Palestinian National Library

The Palestinian National Library (Arabic: المكتبة الوطنية الفلسطينية) is a national library located in Ramallah, in the West Bank, Palestine. It was also known as the National Library of Palestine. It was established in 2019 and located in Surda, a village near Ramallah.^[1] The library covers an area of 4,700 square meters and served as a repository of Palestinian cultural heritage and knowledge.^[2]

Palestinian National Library
المكتبة الوطنية الفلسطينية
31.933906°N 35.194363°E / 31.933906; 35.194363
Location	Surda, Ramallah, Palestine
Type	National library
Established	2019
Collection
Items collected	Books, journals, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and other materials related to Palestinian history, culture, and society
Size	200,000+
Other information
Director	Issa Qaraqe

Ehab Bessaiso was appointed as the first chairperson of the library in 2019.^[3] He was later replaced by Issa Qaraqe.^[4]

The library's collection includes books, journals, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and other materials related to Palestinian history, culture, and society. The library also collects materials related to the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Palestinian diaspora. It is the largest library in Palestine and at its founding held more than 200,000 books and other items.^[5][6] The library joined the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions in January 2023.^{[citation needed]}

Since its foundation, the library has struggled to obtain sufficient funding to cover operating costs and staff salaries.^[7]