Its books were collateral damage in the civil war that turned the roman republic into an empire. When we are not at events we run games for at risk youth, servicemembers with ptsd, senior citizens, and anyone that rpgs can help. Mar, 2017 and so alexandrias library, and its disappearance, remains one of the greatest enigmas of ancient history. We travel with a lending library to events to share role playing games with others. Laptop computers are available to check out and use while in the branch. The library is closed to the public until further notice. One of the great tragedies of ancient history, memorialized in myths and hollywood film, is the burning of. Our alexandria branch offers a small browsing collection of popular materials for all ages including books, audiobooks, magazines, music and dvds. According to the greek medical writer galen, under the decree of ptolemy ii, any books found. Feb 04, 2019 6 books at the ancient library of alexandria were mainly written in two languagesgreek and egyptian, a now extinct afroasian language. Douglas county library in alexandria, mn viking library systems. The library was named after alexander the great, who initiated the collection of documents in 334 bce.
Unburning alexandria by paul levinson, just one damned thing after another by jodi taylor, the library of. Every single kind that the people of alexandria could get their hands on. The founding of the library of alexandria, actually two or more libraries. Copying books is allowed, as long as it is done by hand. Apr 20, 2020 welcome to the douglas county library in alexandria, mn.
The library flourished under the patronage of the ptolemaic dynasty and functioned as a major center of scholarship. The library of alexandria was one of the greatest cultural adornments of the late ancient world, containing thousands of scrolls of greek, hebrew and mesopotamian literature and art and artefacts of ancient egypt. Mar 16, 2000 revised edition the library of alexandria was one of the greatest cultural adornments of the late ancient world, containing thousands of scrolls of greek, hebrew and mesopotamian literature and art and artifacts of ancient egypt. History the chantry is not the original library of alexandria, since there were several of them. It is believed that the entire literary corpus of ancient greece was kept at the library, together with works by aristotle, sophocles, and euripides, among others. The library was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world, but details about it are a mixture of history and legend. Alexandria public library website of the alexandria. The library at alexandria was said to be one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. Starting february 1st, read one book or listen to one audiobook and you can be entered to win a gift card. Diodorus siculus bibliotheca historia historical library of 40 books, only the first 5 books, and books 10 through 20 are extant. If you enjoy listening to a good book check out our new selections. The library of alexandria september 4, 2004 edition open.
What knowledge may have been lost at the library of alexandria. It stimulated an intensive editorial program that spawned the development of critical editions, textual exegesis and such basic research tools as dictionaries, concordances and encyclopedias. Ancient egypt for kids the house of books and the library. The letter of aristeas claims that the library was founded. The museum was a shrine of the muses modeled after the lyceum of aristotle in athens. Alexandria library software is wonderful for a large or small library. In ancient latin, the library was known as the alexandrina bybliothece see image at right.
Library reading and book inspired posters goalexandria. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. The library of alexandria was the largest library of its time and a major center for learning and scholarly research, particularly in the fields of astronomy, geography, mathematics, and medicine. And, just as conceivably, it could have contained nothing. According to several authors, the library of alexandria was accidentally destroyed by julius caesar during the siege of alexandria in 48 bc. At its peak the library contained between 40,000 and 400,000 manuscripts, scrolls and employed more than 100. Library of alexandria simple english wikipedia, the free. No other institution illustrates the spirit of hellenism better than the ancient library of alexandria, egypt. Caesar and cleopatra, erastosthenes and euclid, archimedes and alexander the great are just a few of the famous people connected to its story.
In the 21st century, however, the topic has cooled. What knowledge may have been lost at the library of. The founding of the library of alexandria, actually two or more libraries, is obscure. Books included religious texts, spells, lists, letters, triumphs, medical knowledge, mathematical knowledge, scientific knowledge, stories of the gods, and more. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. This program involved trips to the book fairs of rhodes and athens. Every month we post fun, reading and book inspired posters for you to decorate your library. If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading. Alexandria support made that a very smooth transition for us. Campbell county public library in northern kentucky.
Also, we dont know how substantial the library of alexandrias collection would have been after the fire of alexandria in 48. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the library of alexandria like never before. His successor as pharaoh, ptolemy i soter, founded the museum also called museum of alexandria, greek mouseion, seat of the muses or royal library of alexandria in 283 bc. Ellen coolidge burke branch library alexandria library. We a a nonprofit charity based in washington state. Physically speaking it was killed off bitbybit, primarily through fires which for a building filled with flammable scrolls and plenty of wood is perhaps not too surprising. The library of alexandria in the ancient world was the center of knowledge. The fate of that great wealth of books remains provocative and controversial. The life and death of the library of alexandria literary hub. Library of alexandria, the most famous library of classical antiquity. Delivery service is provided for materials that are borrowed from other locations to supplement the branchs collection. Alexandria book library is a joomla component that make you the ability to manage your personal book library or a public library. One of the major acquisitions for the library was the books of aristotle, concerning which.
