THE HISTORY OF TURINSK LIBRARIES FROM TOBOLSK PROVINCE
In this article the author traces the history of the emergence of librarianship in the city of Turinsk, Tobolsk province, from the 18th to the 20th century. Writing the article, the author relied on materials from the Tobolsk State Archive of the Tyumen Region. Based on the study of archival materials, it was found that the first libraries in the city of Turinsk opened in 18-19 centuries at churches and schools. A special library operated in the transit prison of the city. In the 19th century the Turinsk section of the sobriety society opened two tea and reading rooms. Considerable attention is paid to the history of the organization of the first city public library.