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How Libraries Survive Thrive (published September 2024)
How are libraries fighting misinformation and strengthening democracy? How are they addressing climate change and the pandemic of loneliness spreading across Europe? On a spectrum from surviving to thriving, libraries represent some of the last remaining safe public spaces for everyone. Discover how they are transforming Europe through contributions from library architect Francine Houben, climate activist Mikaela Loach, sociologist and Palaces for the People author Eric Klinenberg, #BookTok sensation Jack Edwards, and many more, including the librarians themselves.
You can request a free physical copy of the How Libraries Survive Thrive publication here.
Sense of Belonging (published March 2023)
From beehives in Barcelona to virtual reality adventures in Amsterdam, within the pages of this book you can read about 39 library initiatives participating in The Europe Challenge programme between 2020 and 2023. Sense of Belonging is the story of the programme that was launched by the European Cultural Foundation to explore how libraries are working hand in hand with their communities to tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges and imagine a better future for Europe.
‘How Libraries Survive Thrive – A Guide for Librarians… and Everyone Else in Europe!’ presents examples and best practices brought forward by dozens of librarians and communities involved in The Europe Challenge.
Sense of Belonging
‘Sense of Belonging’ showcases the 39 initiatives created during the Europe Challenge between 2021 and 2023, and tells the back-story: why and how the programme was conceived. Order a copy here.
