Poland. A neighbouring country. A country with which we share many centuries of coexistence, tragic history and optimistic future.

A country that, with the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, was the first to extend a helping hand to Ukraine and put its friendly, strong shoulder to the wheel.

For many Ukrainians who were forced to flee their homes due to Russian terror, Poland has become a second home.

Thanks to Poland's constant support and assistance, Ukraine continues to defeat the Russian aggressor and defend its independence. 94% of Ukrainians consider Poland a friendly country.

So what is it like, a neighbouring country, an ally?

Let's take a look at its history together, get acquainted with prominent personalities, and immerse ourselves in its architecture, art, and literature.

For people with Polish roots, for those who learn Polish and are looking for contact with Polish culture, the library branch has a "Polish Shelf".

But this is just a name, because the collection of literature in Polish and Ukrainian, but about Poland, takes up more than one shelf.

We present only a few publications from the collection. To learn more about Poland, Polish history, statehood, economy, culture, and Ukrainian-Polish relations, we invite you to visit the halls of the Library Branch.

Historia polski tysiac lat burzliwych dziejow
A thousand-year history of Poland in chronological order and in four formats: politics, economy, society and culture. Archival texts and interesting facts, a glossary of historical concepts, and an index of famous figures and names.

Polskie symbole
102 symbolic places, characters, events, achievements that are symbols of Poland and which Poles consider a reason to be proud of their roots and nationality. But this is only a drop in the ocean of Polish achievements.

Wielcy polacy
A vivid, colourful and realistic account of the lives of prominent Poles: artists, writers, musicians, rulers, and generals. Here you will learn about the tumultuous dramas, scandals and public controversies, military secrets and scientific discoveries of extraordinary personalities in Poland.

Literatura polska 
A textbook, but what a textbook! You will understand the names, titles and epochs of Polish literature. The texts are accessible and compact, the drawings are bright and humorous, and most importantly, centuries of Polish literature in one book.

Грані світу. Україна-Польща: єдність зброї крізь віки 
A book that destroys the stereotypes of the Polish-Ukrainian confrontation. There were moments in history when the fate of modern Europe depended on Poles and Ukrainians finding common ground and defeating their enemies together.