Krajská knihovna Františka Bartoše ve Zlíně

Location: Vavrečkova 7040, 760 01 Zlín · Zlín Region

Category: regional library

The largest public library in the Zlín Region, with a history dating back to 1885 and a collection of over half a million items. Located in the iconic Building 15 of the Baťa industrial complex. The children's department (Zlínská knihovnička) is on the 3rd floor. Offers school programmes, programming with Ozobot and Bee-Bot robots, a manga/anime club, and events for parents with children.

Why visit this place?

• The library is named after the ethnographer František Bartoš, whom the Zlín readers' association made its first honorary member in 1887.
• In 1933 the library of the Baťa company was merged into it and from 1953 it operated as the regional library in Gottwaldov.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 103 visitors on Google Maps.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 75 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Main library: Mon–Fri 9:00–19:00, see website
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 103 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes for kindergartens, primary and secondary schools for the 2025/2026 school year – interactive methods complementing classroom teaching, programming with Ozobot and Bee-Bot robots. Programmes can be tailored to the needs of the class.

Official website: https://www.kfbz.cz

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