The National Library of Cape Verde () is located in Praia, Cape Verde. The library was established in 1999. The library maintains the National Bibliography, contains the country's historical archives and the theses and dissertation bank and is a legal deposit. It also serves as the public library of Praia, the country's capital. Projects In 2001, the library established the Institute of the National Library and the Book (Instituto da Biblioteca Nacional e do Livro) which aims to promote literacy, particularly among children and young adults. According to the United Nations, as of 2015 approximately 86 percent of adult Cape Verdeans are literate. The project also works to disperse texts throughout the country and support national authors. The library has a partnership with the country's municipal libraries to create National Network Public Libraries, a national bibliographic digital database and online public access catalog. See also Arquivo Histórico Nacional (Cape Verde) List of buildings and structures in Santiago, Cape Verde References External links Official website (Includes information about the national library) Cape Verde Buildings and structures in Praia Education in Santiago, Cape Verde 1999 establishments in Cape Verde Library buildings completed in 1999 Libraries established in 1999 Libraries in Cape Verde