The “Alexandru and Aristia Aman” County Library is one of Craiova’s representative cultural institutions, with a history rooted in its founders’ desire to dedicate books, art, and knowledge to the community. Today, the library preserves this legacy and continues it through modern services for reading, documentation, education, and access to cultural resources.
Quickly access information about library services, cultural and educational projects, digital resources, partnerships, community programs, and pages dedicated to promoting local culture. This section brings together the library’s most important areas of activity, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
The “Alexandru and Aristia Aman” County Library develops and supports projects dedicated to promoting reading, education, cultural heritage, and access to information. Through local, national, and international partnerships, the library contributes to community building, valuing Dolj’s culture, and creating learning opportunities for all audiences.
Quickly find information about library access, user permits, book borrowing, online catalog consultation, digital resources, library hours, and services available to the public.
To become a user of the "Alexandru and Aristia Aman" County Library:
At the "Alexandru and Aristia Aman" County Library, you can borrow a maximum of 4 documents for home use.
At the "Alexandru and Aristia Aman" County Library, the standard loan period is 14 days.
You can request an extension only once, before expiration, for another 14 days.
For more information about the "Aman" Library, you can visit:
Official website: aman.ro
Email: bib@aman.ro
Phone: 0251 532 267
Address: Str. Mihail Kogălniceanu no. 9, Craiova
Facebook: Biblioteca Judeteana Alexandru & Aristia Aman Craiova
You can write to them, call them, or simply stop by the library — they are friendly and happy to help!
You can quickly check if the library has a specific title:
Search the library's online catalog https://catalog.aman.ro/opac or ask the librarians directly — by phone, email, or in person at the library.
Simple and fast!
You can consult periodicals in the Periodicals Section of the "Aman" Library at Str. Sf. Dumitru, no. 3, 2nd floor, tel. 0351 802919
The staff can quickly guide you to the special shelves with magazines and newspapers.
Yes, absolutely! The "Alexandru and Aristia Aman" County Library in Craiova has special programs for children and teenagers, including:
If you wish, you can check the updated schedule of activities in the Children's Section on the library's website, www.aman.ro
If you want to become a volunteer at the "Alexandru and Aristia Aman" County Library (Craiova), here are the simple steps:
The "Alexandru and Aristia Aman" County Library in Craiova organizes a wide range of cultural activities, from which we have selected a few to give you a clear picture:
Here are some types of events:
- Exhibitions of current, old, bibliophile books, and heritage documents;
- Book launches and meetings with authors — the library has held multiple events for book launches and celebrations of cultural personalities;
- Educational workshops, activities for students, and interactive programs — for example, STEM workshops or "Story Time" for children;
- Events dedicated to local identity and regional values, such as the "Oltenia Day" event, with exhibitions, workshops, and activities related to traditions;
- International projects and collaborations or European funds, the library implements complementary European-funded projects targeting cultural exchanges, heritage digitalization, and others.
When and for whom:
- The activities are addressed to various categories: children, students, young people, adults, the wider community.
- They take place both in the physical library space and online, adapted to the current context of technology and digital education.
Registration and borrowing at the "Aman" County Library are free!
You only need an ID card to quickly get your library permit.
Yes, of course!
The Aman Library provides computers with free internet access, for study, educational activities, or personal projects.
Yes, certainly!
At the Aman Library, you can print, scan, or copy documents; these services are available in the reading room for a small fee, depending on the number of pages.
