2025The National Library of Israel - Reading Halls - Block of 4

Founded in 1892, the National Library of Israel (NLI) is the vibrant institution of collective memory and heritage for Israelis of all backgrounds and faiths and the Jewish people worldwide, a leading global center promoting creativity, research and scholarship, and the democratization of know- ledge. In an era of declining interpersonal and communal connections, the National Library of Israel brings people together in a shared space open to all. Moreover, NLI’s far-reaching digitization initiatives enable ever-growing access to the Library’s collections to people throughout the world.