2025 marks the 500th anniversary of the first known mention of a book in Estonian. This milestone is celebrated nationwide with the Year of the Book, which runs from 30 January 2025 to 14 March 2026. The National Library of Estonia hosts a series of thematic events throughout the year, the most recent one is an outdoor comic exhibition opened on 7 March and presenting a captivating overview of how printed texts have influenced every aspect of Estonian history.

Photo: Aron Urb / National Library of Estonia