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National library located in Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine
Palestinian National Library
المكتبة الوطنية الفلسطينية
The Palestinian National Library in Ramallah
31°56′02″N 35°11′40″E / 31.933906°N 35.194363°E / 31.933906; 35.194363
LocationSurda, Ramallah, Palestine
TypeNational library
Established2019
Collection
Items collectedBooks, journals, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and other materials related to Palestinian history, culture, and society
Size200,000+
Other information
DirectorIssa Qaraqe

The Palestinian National Library (Arabic: المكتبة الوطنية الفلسطينية) is a national library located in Ramallah, in the West Bank, Palestine. It was also known as the National Library of Palestine. It was established in 2019 and located in Surda, a village near Ramallah. The library covers an area of 4,700 square meters and served as a repository of Palestinian cultural heritage and knowledge.

Ehab Bessaiso was appointed as the first chairperson of the library in 2019. He was later replaced by Issa Qaraqe.

The library's collection includes books, journals, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and other materials related to Palestinian history, culture, and society. The library also collects materials related to the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Palestinian diaspora. It is the largest library in Palestine and at its founding held more than 200,000 books and other items. The library joined the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions in January 2023.

Since its foundation, the library has struggled to obtain sufficient funding to cover operating costs and staff salaries.

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