Library Alvar Aalto is a unique historical landmark of the town. It is the Central city library.

The building was erected in 1935. The author of the project – the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, in honor of which gave the name to the institution. The artist had put into his work of modernist ideas, moving from neo-classicism to modernism. This style has resulted in a kind of combination of strict building lines and smooth natural lines. Where possible, Alvar used my favorite material is wood, which, unfortunately, has not stood the test of time. But the very structure of the building preserved until now.

The library has a lecture and reading room, established storage Fund special mode. Designed and indirect lighting for readers – op. Such a flood of light has been achieved, thanks to the funnel-shaped lamps.

During the Soviet-Finnish war, the library suffered significant damage – has lost all of his unique collection. In 1944 the building was empty. But after a time she again became popular, but to complete the work required reconstruction of the building and replenishment of books. With the selection of new literature has changed the status of the institution. The library became a branch of the State public library. Saltykov-Shchedrin. Most of the books in the library – in the Russian language.

In the postwar years, the years the building was in ruins, because of the extreme temperatures and high humidity collapsed unique acoustic wave-like ceiling of a hall. But, after a time, the awareness of the historical significance of the buildings, made of creative people to restore the library. However, the funds were insufficient, and repairs are still ongoing. The government has funded a unique project and has allocated money from the budget.

In 1961, the building was renamed as the name of the historical figure of Nadezhda Krupskaya. The opening at the time attracted the attention of the readers, but in the perestroika time, the library seemed to be extinct. The reason is insufficient funding. But the door to the land of books opened, thanks to a large-scale event – several branches of St. Petersburg Universities influx of readers. And in order to maintain a barely breathing the life of the institution, was introduced a paid subscription, which operated from time to time. Funds were allocated in sufficient quantity to culture, therefore, paid a visit to the library was abolished. Free entrance and use of the subscription as if breathed into the house books new life. Moreover, in 1998, the library began to bear the name of its Creator Alvar Aalto. And the prefix "Central city library in Vyborg", stressed the importance of institutions in the city.

This is confirmed by the fact that the library is famous for its unique book collection. It is a collection of literature on local history, which is constantly updated from the library Lappeenranta Finland. Books about Vyborg and Karelia is not only Russian, but also Finnish, German and Swedish languages.

And, of course, readers on the shelves of the library will find a selection of literature about the Creator of the institution Alwar Alto, his biography and creative ways. On one of the copies of three books about the life of Alvar Aalto has a unique inscription – autographed Goran Nameplate.

Library Alvar Alto is the cultural centre of Vyborg. Organized meetings with creative people and book presentations, concerts, and artists exhibit their work. Everyone who came here to find the book for yourself, the staff will help determine the choice. The traditions established by Alvar Alto, carefully stored, and he silently brewing on what is happening in one of the halls of the library hangs a portrait of its Creator.