overview opening hours about the place The library was founded in 1943 as part of the Czech-Moravian Film Headquarters, the predecessor of the Národní filmový archiv. It has become the centre of intellectual activity of the film community — the library's services are used by all those interested in cinema in the field of theory and production. The library's rich holdings, which include sources from the early days of cinema with an international scope and undamaged by the Second World War, are sought out by people interested in film from all over the world. more about the place opening hours january—december mon closed tue 9:00—12:00 13:00—17:00 wed closed thu 9:00—12:00 13:00—17:00 fri 9:00—12:00 sat—sun closed Before visiting the library, be sure to check whether standard opening hours apply or are currently restricted. more about opening hours opening hours january—december mon closed tue 9:00—12:00 13:00—17:00 wed closed thu 9:00—12:00 13:00—17:00 fri 9:00—12:00 sat—sun closed Before visiting the library, be sure to check whether standard opening hours apply or are currently restricted. The library services can be used physically in the study room in the centre of Prague or through the online catalogue, which offers comprehensive annotated bibliographic records and factual descriptions from a film perspective, plus remote access to licensed databases, digital library and other full-text resources for registered users. The retrospective name and subject processing of the source book collection, including serials, is currently underway (9% remains to be processed). The personal, film and periodical separates collection and the screenplay collection are 100% processed. Come either through the Ponrepo Café (past the cinema) or through the Convict Courtyard (ring the NFA Library bell). The library is on the 1st floor above the Ponrepo cinema.