Šiauliai County Povilas Višinskis Public Library (further SAVB), the largest public library in North of Lithuania, is equally accessible to all users. The Library’s mission is to meet information and cultural needs of the population in the region, to promote the development of the knowledge society by creating the environment for users life-long learning and personal expression.
The library shapes its universal collection observing the needs of its users, taking into account historical traditions, economic and cultural growth, and the demographic situation of the region.
SAVB is the community center for culture and information, where community members can meet their cultural, social, educational and informational needs, socialize, and spend their free time. The library is actively involved in organizing various activities for cultural, social and digital divide reduction of the underprivileged region’s population.
The Library offers a variety of events: educational activities, meetings with famous people, concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, computer literacy and other training. Every year it organizes more than 500 different events.