Volunteer movements of Kazakhstan will have a new start of development. 2020 is declared as the Volunteer Year in Kazakhstan.

President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his state-of-the-nation address highlighted the role of volunteers in the process of strengthening civil society.

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Dear friends, we present to your attention a video review about the writer Oscar Wilde and his novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray”. Enjoy watching the presentation and stay tuned for another news from our library!

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, our library wants to introduce you to this famous person and listen together to his famous inspirational speech "I have a dream". Follow our news and be interested in the presented books!

Think globally, act locally.

On February 29, 2020, the first environmental seminar «Let's save the world» was held at the library on the basis of the American Corner. The participants of the seminar were 28 people: tutors and teachers of specialized subjects (biology, geography, chemistry, ecology) of secondary schools, as well as students of colleges and universities of the city.

The purpose of the seminar is to improve the skills in environmental protection, as well as to improve practical skills and use the knowledge gained in the course of the further professional activities.

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Our library was visited by guests from the US Embassy in Kazakhstan: cultural specialist Sarah Smith and coordinator of educational programs Aidana Kenesbayeva. A tour of the library was held for the guests, as well as together with the staff of the International Book Department and the Head of the Department discussed the further development and joint work of the American Corner of Karaganda. Also, Ms. Smith held a meeting with the participants of the Discussion Club, which lasted more than 1.5 hours.

The participants of the meeting discussed cultural stereotypes, mentality and traditions of friendly countries. Sarah Smith especially emphasized the beauty of the city of Karaganda, and thanked everyone for the warm welcome.