Genesis of an Idea
In the heart of the Aegean, where history meets modern librarianship; as Bodrum City Library, we host the minds shaping tomorrow.
Library History
The name and founding concept of Bodrum City Library were first articulated on 16.09.2019 at Dibeklihan Culture & Art Village.
The name Bodrum City Library was entrusted to the Olive Seeds Library team by Mr. Sönmez Taner on 07.09.2019.
Nourished by the legacy of the Fisherman of Halicarnassus, our library serves as a tranquil harbor where maritime heritage meets modern intellectual discovery.
Founding Committee
Esteemed members and cultural figures who laid the foundation for the Bodrum City Library initiative.
Birol K. Yiğitcan
Canan Küçükeren
Deniz Öztürk
Fikret Nesip Üçan
Güldal Altuner
Metin Ataç
Nevra Sezer Tüfekçi
Sema Sagat
Sönmez Taner
Ümran Yüksel
Doç. Dr. Yalçın İ. Gürkan
Institutional Identity
Our Mission
To guarantee equal access to knowledge, foster the intellectual and cultural growth of Bodrum residents and visitors, and safeguard regional historical archives.
Our Vision
To stand out as a pioneering Mediterranean institution in digital and physical librarianship, recognized globally as a center of cultural research.
Targeted Initiatives
More than a repository of books, we serve across a wide spectrum as a vibrant center of intellectual interaction.
Digital Archiving
We digitize historical documents, regional sponge-diving records, oral history audio tapes, and newspaper archives into high-resolution accessible collections.
Educational Programs
Seminars & Workshops
Cultural Events
Talks & Exhibitions
Planned Collections
18th-century maps, regional historical publications, and original manuscripts of the Fisherman of Halicarnassus are preserved in specialized archival chambers.
Community & Volunteerism
Join our dedicated team and contribute to preserving Bodrum's collective cultural memory together.