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A free public library, museum and community space in Dili, Timor-Leste.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”light-on-dark” css=”.vc_custom_1605325158661{background-color: #038279 !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n

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“In 2000, the year I established the Sala Leitura Xanana Gusm\u00e3o, Timor-Leste was still getting back on its feet in the wake of a long and violent struggle for self-determination. I wanted this little Reading Room to be a place for people, particularly the young, to rediscover a sense of purpose through books and learning. And to find hope and a sense of pride in their identity as a brave people in the newest nation of the 21st century! Come with me and explore this special place.”
\nKirsty Sword Gusm\u00e3o
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The Library<\/h2>\n

Our library at the Xanana Gusm\u00e3o Reading Room is open for the public and is home to an extensive collection of books and multimedia materials. Our collections include a wide range of topics and children\u2019s books\/activities. Our library catalogue is also available to view online. Customers within the library can access free internet and learn about Timor-Leste and its history through our audio-visual selections.<\/p>\n

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The Museum<\/h2>\n

The museum at the Xanana Gusm\u00e3o Reading Room will enable you to immerse yourself in Timor-Leste\u2019s historical journey to independence and celebrate today\u2019s art and culture. Come visit our permanent and temporary rolling exhibitions by local and international artists. There are a diverse array of events and exhibitions happening at the museum on any given day. A fusion of art, music, culture and current affairs. Come visit us.<\/p>\n

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The Xanana Gusm\u00e3o Reading Room is a free for the public library, museum and community space in Dili, Timor-Leste. The Reading Room was opened in June of 2000 by founder Kirsty Sword-Gusm\u00e3o with the goal of being a safe, open space for the community to learn and thrive- a culture that continues to be upheld today in everything that we do. Sign up to our newsletter to keep in touch with what we are doing.<\/p>\n[vc_btn title=”Become a Member” style=”custom” custom_background=”#01a99e” custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:\/become-a-member\/|||”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”box-rounded”]\n

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