On November 6, 2026, the National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted the round table “A Reading Nation – A Prosperous Future” (Oqityn ult – kemel keleshek). It was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the “Intellectual Nation” (Zerdeli ult) concept.
Poets, writers, journalists, publishers, and librarians took part in the event.
Participants discussed how to build a culture of reading in the modern information society, preserve national spiritual values, strengthen the intellectual potential of the younger generation, and foster public interest in education and science. A book is a nation’s spiritual treasure and a source of historical memory and cultural continuity. Developing a reading culture broadens the individual’s worldview, raises the intellectual level of society, builds critical thinking, and strengthens national identity.
The main goals of the round table were to promote reading culture widely, discuss ways to bring the idea of a “reading nation” to life, revive the tradition of reading books, and strengthen cooperation among libraries, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and public institutions.
