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A Chinese Professional Delegation Visits the National Széchényi Library
2026/09/23
On 22 September, the National Széchényi Library welcomed a five-member professional delegation from the China Academy of Press and Publication (CAPP).
The National Széchényi Library Hosts a Professional Delegation from Slovakia
2026/10/26
On 15 October 2026, colleagues from the State Scientific Library in Banská Bystrica visited the National Széchényi Library.
The National Széchényi Library and the National Library of Kosovo Sign a Cooperation Agreement
2026/10/27
At the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Budapest, the National Széchényi Library and the National Library of Kosovo signed a new cooperation agreement on 20 October 2026, reaffirming the professional ties established between the two institutions in 2011.
Chinese Book Donation to the National Library Marks the 77th Anniversary of the Establishment of Hungarian–Chinese Diplomatic Relations
2026/10/12
The Hungarian–Chinese Youth Friendship Association has donated a collection of Chinese-language books to our library to mark the 77th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hungary and China.
New Temporary Exhibition of the Library – The Meanings of ’56: Amateur Photographs and Recollections
The NSZL commemorates the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence with an exhibition organised by its Research Room of the Historical Photography and Interview Collection. 
Holiday Opening Hours
2026/10/09
Please note that the library will be closed from 23 to 26 October. We will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 27 October, and welcome visitors during our usual opening hours.
Changed opening hours October 1st
2026/09/30
Due to an event, our library will be open from 11.00 to 18.00 on Thursday October 1st. Thank you for your understanding!
The Grand Commander of the Sovereign Order of Malta at the National Széchényi Library
2026/09/10
His Excellency Fra’ Emmanuel Rousseau, Grand Commander of the Sovereign Order of Malta, visited the National Széchényi Library on 9 September.
The National Széchényi Library Opens Its Doors for the Days of Cultural Heritage
2026/09/07
On Saturday, 19 September, from 10:00, we welcome visitors with special programmes, while library services will be available to our readers during extended opening hours between 9:00 and 17:00.
The National Library Welcomes Its Readers During the 35th Budapest Wine Festival
2026/09/02
The Budapest Wine Festival will once again take place in Buda Castle from 9 to 12 September 2026. During the event, the National Széchényi Library will operate according to its usual opening hours, and all library services will remain available as normal.


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