Since 1973, the “Musical Wednesdays” have made the library renowned as one of the cultural hubs of Kaunas.
With the restoration of Lithuania’s independence, a new chapter in the library’s life began. In 1993, the Kaunas County Public Library was tasked with preserving the second – archival – copy of national publications. The collection of these publications and the preparation of national retrospective bibliographies became distinctive features of the library. The Johannes Bobrowski German Publications and Swiss Publications Reading Rooms were established, along with the Kaunas County European Information Centre. The Kaunas County Public Library also became a depository library for the World Bank (World Bank publications).
Since the first decade of the 21st century, the library has been particularly active in disseminating information about the historical and cultural heritage of Kaunas: organising events, preparing exhibitions, and publishing representative publications and electronic guides. In 2006, the dissemination and popularisation of research results on the library’s preserved printed and manuscript heritage intensified. By participating in the project for the “Development of the Virtual Electronic Heritage System”, these documents began to be digitised and published online.
In 2019, two comprehensive investment projects were initiated at the library building located at Radastų St. 2, funded by the European Union Structural Funds. During the reconstruction, improvements were made to enhance services, insulate the building, and update its technical condition. Since January 19, 2024, the library building at Radastų St. 2 is open to the public, and readers are served at both locations.
