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“Family Visit” Program during the Summer Vacation at the BA

The BA Visits Department is pleased to announce the launching of its “Family Visit” Program, which enables all family members to tour the entire Library during the summer vacation. The Program runs from Sunday, 29 January 2023 to Thursday, 9 February 2023, Sunday through Thursday, at ...

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Mid-Year Activities at the Manuscripts Museum

The BA Manuscripts Museum is organizing a series of free lectures and workshops for schoolchildren aged 10 – 14, during the mid-year vacation, under the title “Arabs and Medicine”, from 1 – 7 February 2023. The events aim at introducing the Arab heritage of manuscripts, as well as the ...

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BA Open on 26 January 2023

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina will open its doors to the public on Thursday, 26 January 2023, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Regular opening hours will resume starting Saturday, 28 January 2023, as follows: Main Reading Area: Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Visits, ...

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Children’s Library Mid-Year Program

The BA Children’s Library is organizing its 2023 mid-year program, which includes several activities delivered by specialists in different fields. The program runs from Sunday, 29 January 2023, to Thursday, 9 February 2023. Reservations are made online for holders of valid annual memberships ...

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The BA Establishes a New Embassy of Knowledge at Alamein International University

Prof. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Prof. Essam Al-Kurdi, President of Alamein International University, signed a cooperation agreement to establish a BA Embassy of Knowledge at the University. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Ashraf Farrag, Supervisor of the BA ...

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