News, events

Women cannot be Argued – book presentation

2017/06/01

A book containing works by major Hungarian novelist Zsigmond Móricz, so far unpublished in a book, will be presented in National Széchényi Library at 5 p.m. on June 15, 2017. We are looking forward to seeing you at the event!

The Bibliography of Hungary 1712–1860 IX. Supplements

Géza Petrik’s momentous The Bibliography of Hungary 1712-1860 (Budapest 1888-1892), originally of four volumes, now has a new supplement including prints published in Hungary and abroad in Hungarian or partly in Hungarian, between 1701 and 1800.

Géza Gárdonyi: The Eclipse of the Crescent Moon, volume I–II.

This is the facsimile of the first hard cover edition of the great historical novel by Géza Gárdonyi, The Eclipse of the Crescent Moon (known as Eclipse of the Crescent Moon since its second, 1905 edition). Our new publication is already available.

New Spaces of Reading – conference in Warsaw

2017/05/15

Dr. László Boka, Director of Research and Academic Affairs (NSZL) will deliver a lecture entitled Inspiring to read, teaching literature, making culture attractive. Among books in a digital era? at the “New Spaces of Reading – Visegrad Conference 2017”, to be held in Warsaw on May 16-17, 2017.

Me, the Snow Panther – book presentation

2017/05/15

Presentation of a book by Jidi Majia on May 22. Works of the contemporary poet, who has been awarded numerous Chinese and international prizes, have been translated into several languages, and they were published in nearly thirty countries. The collection of poems published recently by the Hungarian PEN Club is the first independent volume of the contemporary Chinese poet published in Hungarian.

Summering of Museums

2017/05/11

Just like last year, this May too, National Széchényi Library will participate in the so-called Summering of Museums, an event held in the garden of the Hungarian National Museum on May 20 and 21, 2017. During the Summering of Museums, we will present and sell our publications and souvenirs. We will also organize museum educational sessions for children.

Mihály Tompa exhibition – opening ceremony

2017/05/11

Our exhibition on the oeuvre of Mihály Tompa will be opened on May 23, 2017. The exhibition will be opened by literary historian Márton Szilágyi, professor and head of department, Doctor of Science (DSc) of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

Double recognition of our publication

2017/05/09

Our publication entitled Propaganda in World War I by Iván Bertényi Jr. and László Boka received a diploma at the Beautiful Hungarian Book 2016 competition, in the nonfiction category. At the same time, this volume was also granted the József Antall Memorial Award. Graphic design and layout were made by our colleague Judit Vincze.

“The song may not have been forgotten” – Exhibition on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Mihály Tompa's birth

“Some legends related to Tompa will be denied, and we hope to create new legends about him.”

Monguz will present its Qulto integrated library system

2015/10/21

In Autumn, we will continue our Integrated Library Systems presentation series started in June 2015. On October 21, 2015 Monguz will present its Qulto system in the Ceremonial Hall of NSZL.