# Lithuanian Library family recipe archive > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lithuanian-library-family-recipe-archive > Updated: 2026-07-30T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In late July 2026 the Lithuanian National Martynas Mažvydas Library opened a public call for residents to submit traditional family recipes for fermentation, preservation and marinating, with a submission deadline of 31 October. Library director Dr. Jolanta Budriūnienė framed the recipes as “living history” to be archived as part of the nation’s cultural heritage. The initial announcement also highlighted the Palanga Summer Reading Room’s 60th‑anniversary cultural programme, featuring literary workshops, concerts, exhibitions and other events aimed at both locals and visitors. Two days later the library reiterated the call, adding a historical illustration: a 17th‑century cucumber‑pickling recipe from the Radziwiłł estate, underscoring the link between historic noble‑court cuisine and contemporary household practices. The follow‑up reinforced the goal of preserving these culinary traditions alongside other historic documents in the library’s collections. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Lithuanian National Library launches campaign to preserve family recipes as cultural heritage Lithuania’s National Library asks citizens to submit family recipes by 31 Oct, preserving them as cultural heritage; Dr Jolanta Budriūnienė cites a 17th‑century Radziwiłł cucumber recipe as an example. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuanian-national-library-launches-campaign-to-preserve-family-recipes-as-cultural-heritage ### 2026-07-28: Lithuanian National Library promotes family recipe archive and Palanga summer cultural events Lithuania’s National Library invites the public to submit family recipes for archival and celebrates its Palanga reading room’s 60th anniversary with a diverse summer cultural programme. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuanian-national-library-promotes-family-recipe-archive-and-palanga-summer-cultural-events --- Cite as: Lithuanian Library family recipe archive. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lithuanian-library-family-recipe-archive