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Szilárd Library

The Library was opened on the 20th November 1979 and it is named after the Hungarian-American scientist Leo Szilárd, who in part initiated the idea of EMBL.

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May in the Library

What is on for Fit for Spring in the Library and what is 2026 theme for International Day for Biodiversity? Find out more in our May display!





April in the Library

April 2026: World Art Day, Earth Week, Fotis Kafatos' birth anniversary and more


The Szilárd Library  – looking forward 2026

As we stepped into 2026, the Szilárd Library team continues to making scientific information more accessible, open, and engaging for researchers and staff across all EMBL sites. Read on for a snapshot of what's new and what's coming.


New books in the collection

March 2026: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Sir John Kendrew's birth anniversary and more


New books in February 2026

February celebrates women in science, recognising an impact of women in all fields and and we commemorate the anniversary of Leo Szilard, a visionary scientist. Find these and more books in the cafeteria and in the Szilard Library.


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