
Latvijas Bibliotekāru biedrība
Rīga, Latvia
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Founded in 1923, Latvijas Bibliotekāru biedrība is a non-profit association based in Rīga, Latvia working on arts & culture, education, heritage.
Latvijas Bibliotekāru biedrība (Library Association of Latvia) is an independent, voluntary professional association founded in 1923 that brings together library and information sector specialists, along with institutions and individuals working in adjacent and creative fields. It works to develop the library sector in Latvia, promote the library profession, take part in drafting library legislation, and organise professional events, awards and national library promotion such as Library Week. It operates nationally through five regional divisions (Vidzeme, Zemgale, Kurzeme, Sēlija and Latgale) and thematic sections, and represents Latvian libraries in IFLA and EBLIDA.
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Bibliotēku nedēļa (Library Week)
Arts & Culture
Annual nationwide library week in Latvia, initiated by LBB in 1997, with events promoting libraries and reading.
LBB Gada balva (LBB Annual Awards)
Arts & Culture
Annual awards recognising the Library of the Year, Librarian of the Year and other sector contributions.
LibdayLV
Arts & Culture
Summer campaign encouraging tourists and librarians to visit libraries, with a participant map.
Bibliodoma
Heritage
Project including a 2025 donation campaign that supported Ukrainian public libraries near the front line.
Latvija Vācija 2025-2028
Education
Latvia-Germany partnership initiative for 2025-2028 with webinars and professional exchange for library specialists.
Bibliotekārs var visu
Community development
Non-traditional sports games for librarians held in Kolka and Kurzeme.
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Other non-profits in Latvia
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Arts & Culture, Education
Latvijas Kinematogrāfistu savienība
Arts & Culture, Heritage
Skalbes Krīžu un konsultāciju centrs
Mental health, Justice & Legal aid +1 more
Dzīvnieku brīvība
Animal welfare, Environment & Climate
Eurofortis
Education, Employment & Skills
Svētā Jāņa Palīdzība
Disability, Elderly care +4 more