YEREVAN, October 21. /ARKA/. VTB (Armenia) continues to support the socially significant “BOOK DONATION” project by the Newmag publishing house, which aims to replenish library collections in Armenia’s regions with contemporary literature. As part of this initiative, the public library in the city of Hrazdan has received new publications, expanding readers’ access to modern literature, the bank’s press service reports.
Through the BOOK DONATION project, the library received 500 new books in Armenian from Newmag. The collection spans a wide range of genres and subjects from fiction and classic literature to children’s books, educational materials, and professional texts catering to readers of all ages and interests.
“We are convinced that access to high-quality literature plays a vital role in the development of society, the broadening of horizons, and the shaping of future generations. By supporting such initiatives, we aim to contribute to fostering a culture of reading and creating new educational opportunities for residents in Armenia’s regions,” said Ara Avagyan, General Director – Chairman of the Management Board of VTB (Armenia).
“The BOOK DONATION initiative is aimed at promoting reading, supporting educational efforts, and facilitating access to knowledge for residents of Armenia’s remote communities. We are grateful to VTB (Armenia) for their support, which allows us to replenish library collections with new titles, make contemporary literature more accessible, and foster the cultural and educational development of local communities,” noted Artak Aleksanyan, Director of the Newmag publishing house.
The Hrazdan Public Library system comprises 9 branches located across six districts of the municipality and three separate settlements. Today, the library serves approximately 10,000 readers, and its collection comprises around 150,000 items. New acquisitions will help expand the range of available literature, making the library’s collection even more diverse and in-demand.
