The Matica Srpska Library is the oldest Serbian national library and the first public and scientific library of Serbs. It was founded in 1826, in Pest, together with the foundation of the Matica Srpska Literary Society. The intention of the founders, led by Jovan Hadzic was „to develop the literature and the education of the Serbian people, to publish Serbian books and publicize them". The first issues of Letopis Matice srpske, which appeared in 1824, first book editions and gifts from Russia, as well as other books unknown to us, were the core of the Matica Srpska Library. It was officially opened for its readers on 26 August, 1838 „for the Slavonic people of any language or origin, who are welcome to enter and read the books". It was situated in Tekelijanum, the institute supporting Serbian students in Pest. This Institute was founded by Sava Tekelija, the president and patron of Matica Srpska.
The Library received its first known gift from Atanasije Stojkovic in 1832. In the same year, it began to exchange books with the Russian Academy of Science. From April 1839, the Library received more and more books. The first large personal libraries were received from Platon Atanackovic and Sava Tekelija. The Matica Srpska Library was already known as the largest Serbian library. A lot of other people also donated books at that time: Teodor Pavlovic, Dimitrije Tirol, Vuk Karadzic, Petar II Petrovic Njegos, Jovan Subotic, Jan Kolar and others.
In 1864, the Library and the Society were moved to Novi Sad, where they continued their successful development. In that period, the stock of the library was increased through purchases, subscriptions and, especially, through exchange of the Matica Srpska publications for publications of the academies of science, universities, literary and cultural societies and journal publishers from all Slavonic and most European countries.
After the Second World War, the Library underwent intensive development in various directions. In 1948 the Matica Srpska Library became the Central Library of Vojvodina and started to receive a sample copy of all the publications in Serbia, and in 1965 all of Yugoslavia. It became an independent institution in 1958. Ever since the University of Novi Sad was founded (1960), the Library has contributed to the development of research work at the University by practically functioning as a university library as well. From 1948 to 1994, it was the central library for all the libraries in Vojvodina and after that, for all the academic and scientific libraries, till 2003 when it became central library once again.
The Matica Srpska Library is one of the most significant institution of the Serbian people, as well as the institution with one of the longest tradition. Since 1864. It is located in the “old town” of Novi Sad, in the building of Marija Tandafil which where adapted in 1938. by the architect Vlasta Petrovic and the second wing got build. In the 90`s the building was expanded once again, this time by the arhictect Milan Maric.
Cache is magnetic container located near the Matica Srpska building. Please bear in mind that this part of the city is quite busy and keep an eye out for the muggles. Also,please take some time to put the paper back in the lid so it doesn`t get stuck 
oh and BYOP! Happy hunting! 
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