The Europe Challenge

Through this webinar, you will discover the achievements, challenges, and valuable insights of librarians and communities working together to address European democratic challenges, supported through The Europe Challenge in 2024. Learn how libraries across 11 European countries, from Ukraine to Ireland, are fostering inclusive spaces for vulnerable communities, supporting sustainable living, and challenging mental health stigma. These initiatives range from offering resources for people with disabilities to organising local discussions, writing workshops, and much more.

This webinar is part of the If Librarians Ran Europe series, hosted by the European Cultural Foundation. It highlights the initiatives of participants in The Europe Challenge, demonstrating how libraries can help address the shared democratic challenges facing all Europeans.

Spotlighted library initiatives

A Community Celebration of Diversity, History and Culture in Marino, Dublin – min 5:09

Digital Skills for People with Vision Disabilities, Lviv – min 11:05

Bibliokepos, Seville – min 15:41 

You Won’t Learn This at School, Opole – min 20:39 

Autumn Songs – Bird Life in Urban and Literary Environments, Frankfurt – min 25:45 

Romnja Feminist Library, Bucharest – min 31:40 

Participate in Your Local Community, Landskrona – min 46:16 

Literacy for Climate Transition!, Póvoa de Varzim – min 52:29 

Like Home, Krakow – min 58:31 

Discover the World with Other Senses, Liepaja – min 1:03:33 

Water Care in a Creative Way, Čačak – min 1:07:06 

Soul Food for Migrant Youth. Positive integration through Art and Culture, Paris – min 1:12:03