The Europe Challenge

How are libraries across Europe responding to today’s biggest challenges?

Join the Libraries at the Heart of Europe Webinars, a free four-part webinar series and hear directly from participants in The Europe Challenge 2025/26.

From strengthening democracy and social inclusion to addressing climate challenges, libraries are working with their communities to create meaningful local change.

Think of it as a Europe-wide Marketplace of ideas: practical insights, fresh inspiration, and real stories from people making a difference in their communities.

Each session is built around one of the four metaphors for public libraries explored in the EU report Strengthening Europe through Public Libraries, highlighting the many ways libraries help build stronger, greener, more connected, and more democratic societies.

🎟️ Register for one, two, three, or all four webinars:

• 22 September 11:00-12:30 CEST – Library as a Laboratory – A buzzing space where new ideas, skills and projects are developed, stimulating curiosity and advancing circular economy.
  
• 23 September 11:00-12:30 CEST – Library as a Marketplace – A communal space where exchange of knowledge, ideas and culture takes place on a daily basis.
• 29 September 11:00-12:30 CEST – Library as a Sanctuary – A space of retreat providing safety, comfort and focus, a welcoming community and a familiar ‘third place’ without obligations.
• 30 September 11:00-12:30 CEST – Library as a Hub – A space that can become what the community or individual needs it to be, built on deep local knowledge and relationships.

We’d love to see you there! ✨