12th Congress of Baltic Librarians CoBaL: Libraries – Key to a Literate Society

Kaunas bus station,  Vytauto ave. 24, Kaunas – Radisson Hotel Kaunas, K. Donelaičio str. 27, Kaunas

Kaunas train station, M. K. Čiurlionio str. 16, Kaunas– Radisson Hotel Kaunas, K. Donelaičio str. 27, Kaunas

30 November, Sunday

State museums are free to visit on the last Sunday of each month. If you arrive in Kaunas earlier on November 30, we suggest using this opportunity to visit:

• MK Čiurlionis National Museum of Art https://ciurlionis.lt/en/
• Kaunas Ninth Fort Museum https://www.9fortomuziejus.lt/en/home/
• Devils’ Museum / A. Žmuidzinavičius Museum of Works and Collections https://ciurlionis.lt/activities/branches/a-zmuidzinavicius-creations-and-collections-museum-devils-museum/
• Historical Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania https://ciurlionis.lt/activities/branches/historical-presidential-palace-of-the-republic-of-lithuania/
• Lithuanian Education History Museum in Kaunas https://www.lsim.lt/en/
• Lithuanian Aviation Museum in Kaunas https://www.lam.lt/visit-us/?lang=en
• Vytautas the Great War Museum https://www.vdkaromuziejus.lt/en/

1 December, Monday

10:00–12:00  Library of Emotions. Short tour and presentation of the international project “Library of Emotions”

Kaunas Municipal Vincas Kudirka Public Library, Laisvės al. 57, Kaunas

Radisson Hotel Kaunas, K. Donelaičio str. 27, Kaunas – Kaunas Municipal Vincas Kudirka Public Library, Laisvės al. 57, Kaunas

12:00–13:00  Break/free time   

13:00–14:00  Tour of the renovated library: modernized spaces and innovative services   

Kaunas County Public Library, Radastų street 2, Kaunas

14:00–16:00  Discussion on the Implementation of the Libraries’ Literacy Manifesto         

Kaunas County Public Library, Radastų street 2, Kaunas

Radisson Hotel Kaunas, K. Donelaičio str. 27, Kaunas – Kaunas County Public Library, Radastų str. 2, Kaunas

16:00–18:00  City tour in Kaunas Start of the tour at the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Nepriklausomybės square 14, Kaunas

Kaunas County Public Library, Radastų str. 2, Kaunas – Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Nepriklausomybės square 14, Kaunas

2 December, Tuesday – 3 December, Wednesday

12th Congress of Baltic Librarians (CoBaL), Radisson Hotel Kaunas, K. Donelaičio str. 27, Kaunas

Parking:

11:30-16:30 2 December Bibliobus – The Travelling Library, S. Daukanto str. 28, Kaunas

4 December, Thursday (Vilnius)

Vilnius train station, Geležinkelio str. 16, Vilnius, 02100 Vilniaus m. sav.

Vilnius bus station, Sodų g. 22, Vilnius, 03211 Vilniaus m. sav.

Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania, Gedimino ave. 51, Vilnius

Lithuanian Audiosensory Library, Skroblų St. 10, VilniusVilnius County Adomas Mickevičius Public Library, Trakų str. 10, Vilnius

Additional Notes:

Emergency Contact Info

In case of an emergency, call the emergency services at 112.

Public Transport

• Vilnius public transport schedule m.stops.lt/vilnius
• Kaunas public transport schedule https://www.stops.lt/kaunas/
• Taxi App – Bolt https://bolt.eu/en/

What to See and Do in Kaunas:

1. Explore Kaunas Old Town – stroll along Vilniaus Street, visit Town Hall Square (nicknamed the “White Swan”), and enjoy local cafés and boutiques.
2. Visit Kaunas Castle – a restored 14th-century fortress located at the confluence of the Neris and Nemunas rivers.
3. Admire Kaunas Modernist Architecture – explore interwar buildings that earned Kaunas recognition as a UNESCO Creative City of Design.
4. Discover Kaunas Street Art – look for murals and creative urban art in the city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods.
5. Visit the Ninth Fort Museum – a moving historical site and memorial dedicated to World War II victims.
6. Take a Funicular Ride – ride the Aleksotas or Žaliakalnis funiculars for panoramic views of the city.
7. Stroll along the Nemunas and Neris Riverbanks – enjoy the views and take a break from the city bustle.
8. Explore local food and culture – try Lithuanian dishes like cepelinai or šaltibarščiai in traditional restaurants.
9. Check out Kaunas’s museums and galleries.

Places to eat and cafes in Kaunas

Cafés & light bites

1. Motiejaus Kepyklėlė (Vilniaus g. 7) – Bakery/café in Old Town with pastries, brunch options.
2. Green Cafe – Specialty coffee and relaxed atmosphere.
3. Koffee Lab – Third-wave coffee shop for coffee lovers.
4. CH Chocolaterie – Dessert-café specialising in sweet treats.
5. Holy Donut – Fun café for donuts, brunch and good coffee.
6. Kasdienybės Bakehouse – Stylish bakery café, good for specialty coffee and instagrammable pastries.

Restaurants

1. Bernelių Užeiga – Traditional Lithuanian cuisine.
2. Restoranas DIA – Gourmet restaurant with refined presentation.
3. Uoksas – High-end Lithuanian gourmet cuisine.
4. Monte Pacis – Elegant restaurant located in scenic setting.
5. Momo Grill Kaunas – Balanced mid-range grill/European restaurant.
6. Višta Puode – Restaurant with seasonal focus, good for brunch & dinner.
7. 2½ Obuolio Kišenė Bar – Bar/restaurant known for cider selection and relaxed food menu.
8. Park Avenue Restaurant – Located in a historical building, European & Asian dishes.
9. Agave Kaunas – Mexican/Latin cuisine for a change of flavour.
10. Casa Della Pasta – Italian and pizza restaurant, friendly mid-range.
11. Restoranas Siesta – European cuisine, good for dinner with ambient setting.
12. Bernelių Smuklė – More casual than fine dining; Eastern European/ European cuisine.

Souvenirs in Kaunas:

1. Kaunas Souvenirs Shop – Vilniaus g. 14.
2. Suvenyrai – Vilniaus g. 36.
3. Gintaro-Sidabro Galerija (Amber & Silver Gallery) – Vilniaus g. 13.
4. Bitės Korys (Honey & Bee Products).
5. Lithuanian Folk Art Centre – Laisvės al. 53.
6. Laisvės Avenue – stroll along the most popular street in Kaunas to discover souvenirs for all tastes.
7. Shopping Mall „Akropolis“ – Karaliaus Mindaugo ave. 49, Kaunas.

Popular Souvenirs:

Amber jewellery or small amber crafts, linen textiles (towels, tablecloths, embroidered napkins), wooden carvings or kitchenware, local ceramics, Lithuanian honey or mead.