--- title: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Literature Museum Library slug: mehmet-akif-ersoy-literature-museum-library url: /detay/mehmet-akif-ersoy-literature-museum-library type: article language: English entity: primary: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Literature Museum Library type: article disambiguation: Ankara's Mehmet Akif Ersoy Literature Museum Library: Explore Turkish literary heritage. categories: - name: General Knowledge slug: genel-kultur url: /kategori/genel-kultur - name: Architecture slug: mimari url: /kategori/mimari - name: Literature slug: edebiyat url: /kategori/edebiyat tags: - MehmetAkifErsoy - LiteratureMuseumLibrary - Ankara author: Nurten Yalçın created_at: 2025-02-17T13:23:59.321381+03:00 updated_at: 2025-04-17T11:58:42.153219+03:00 --- # Mehmet Akif Ersoy Literature Museum Library ## Article Content **Mehmet Akif Ersoy Literature Museum Library** is a specialized library established in [Ankara](/en/detay/ankara-2/llms.txt) by the General Directorate of Libraries and Publications of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. As Turkey's first literature museum library, this institution is located in the Hamamönü district in a two-story building that reflects the architectural style of traditional Ankara houses. It operates under the Ankara Adnan [Ötüken](/en/detay/otuken-d982a/llms.txt) Provincial Public Library Directorate. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/02/17/Bnp0T7u9j8scSbwqmmTSGualkJ26Xe66.jpeg) *Mehmet Akif Ersoy Literature Museum Library* ### **Opening and Working Hours** The library was inaugurated on [March](/en/detay/march/llms.txt) 12, 2011, which was declared the Mehmet Akif Ersoy Year, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of his passing and the 90th anniversary of the adoption of the Turkish National Anthem. It operates from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, except on Sundays and Mondays. Visitors [can](/en/detay/can-3/llms.txt) access the open-shelf collection after filling out a daily statistics form [at](/en/detay/at-3/llms.txt) the entrance. Additionally, the library hosts literary and cultural events such as talks, book signings, reading sessions, and poetry recitals. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/02/17/p7A96f8dqS6UmJTIG0Z9GVRCfAiJ1Lfg.jpeg) *Mehmet Akif Ersoy's Personal Belongings and Documents* ### **Library Collection** The library building houses a special section dedicated to Mehmet Akif Ersoy, displaying his photographs, works, books written about him, and some of his personal belongings. On the ground floor, there are literary award-winning works, books signed by authors and translators, and facsimiles of the first and last covers of Turkish literary magazines. The second floor contains the Ankara City Library, grammar books, theoretical works, novels, short stories, essays, memoirs, and poetry books. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/02/17/3TE672B66i4V7PnpeZQHgq6bLSxulFr4.jpeg) *Historical Documents and Memories Section* The collection consists of approximately 7,000 books and around a hundred periodicals, with a significant portion dedicated to the works of Mehmet Akif Ersoy and resources about him. Additionally, the collection includes works by writers from Ankara and surrounding regions, literary reference sources, biographies, facsimiles of manuscripts, and books on the history of the Republican era, further enriching its diversity. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/02/17/Blda1dQAeGKrVmeNyTL5Fao8HzCKTf3q.jpeg) *Literature Archive and Library Section* ### **Library Building and Architecture** The library is enclosed by high courtyard walls, with visitors entering through a small courtyard gate. The wooden-structured building features a second floor with rest and meeting rooms, and along the staircase, photographs of Ersoy are displayed. The meeting room stands out with its ceiling decorated with traditional Ankara handcrafting. The museum also exhibits Mehmet Akif Ersoy’s books, pocket watch, glasses, rosary, and a facial mold among his personal belongings. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/02/17/3ju2yAQTxzdcWce5T5huGGarMYfplys6.jpeg) *Mehmet Akif Ersoy Literature Museum Library* ### **Historical Significance and Awards** Located near Taceddin Lodge, where Mehmet Akif Ersoy wrote the Turkish National Anthem, the library serves as [an](/en/detay/an-2/llms.txt) important center for preserving historical and cultural heritage. Opened on March 12, 2011, it was awarded the "European Union Destination Award" for its contributions to literature and culture. This award highlights the library's significance in both local and international cultural tourism. ## Academic Sources and References 1. "Ankara Mehmet Akif Ersoy Edebiyat Müze Kütüphanesi." Kültür Portalı. T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. Erişim 17 Şubat 2025. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/ankara/gezilecekyer/ankara-mehmet-akf-ersoy-edebyat-muze-kutuphanes. 2. "Edebiyat Müze Kütüphaneleri." T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Kütüphaneler ve Yayımlar Genel Müdürlüğü. Erişim 17 Şubat 2025. https://kygm.ktb.gov.tr/TR-308333/edebiyat-muze-kutuphaneleri.html. 3. "Mehmet Akif Ersoy Kütüphanesi." Ankara'nın Kütüphaneleri. Erişim 17 Şubat 2025. http://ankaraninkutuphaneleri.weebly.com/mehmet-akif-ersoy-kuumltuumlphanesi.html. 4. Ercan, Emine. "Ankara Mehmet Akif Ersoy Edebiyat Müze Kütüphanesi." Türk Kütüphaneciliği 27, no. 3 (2013): 530-531.