# Libraries Almaty — Almaty City Library Network

> Almaty City Library Network (iPhone/iPad app by TSENTRALIZOVANNAYA BIBLIOTECHNAYA SISTEMA GORODA ALMATY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraries-almaty/id6761356618 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TSENTRALIZOVANNAYA BIBLIOTECHNAYA SISTEMA GORODA ALMATY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889099042)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraries-almaty/id6761356618/reviews.md

## What is Libraries Almaty?

Almaty Libraries is the official app of the Centralized Library System of Almaty, Kazakhstan. Access library services
  directly from your phone.

  CATALOG & SEARCH
  Search for books by title, author, or genre across the entire Almaty library network. Filter by genre, language, and
  availability. View detailed book information with descriptions and covers.

  ORDER BOOKS
  Order books online and pick them up at a convenient branch. Track your order status in real time. Add books to your
  favorites to come back to them later.

  MY BOOKS
  View your borrowed books with return dates. Renew your loans directly in the app. Keep track of all active orders in
  one place.

  DIGITAL LIBRARY CARD
  Your library card is always with you. Show the barcode on your phone screen when visiting the library. Works with
  self-service kiosks.

  BRANCHES & MAP
  Find the nearest libraries on the map. View addresses, working hours, and available self-service kiosks at each
  branch.

  NEWS & STORIES
  Stay up to date with library events in Almaty. Read news and watch video stories about exhibitions, literary events,
  and cultural activities.

  NOTIFICATIONS
  Receive reminders about book return dates, order status updates, and new events. Customize notification categories to
  your preferences.

  SUPPORT
  Contact the support team through the built-in chat. Create tickets and track their status.

  SECURITY
  Protect access to the app with a PIN code or biometrics (Face ID / Touch ID). Your data is safe.

  Available in Russian, Kazakh, and English.

  Developed for the Centralized Library System of Almaty, Kazakhstan


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.5.3 — 2026-05-14

Бұл жаңарту 1.3.5 нұсқасынан кейін оқырмандарға арналған негізгі жақсартуларды біріктіреді.

- Оқырман билетін Apple Wallet немесе Google Wallet-қа қосуға болады. Билет пен сканерге ыңғайлы штрихкод профильден де, Wallet-тан да тез ашылады.
- Тіркелу және QR арқылы қосылу түсініктірек болды: құпия сөз талаптары бірден көрсетіледі, ал әлсіз құпия сөзбен келесі қадамға өтуге болмайды.
- Кітапқа тапсырыс беру кезінде жеткізу шарттары айқынырақ көрсетіледі: ақылы курьерлік жеткізу, аз қозғалатын оқырмандарға тегін жеткізу және тапсырысты растау терезесі қосылды.
- Қауіпсіздік күшейтілді: PIN, құпия сөз, верификация және аккаунт экрандары жақсырақ қорғалады; күмәнді кіру байқалса, қолданба қайта кіруді сұрайды.
- Жаңалықтар, стористер, хабарламалар, өтініштер, тапсырыстар және верификация мәртебелері қазақ, орыс және ағылшын тілдерінде түсініктірек көрсетіледі.
- Каталог, оқырман билеті, құжат жүктеу, профиль, қолдау және штрихкод экрандарының тұрақтылығы жақсарды.

This update brings together the main reader-facing improvements since version 1.3.5.

- Add your reader ticket to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Your ticket and scanner-friendly barcode are easier to open from Profile and Wallet.
- Sign-up and QR registration are clearer: password requirements are shown on the spot, and weak passwords are caught before submission.
- Book ordering now explains delivery terms more clearly, including paid courier delivery, free delivery for low-mobility readers, and a confirmation step before placing an order.
- Security is stronger on PIN, password, verification, and account screens; if suspicious sign-in activity is detected, the app asks you to log in again.
- News, stories, notifications, tickets, orders, and verification statuses now have clearer labels and translations across Kazakh, Russian, and English.
- Catalog, reader ticket, document upload, profile, support, and barcode screens are more stable and responsive.

### 1.3.5 — 2026-04-28

Major update from version 1.2.1.

  - Added profile avatars.
  - Improved sign-in stability: after the first successful login, the app keeps the user
  signed in.
  - Improved PIN code and biometric unlock.
  - Improved registration and reader verification flows.
  - Improved book ordering and order status tracking.
  - News articles now display full content correctly.
  - Improved profile, support tickets, and overall app stability

### 1.2.1 — 2026-04-14

- Library verification: show a QR code to staff for instant account verification
- Improved notifications: book return reminders 2 days before due date and on overdue
- Updated email notifications: new branded design for all email templates
- Unified login: automatic detection of reader ticket or email
- Improved input fields: consistent styling across all screens
- Copy reader ticket: tap your ticket number for quick copying
- Fixed language sync: emails now arrive in your selected language
- Improved app stability and performance

### 1.1.2 — 2026-04-01

No release notes.

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