The Europe Challenge

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Here's what we learnt from the Regional Summits organised in October and November 2025.

Discover the 60 teams of library workers and community organisers leading change as part of The Europe Challenge 2025/26 programme.

301 incredible libraries and their local communities applied for The Europe Challenge 2025/26! Read on for more facts & figures.

Your favourite programme for libraries and communities is back! Read this to learn all about The Europe Challenge 2025/26 open call.

Welcome to our brand-new website! Don’t be shy – take a look around and get to know the fresh look of our online home.

Watch this webinar to explore how libraries across Europe foster inclusive spaces, sustainable living, and challenge mental health stigma.

Watch three inspiring panel discussions bringing together library workers, artists, library architects, and climate justice activists.

Read more about the 2-day event organised at the European Parliament between 5 and 6 November 2024 by Public Libraries 2030.

Hear firsthand from the libraries and communities in The Europe Challenge about how the initiatives have made a real local impact.

We launched How Libraries Thrive – A Guide for Librarians… and Everyone Else in Europe! Read it online for free.

The transformative power of libraries will take centre stage at  If Librarians Ran Europe – The Amsterdam Summit of The Europe Challenge.