Located on the first floor of the Library, the museum is dedicated to the Eastern philosopher Al-Farabi. To start a virtual tour, click here. For organizing museum tours, please contact the phone number listed below.
The museum is situated on the first floor of the Library, at the main entrance.
The Center for Farabi Studies focuses on publishing the works of Al-Farabi, textbooks and teaching aids,
and monographs on current issues in Farabi studies.
It also researches the spiritual culture of the Turkic people. To learn more, click here.
How to find us
Room 104. Located on the first floor of the Library, at the main entrance.
Dear guests of the Al-Farabi Library, in addition to enjoying your reading, you can also have a snack at our Café.
How to find us?
The Café is located on the first floor, to the right, across from the elevator area (main entrance).
How to find us?
Rooms 108 and 117. The circulation desk is located on the back side of the library.
How to find us?
Room 116. Entrance from the side of the Circulation Desk
This room houses the periodicals subscribed to for the current year.
You can view the list of newspapers and magazines available in our Library here, or search the complete archive using our electronic catalog here.
How to find us?
Room 113. Entrance from the side of the Circulation Desk.
This room has 800 seats and provides a service for readers that includes lending works and other documents for use within the library, which is specially equipped for reading and document work. New readers can register here.
Review the rules for using the reading room here. .
A virtual tour is also available here..
You can view the photo gallery here.
How to find us?
Room 217
This exhibition reflects seven symbols of the historical heritage of the Kazakhs, highlighted in the article by the Elbasy (Leader of the Nation). It features: an ancient map of the Silk Road, jewelry and artifacts designed in the "Animal Style," and other exhibits.
To arrange tours of the Library and its exhibitions, please contact the phone number listed below.
You can view the photo gallery here..
How to find us?
The exhibition hall is located across from the reading room on the elevator landing. Main entrance.
The institute was established as an international academic institution at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its creation builds on the long-standing traditions of KazNU in working towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within developing countries, uniting several of its leading long-term programs and projects.
The Center is responsible for organizing cultural and mass events, training seminars, exhibitions, excursions, and other activities related to the public engagement of the Library.
For inquiries about organizing exhibitions, seminars, excursions, and other cultural and mass events, please contact the number provided below.
How to find it?
Room 204
The Administration is responsible for the operational management of the Library. The Library’s management focuses on establishing partnerships, handling event booking requests for the Library premises, and other organizational matters.
Conference Room Booking Guidelines for Al-Farabi Library are available here. .
How to find it?
Room 206
Now you have the opportunity to take memorable photos against the backdrop of a magnificent book installation that inspires new literary discoveries. In addition, this area for students features BookCrossing shelves, as well as chess and togyzkumalak board games.
How to find?
2nd floor, foyer
A corner in the reading room from the personal library of S. A. Amanzholov. Here readers can get acquainted with the valuable books of S. Amanzholov, donated by him from his personal library.
How to find?
Located in the Classic Reading Room (room 217)
The Electronic Reading Room provides users with internet access via stationary computers. Additionally, it offers space for laptop use with facilities for charging and internet connection. We are also pleased to offer subscriptions to international databases such as Scopus, Springer, Oxford, IEEE Xplore, and more. You can view the full list of available databases here.
You can browse our photo gallery here.
Please review the rules for using the Electronic Reading Room here.
How to find it?
3rd Floor
The First President Hall provides access to materials on the history of Kazakhstan's development and consolidation of independence. It features books authored by the First President and those dedicated to his leadership, as well as materials related to the biography of Nursultan Abishеvich Nazarbayev.
You can view the photo gallery here.
Conference Room Booking Guidelines for Al-Farabi Library are available here.
How to find it?
Room 303
Abai Hall, located on the third floor of the Al-Farabi Library, is dedicated to the 175th anniversary of the great Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbayev. The hall is available for roundtables, seminars, training sessions, and other events upon request. It accommodates up to 80 people and is equipped with presentation facilities, including a projector, screen, interactive podium, and sound equipment.
You can view the photo gallery here.
Conference Room Booking Guidelines for Al-Farabi Library are available here.
How to find it?
Room 308
The purpose of the institute is to coordinate scientific and scientific-organizational work on the preservation, production and dissemination of knowledge through research, education, and propaganda.
How to find it?
Room 302
Fully responsible for and connecting technical equipment on the fourth floor of the library, as well as installing and repairing the university's office telephones. In addition, the department is responsible for issuing ID cards to students and university staff.
How to find it?
Room № 320.
Located on the 3rd floor of the Al-Farabi Library, the Dissertation Hall is available for use by the faculty, doctoral students, and master's students of KazNU. You can find the rules for using the Dissertation Hall and its working hours on the library’s web portal (view here).
You can view the photo gallery here.
How to find it
№ 307.
This collection features over 13,000 items of rare books, manuscripts, and other documents from the 12th to the early 21st centuries across various fields of science. Access to the collection requires a permission letter. For more information on access, please contact us by phone.
