Vaclav Havel Library Foundation being formed in USA

The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation that is being established in the United States will organise its own activities as well as support the Prague-based Vaclav Havel Library, members of the Czech library said on Friday. "We welcome the initiative of our American friends and look forward to future cooperation," said Martin Palous, head of the Havel Library. The library was established along the model of libraries of U.S. presidents some time ago. It is sponsored by businessman Zdenek Bakala, one of the richest Czechs.