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Arab Women Webinar at the BA

The Arab Network for Women in Science and Technology, hosted at the Library of Alexandria, in cooperation with the Women Studies and Social Transformation (WSST) Program, organized a webinar entitled “Arab Women in Science: Their Presence and Participation” on Tuesday, 27 October 2020. A host of ...

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Book Club at the BA

The Information Services Department, affiliated to the BA Library Sector, organizes a webinar entitled “Book Club at the BA,” to discuss the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. The event will take place on Monday, 2 November 2020, at 2:00 pm, through the following ...

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BA Closed on Prophet's Birthday

On the occasion of the Birth of the Prophet, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina announces that the Main Reading Area will be closed to the public on Thursday, 29 October 2020. Current opening hours will resume on Sunday, 1 November 2020. ...

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Reopening the BA Children and Young People’s Libraries

The Children and Young People’s Libraries, affiliated to the BA Library Sector, announce their reopening starting Sunday, 1 November 2020. The Libraries will open from Sunday to Thursday, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Considering the current exceptional circumstances, all precautionary measures will be ...

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The Director of Goethe-Institute in a Visit to the Library of Alexandria

Dr. Mostafa El-Feki, Director of the Library of Alexandria, received Mrs. Sabine Erlenwein, the new Director of the Goethe Institute in Alexandria. Dr. Mostafa El-Feki expressed his delight to meet Mrs. Erlenwein. The two directors spoke about the role of cultural institutions in strengthening ...

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