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13.4.2018
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Opening hours for the summer 2018

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12.1.2018
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Exhibitions now

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29.3.2018
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On trial: Ogonek Digital Archive from 1 to 30 April

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8.5.2018
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Concert: The sounds from the books VI

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28.3.2018
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Opening hours during Easter

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17.3.2018
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On free trial Until the end of March 2018: MGG Online

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26.2.2018
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National Library closed on Wednesday, 28 February

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