You can view the photo gallery here.
To explore the Rare and Valuable Editions Collection and download the list of available materials, please follow this link.
Alternatively, you can use the electronic catalog here.
How to find it
Room 305
Conference hall No. 409 with modern technical equipment for holding high-level events and a capacity of up to 80 people.
You can see the photo gallery of conference hall №409 here.
Applications for organizing events are submitted through the Salem system.
Guide to Booking Conference Rooms at Al-Farabi Library here
Conference hall No. 416 is equipped with modern audio and video equipment, a podium, sound and visual accompaniment.
The largest conference hall of the Library, which can accommodate more than 320 participants, is equipped with the latest technology. Here we hold openings of major international conferences and receive political and public figures.
You can see the photo gallery of conference hall №416 here.
Applications for organizing events are submitted through the Salem system.
Guide to Booking Conference Rooms at Al-Farabi Library here
The Exhibition Hall, covering 1800 m², is ideal for hosting exhibitions, scientific and technical fairs, and other large-scale events. This hall is used for both international and national-level events and is sure to impress attendees
You can view the photo gallery here.
Event booking requests should be submitted through the "Sälem" system.
Conference Room Booking Guidelines for Al-Farabi Library are available here
How to find it?
Located on the 4th floor.
The exhibition is a historical picture united into a single triptych, each part of which introduces us to historical figures who contributed to the formation of Kazakhstan. Learn more about the idea of "Mangilik El" and its role in the spiritual revival of the people of Kazakhstan here.
To arrange a tour of the Library and exhibitions, please call the number below.
How to find it?
Located in the elevator area, 4 floors.
The campus model provides an overview of the university campus, showcasing not only its current state but also future projects of our university. You can learn more about the infrastructure of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University here.
Additionally, anyone interested can sign up for a tour of the Al-Farabi Library to learn about future projects of KazNU as depicted in the campus model
How to find it?
Located in the lobby, 4th floor.
The institute will conduct extensive research on rare manuscripts and ancient books. Currently, the institute's specialists are conducting research, analyzing these manuscripts, valuable information and materials.
How to find it?
Room №411
The literary and educational club "FARAB" is a public association of readers who have common or similar educational and aesthetic interests, the main means of satisfying which are books, reading, and holding literary and educational events.
How to find it?
Room №404
The Digitalization Center is responsible for converting traditional print materials into digital format. To request the digital conversion of items from the Library’s collection online, click here..
You can read books translated into digital format without leaving your home here.
How to find it?
Room 304. Main entrance.
The Reference and Bibliographic Service provides reference, bibliographic, informational, and consulting support to users using both traditional and modern information technologies. To receive a bibliographic reference online, click here.
To request the creation of bibliographic guides, please follow this .
How to find it?
Room 306. Main entrance.
The library features a cloakroom where you can leave your outerwear, as well as storage lockers for securely storing any additional items.
How to find it?
On the first floor, to the left of the Al-Farabi Museum. Main entrance.
The Electronic Bookshelf provides access to textbooks by scanning a QR code with your phone. The textbooks and books are organized into thematic sections and subject areas.
Click here to read the instructions on how to use the Electronic Bookshelf
How to find it?
Located in the Classical Reading Room (Room 217)
МThis shelf features motivational books for self-development by popular contemporary authors such as Robert Kiyosaki, Yuval Noah Harari, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and others. The collection is regularly updated based on user requests. To download the complete list of available books, click here.
You can also search for self-development books in our electronic catalog here.
If you wish to read books in electronic format from home, click here. If the book you're interested in is not available in electronic format, you can place an online order here (Please ensure the book is listed in the electronic catalog).
How to find it?
Located in the Classical Reading Room (Room 217).
One way the Al-Farabi Library's collection is expanded is through donated books from faculty members of the university, book authors, private individuals, charitable organizations, and various publishers.
How to find it?
Located in the Classical Reading Room (Room 217).
The ElAR Scanner is a device for converting paper materials into digital format, with the capability to send files via email or save them to a flash drive. Read the user instructions here.
The Self-Service Terminal allows users to check out and return books independently in the reading room. To learn more, click here.
The collection includes both Kazakhstani and international literature on natural and exact sciences, as well as theoretical issues in technical, medical, and agricultural sciences from the 20th century onward.
To search the electronic catalog, click here.
How to Access Literature?
Contact the managers of the reading room, circulation desk, or periodicals.
How to find it?
Room 10. Please consult the librarian-manager in the Classical Reading Room (Room 217).
The collection includes both Kazakhstani and international literature on humanities and social sciences, including philosophical, sociological, psychological, and other related publications from the 20th century onward.
The collection includes both Kazakhstani and international fiction literature, ranging from classic world literature to contemporary works from the 20th century onward
The Periodicals Collection includes not only archived subscriptions to newspapers and journals but also earlier issues that are historical treasures of Kazakhstan. Dating from the early 20th century, these represent some of the first written news chronicles in the region.