The Vladas Slaitas Public Library of Ukmergė District Municipality hosts annual events like the Debuts Spring of Poetry Festival, Returns Autumn of Poetry Festival, and the Librarian of the Year Competition. It also awards the Vladas Šlaitas Literary Prize for excellence in poetry, prose, and non-fiction since 1999.

The Vladas Slaitas Public Library of Ukmergė District Municipality has a rich history dating back to 1922, when the Central Bookshop in Ukmergė was first established. It became Ukmergė Public Library in 1936 and was renamed the Central Library in 1976. In 1995, it adopted its current name, and in 2000, the library’s administrative building was renovated to improve facilities, including a new Periodicals & Internet reading room for people with disabilities.

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