41 Community-Led Learning Practices to Inspire You
BUDDIES is built on a simple conviction: public libraries are far more than collections and reading rooms. They are trusted, accessible spaces where communities come together, where people can learn and grow, and where democratic values are kept alive.
The libraries featured in this collection show what happens when staff go a step further, stepping outside the building, listening to their community, building trust, and facilitating participation with people who are often marginalised or overlooked.
This booklet brings together 41 case studies of community-led learning initiatives in public libraries across Europe. Each one documents a specific programme, service, or space designed and run with (not just for) the community.
