the publishing house and “PARGA” bookstores, on the occasion of the International Book Day, organised an event at the Atrium of the City Hall (Municipal Hall) on Monday, April 2 nd , 2007.

At the event Mrs. Kika Olimpiou, writer and philologist, presented the book by Yiola Papadopoulou entitled «Πού πας ξυπόλυτη στ'αγκάθια». Mr. Costas Catsonis, writer and philologist, presented the book by Maria Pattichi entitled «Σενάρια ζωής».

On behalf of the organisers, the librarian of the Municipality, Mrs. Despo Masourekkou welcomed the attendees. The actor Thanasis Drakopoulos read excerpts from the books.

Presentation of new editions

A presentation of new editions has been established, with the care of the Friends of the Strovolos Municipal Library Club.

Many presentations have been organised in which new editions of Cypriot and Greek writers have been presented by different scholars.

Readers' award

The Library has established an award for readers who have read the most books. Every year numerous members of the library receive awards.

Publications

In 1996 the scrapbook/album “Strovolos Municipal Library and Children's Literature” was published.

This album is dedicated to the 390 writers who visited the library during the first year of the “Literature Mornings”.

A complementary edition is being prepared for each writer.

In addition, an informational leaflet concerning the operation of the Municipal Library is also available.

Event for τ he Orthodox holiday honouring the Three Holy Hierarchs

On February 1 st , 2008 an event was organised in collaboration with the Strovolos Municipal Library and the Parents' Association of Ayia Marina Elementary School, on the occasion of the holiday of the Three Hierarchs. The event included welcoming speeches by the Mayor of Strovolos, Mr. Savvas Iliofotou, the Headmaster of the Ayia Marina elementary school, Mr. Savvas Christodoulides and a member of the Ayia Marina Elementary School Parents' Association, Mrs. Stiliana Payiasi.

Mr. Andreas Sofokleous, teacher and scholar, gave a speech on the subject: “The Three Hierarchs' Day during the old times”.

Students of the Ayia Marina Elementary School presented a show with songs, poems and skits.

At the end of the event, the Mayor honoured regular readers of the Municipal Library. Mr. Nicos Christodoulides on behalf of all the honourees thanked and congratulated the Strovolos Municipality for the work being done at the Strovolos Municipal Library.

After the event, an exhibition of the children's books was inaugurated by the Mayor. The exhibition was organised by the Parents' Association of Ayia Marina Elementary School in collaboration with “Public” bookstore.

Below are the names of the readers honoured at the event:

Book Presentation event

On February 15, 2008 at 7:00 pm the Strovolos Municipal Library organised a book presentation in the Municipal Hall atrium.

The event programme included:

•  Greetings from the Mayor of Strovolos, Mr. Savvas Iliofotou

•  Presentation of the following books:

•  «Η Ιστορία του Στροβόλου» by Andros Pavlides and «Οι Εκκλησίες και τα Παρεκκλήσια του Στροβόλου» by Costas Papayeorgiou, presented by Mr. Costis Kokkinoftas, writer and researcher at the Research Centre of the Kykkos Monastery

•  «Κυπριακά Μοναστήρια τ' αγκωνάρια της πίστης μας» by Costas Papayeorgiou, presented by the Bishop of Neapolis, Porfirios

•  Addresses from the writers regarding their work

At the end of the event the Mayor of Strovolos presented gifts to the writers and the book presenters as mementos of the event and gave a reception to all the guests.

Library Operation

The Library had 17, 000 books on 31/12/2005, including some periodical titles.

There are 2,845 registered members of the library. All members have their own loan card and can borrow up to three (3) books.

The loan period is fifteen (15) days with the possibility of renewal.

All members have access to the whole collection of the library. A small part is not available for loan (encyclopedias, dictionaries, rare books, periodicals, CD-ROMs and valuable works).

The library lends books free of charge.

Borrowers are required to return their books on time and in good condition.

Borrowing and renewal of books is controlled by an electronic system.

Each year more than 12, 500 books are lent to the public.

Children's library

At the Municipal Library there is a specially designed area for children. It offers a sufficient number of children's books, where children of school or pre-school age can search and borrow books on topics that interest them.

Services

Photocopies: The Municipal Library will photocopy material that cannot be lent, as well as any other material.

News of the Strovolos Municipal Library

•  The public is informed that the Municipal Library has been given access to databases of the University of Cyprus . For more information: http://library.ucy.ac.cy

•  A book drop for returning books is conveniently located at the entrance to the library

•  The collection of the library is continuously enriched with new editions.

•  There is an ongoing collaboration with the libraries of the University of Cyprus , the libraries of other Municipalities in Nicosia and the rest of the island, as well as libraries in Greece .

Municipal Library Opening Hours

The year-round opening hours of the Strovolos Municipal Library are:

Monday-Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Contact:

To contact the Municipal Library:
E-mail: library@strovolos.org.cy
Telephone: 22311534
Fax: 22318916

Address:
Strovolos Municipal Library
Archiepiskopou Kiprianou 80
2059 Strovolos

News update

Regular updates on the operations and events of the Municipal Library are provided by the local press and the newspaper of the Municipality of Strovolos , as well as trough television and radio.

Friends of the Strovolos Municipal Library Club

The Friends of the Strovolos Municipal Library Club was founded in 1998 with the initiative of the Municipal Library, scholars and friends of the library.

The Board of the club consists of scholars and friends of the library.

The club aims to organise events which will support the library's work.

The club organises events to educate, amuse and inform.

Through a large number of events and activities, including book exhibitions, lectures, meetings with writers, and other annual events, the club works to enhance the library's general operations.

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