Free library.
On any device.

Reading fiction and educational literature is essential for the full development of one’s personality.

But unfortunately, not everyone can afford to buy books: some don’t have enough money, there’s no library or bookstore nearby, and some live abroad, where books in their native language are unavailable.

The solution to this problem is the ARHEVE app — a free electronic library without ads. It already includes tens of thousands of books in many languages of the world.

Download the app right now.
No ads, no payments.

No more searching for classic literature on the Internet: the ARHEVE online library offers tens of thousands of books in [Russian], English, and other languages. And not only fiction, but also journalism, religious texts, and scientific works.

The ARHEVE app and online reader have a convenient, minimalist interface. Simply select the author you need from the list and one of their works—and you’re already on the pages of the book. Thanks to the use of the simple TXT format, the app works very quickly and takes up minimal space in your device’s memory.

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Do you have a transport company or a cafe chain?
Let’s give your customers a real gift!

Customers shouldn’t be bored—whether they’re sitting in a seat by the window or at a table in a café. Now any of your visitors can scan a QR code and install for free a special branded version of our library customized for you, which works even offline. We’re confident: many will be delighted to receive tens of thousands of books as a gift, which they can read anywhere and anytime—and remember you with gratitude. Additionally, we can expand the library’s collection, including adding books in languages that aren’t currently represented.

We look forward to your inquiry by email or WhatsApp to discuss the details of our cooperation. Contact us right now!

Let’s make knowledge accessible to everyone!
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This project is run by us—the Nevzorov and Nedashkovsky families. We have more than 20 years of experience in IT and publishing behind us. Our plans include expanding the library’s collection and adding books in new languages, and in the long term—transforming the classical literature library into a self-publishing platform. We are currently looking for partners and sponsors who will help us continue developing the project. You can support the project by making a donation at this link: arheve.org/donate. Thanks to your participation, millions of people will be able to engage with world culture and possibly change their lives for the better. Give them the opportunity to say “thank you” to you!

Want to become a sponsor or partner of the ARHEVE project? Just write to us by email or WhatsApp, listed at the bottom of the page.

Twenty years of history, one goal — making reading accessible.
Technology changes, love for books remains.
2002
As part of the proprietary multimedia publishing project PILOWAR (over 500 products on CD/DVD), the Pocket Library disc was released with classical literature for reading on pocket computers.
2004-2007
Official OEM versions of Pocket Library appear for e-book manufacturers and mobile devices, including HP’s iPaq PDAs.
2008
The DVD version “Home Library” is published with a convenient interface for transferring books to Pocket PC devices. The total circulation of library discs reached hundreds of thousands of copies.
2012
The first version of the mobile application “Home Library” is released, which for about two years was in the top 100 of many national markets. Total number of installations — about 2 million. The application was recognized by Apple and Microsoft.
2014
A new online library homlib.com launches with an original web reader, later renamed ARHEVE.
2021
The first version of the ARHEVE application for iOS and Android was released. Later, an application for Windows was also developed.