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=== Libraries ===
[[State Library of Turkmenistan|The State Library of Turkmenistan]] was founded in 1892 and has undergone several name changes since then. In 1976, a new building was constructed for the library, and in 1992, it was granted national status. Since 2007, it has been part of the [[Turkmenistan Cultural Centre|State Culture Center of Turkmenistan]]. The library houses over 6 million items and actively develops electronic resources.<ref>[https://www.medeniyet.gov.tm/tk/organization/10 Türkmenistanyň Döwlet medeniýet merkeziniň Döwlet kitaphanasy ]</ref><ref>[https://dovletkitaphana.gov.tm/about-us]</ref>

The State Children's Library of Turkmenistan named after Bazar Amanov was established in 1935. It serves as the national repository of children's literature and a methodological center for children's and school libraries. The library includes specialized sections for book storage, cataloging, and services for different age groups, from preschool children to high school students, as well as an arts department. Since 2016, the library has been operating an integrated electronic library system.<ref>[https://www.medeniyet.gov.tm/tk/organization/7 Türkmenistanyň B.Amanow adyndaky Döwlet çagalar kitaphanasy]</ref> The library's collection consists of over 250,000 items.<ref>[https://chagalar-kitaphana.gov.tm/about.html Biz barada]</ref>