Students from the Secondary Vocational School in Cetinje visited the National Library of Montenegro “Đurđe Crnojević” today, where an appropriate educational programme was organised.
The attending students were welcomed by Acting Assistant Director for Library Affairs, Vesna Kovačević, who emphasised the importance of libraries and books in contemporary society:
“A library is not merely a place where books are kept. It is a space where ideas, the past, and the future meet. Every book you see carries someone’s voice — someone who felt the need to understand, explain, or change the world. Today, you are the ones who have the opportunity to continue that conversation. Our writers, from Njegoš to contemporary authors, have left us a legacy that teaches us about freedom, dignity, and the power of words. Throughout history, the book has been a guardian of our identity, language, and culture, which is why it is important to preserve and pass on that value. Therefore, I encourage you: explore, ask questions, browse, and read. Not because you have to — but because you can and want to!”
Following the opening remarks, a lesson dedicated to the literary work of Janko Đonović was delivered by Professor Ivana Mitrović. The students had the opportunity to become more closely acquainted with his literary opus, with particular emphasis on the interpretation of the poem “Crmnica in Autumn”, which generated considerable interest and sparked discussion among the pupils. Professor Mitrović welcomed the organisation of this event, expressing satisfaction with the students’ engagement and the hope that such cooperation will continue in the future through various activities aimed at bringing books closer to young people and encouraging a culture of reading.
A special part of the programme was an exhibition of the most significant works of Janko Đonović from the holdings of the National Library. The exhibition was curated by Senior Librarian Dragana Vujić.
At the conclusion of today’s event, it was highlighted that the book remains one of the most important sources of knowledge, inspiration, and personal development, and that every encounter with it represents a new step towards understanding both the world and oneself.
Students from the Secondary Vocational School in Cetinje visited the National Library of Montenegro “Đurđe Crnojević” today, where an appropriate educational programme was organised.
The attending students were welcomed by Acting Assistant Director for Library Affairs, Vesna Kovačević, who emphasised the importance of libraries and books in contemporary society:
“A library is not merely a place where books are kept. It is a space where ideas, the past, and the future meet. Every book you see carries someone’s voice — someone who felt the need to understand, explain, or change the world. Today, you are the ones who have the opportunity to continue that conversation. Our writers, from Njegoš to contemporary authors, have left us a legacy that teaches us about freedom, dignity, and the power of words. Throughout history, the book has been a guardian of our identity, language, and culture, which is why it is important to preserve and pass on that value. Therefore, I encourage you: explore, ask questions, browse, and read. Not because you have to — but because you can and want to!”
Following the opening remarks, a lesson dedicated to the literary work of Janko Đonović was delivered by Professor Ivana Mitrović. The students had the opportunity to become more closely acquainted with his literary opus, with particular emphasis on the interpretation of the poem “Crmnica in Autumn”, which generated considerable interest and sparked discussion among the pupils. Professor Mitrović welcomed the organisation of this event, expressing satisfaction with the students’ engagement and the hope that such cooperation will continue in the future through various activities aimed at bringing books closer to young people and encouraging a culture of reading.
A special part of the programme was an exhibition of the most significant works of Janko Đonović from the holdings of the National Library. The exhibition was curated by Senior Librarian Dragana Vujić.
At the conclusion of today’s event, it was highlighted that the book remains one of the most important sources of knowledge, inspiration, and personal development, and that every encounter with it represents a new step towards understanding both the world and oneself.