The National Library
The Welcome Reception takes place in the Exhibition Hall of The National Library, a short 11 min walk from the conference venue.
Please note that attendance at the welcome reception is included in the delegate registration fee, however you must indicate at the time of registration if you wish to attend.


The history of the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia dates back to 1846 when Tbilisi Public Library was founded by the Office of Governor General.
By 1859 the collections housed 13.260 volumes and contained materials in 19 different languages.
At the beginning of the 20th century Tbilisi Public Library was named the Scientific Library of the Caucasus Museum and contained two copies of all publications printed in Caucasus.
After construction of a new building was completed, the Library was renamed the State Public Library of Georgia in 1923.
In 1937 the Library obtained the collections of the library of the Society for Dissemination of Literacy among Georgians, and became the main national bibliography of the Library.
After various changes over the years the Library received its present name in 1996, the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia (NPLG). Since 2006 the NPLG is a member of International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA).
The entire library is located within five buildings, three of which are recognised as prominent architectural monuments.