Mission
The Václav Havel Library works to preserve the legacy of Václav Havel, literary, theatrical and also political, in particular his struggle for freedom, democracy and the defence of human rights. It supports research and education on the life, values and times of Václav Havel as well as the enduring significance of his ideas for both the present and future.
The Václav Havel Library also strives to develop civil society and active civic life, serving as a platform for discussion on issues related to the support and defence of liberty and democracy, both in the Czech Republic and internationally.
The main aims of the Václav Havel Library include
- Organizing archival, archival-research, documentary, museum and library activities focused on the work of Vaclav Havel and documents or objects related to his activities, and carries out professional analysis of their influence on the life and self-reflection of society
- Serving, in a suitable manner, such as through exhibitions, the purpose of education and popularisation functions, thus presenting to the public the historical significance of the fight for human rights and freedoms in the totalitarian period and the formation of civil society during the establishment of democracy
- Organizing scientific research and publication activities in its areas of interest
Contacts
Library, documentation centre
Ostrovní 13, 110 00 Praha 1
Tel.: (+420) 222 220 112
info@vaclavhavel-library.org
Opening hours:
every Tuesday
from 9:00 till 17:00
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Invoicing address
Knihovna Václava Havla, Foundation Fund
Ostrovní 13, 110 00 Praha 1
IČO 27169413 / DIČ CZ 27169413
Mailing address
Knihovna Václava Havla, Foundation Fund
Ostrovní 13, 110 00 Praha 1
Bank account
| 7077 7077 / 0300 CZK | IBAN: CZ61 0300 0000 0000 7077 7077 |
| 7755 7755 / 0300 EUR | IBAN: CZ40 0300 0000 0000 7755 7755 |
| 7747 7747 / 0300 USD | IBAN: CZ66 0300 0000 0000 7747 7747 |
| SWIFT CODE: CEKO CZPP | |