Libraries as Incubators for Democracy: How Public Spaces Spur Harmony, Connection, and Community Growth through Democratic Collisions and Civic Exchange During Fractious Times Session Libraries offer rare spaces where diverse communities can connect and share ideas. This session explores how library design can foster “democratic collisions” that encourage civic engagement. Participants will roleplay real-world challenges […]
Session Is it possible to turn the library into a literary laboratory? At Litlab we invite university students to use a design thinking process to play with literary formats, engage with evolving literary experiences and test their experiments with high school students in the library. This session will introduce you to LitLab and ideas for
Session At Shetland Library our Memories Scotland dementia-friendly sessions create a safe, warm space where we chat about days gone by. Reminiscing improves our well-being and sessions help tackle isolation and loneliness. Our groups have found community, identity and self-worth in sharing about the past. Each session is a journey with a theme; we use
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Session The game Literature-Inspired Conversations on Current Social Issues fosters open discussions on inclusion, education, and social justice to promote social inclusion and active citizenship. Participants will gain new perspectives on familiar book quotes, apply them to socially significant topics, share experiences, hear diverse opinions, and practice tolerance. Host Marta Felsaua Marta Felsaua is a
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Don’t miss the closing festival party on Tuesday evening! Join us as we celebrate Next Library 2025 with a party like never before. This year, we’re taking the Next Library Party to Volume Village—an urban, creative space tucked beneath a big bridge in the heart of the city. Enjoy food, an open bar, music, networking,
Get ready for an immersive dive into the innovative projects, festivals, concepts, and creative mindsets shaping Aarhus Public Libraries. From our cutting-edge Media Lab to hands-on initiatives like Build the Change with kids, plus fresh ideas from our branch libraries—you’ll experience it all. Expect a fast-paced mix of interactive sessions, bold ideas, and playful inspiration.
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Expo Librarians play an important role in disseminating information literacy to students of all ages! Or do they? Have the ChatGPTs and DeepSeeks of the world made librarianship obsolete? Depends on who you ask. The Think Tank Libraries of the Future’s new study highlights student’s attitudes and information literacy in light
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