The history and legacy of the ancient worlds most famous library looks at the history of the library in an attempt to separate fact and fiction. Centre of learning in the ancient world 9781850435945. Alexandria public library website of the alexandria public. Library of alexandria library of alexandria the fate of the library of alexandria. We had a recent turnover in library staff and equipment. The ancient library of alexandria was a large and significant library of the ancient world. Books set in the library of alexandria 16 books goodreads. Perhaps one of the most interesting accounts of its destruction comes from the accounts of the roman writers. The ancient library of alexandria biblical archaeology. The library is also believed to have contained extensive. Although the library didnt survive the tests of time, evidence has been found to show that it once stood in the ancient city of alexandria, egypt.
The library consists of 9 physical branches plus an outreach deliveries service to reach those who cannot come in to one of our locations. Your local resource for books, ebooks, media, magazines and more, plus community and kids events. Check out new, exciting information about the alexandria elementary school library. As a library user you have access to over 30,000 titles without holds. Alexandria was founded in egypt by alexander the great. May 28, 2019 indeed, the alexandria library was much more. It is believed that around 295 bce, the scholar and orator demetrius of phalerum, an exiled governor of athens, convinced ptolemy i soter to establish the library. This book demonstrates that alexandria becamethrough the contemporary reputation of its library a point of. Perfect for academic research or just looking really smart. Books or scrolls were written on papyrus, rolled, and saved very carefully. The content of alexandria book library site is licensed under a creative commons share alike 3. See the fact file below for more information on the library of alexandria or alternatively, you can download our 24page library of alexandria worksheet pack to utilise. The building as it stands today is well and truly a masterpiece, and definitely worth a visit even if you have no interest in reading any books. For centuries the main point of contention was whether or not the library or librariesas two sites existed survived until the arab conquest of alexandria in the 7th century.
See more ideas about library of alexandria, book worms and books. The library of alexandria was a very important library of the ancient world. The library of alexandria was not a christian library. We arent exactly sure how much damage was done at any given particu. Free for use inside the douglas county library building. Nov 17, 2003 the library of alexandria was the largest library of its time and a major center for learning and scholarly research, particularly in the fields of astronomy, geography, mathematics, and medicine. The ancient library of alexandria biblical archaeology society. Douglas county library in alexandria, mn viking library. It formed part of the research institute at alexandria in egypt that is known as the alexandrian museum. Ruthless and supremely powerful, the great library is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses. New library of alexandria an educational goliath construction of the new library began in 1995 and it was officially opened seven years later in 2002. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Alexandria public library is now a member of rbdigital.
In celebration of the rich culture and history of african americans, alexandria library has compiled the african american history subject guide. No one can be certain exactly where the books or scrolls, in this case were stored. A collection of the most influential books in our library read two books at once with our split screen feature. Great people were born in alexandria and great people left their marks in this wonderful city that used to be called the cradle of the world. This book demonstrates that alexandria became through the contemporary reputation of its library a point of confluence for greek. The great library at alexandria was destroyed by budget. Library of alexandria the fate of the library of alexandria. In this exhilarating series, new york times bestselling author rachel caine rewrites history, creating a dangerous world where the great library of alexandria has survived the test of time. One of them was the library founded by demetrius of phaleron around 297 bc, who also participated in the founding of the museion, the temple of the muses. Jun 02, 2019 the great library of alexandria cc by sa 4. Also, we dont know how substantial the library of alexandrias collection would have been after the fire of alexandria in 48 bc destroyed part of its collection. Newport, fort thomas, cold spring, bellevue, dayton, silver grove, alexandria. It is both a commemoration of the library of alexandria that was lost in antiquity, and an.
Rapides parish library home the rapides parish library is a medium sized library in rapides parish, louisiana. Alexandria branch of the campbell county public library. Alexandria is a good application to manage libraries, here we are registering books, magazines and thesis from our odontologists. The great library of alexandria did recover, however, its burned books lamented in the caesarean fire of 48 bcjust as some remnant survived the depredations.
The most famous house of books was the library at alexandria. The library of alexandria september 4, 2004 edition. The alexandria center for hellenistic studies was established as a joint collaboration between the bibliotheca alexandrina, the onassis foundation, the vardinoyannis foundation, and the alexandria university. The earliest known surviving source of information on the founding of the library of alexandria is the pseudepigraphic letter of aristeas, which was composed between c. A model for classical scholarship in the age of million book libraries. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. Graduates of classics or archaeology departments may apply directly for a masters degree. The training and support offered by the company are excellent.