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Public libraries empower citizens of all ages to develop the skills, knowledge and ideas they need to participate fully and independently in society. All European countries have public libraries. The 65,000 public libraries within communities invite people to read books and to use computers and the internet, but also offer courses on a wide range of topics. Trained staff provides personal assistance and are a resource tailored to the members of their local communities.
We believe that the initiatives we are championing will leverage the power and opportunities offered by Europe’s public libraries and can bring a change in the delivery of lifelong learning opportunities to a wide range of European citizens. Public libraries are a space – trusted and open to all – to learn, discover and share.
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facebook.comJohn Palfrey, Head of School at Phillips Academy, Andover argues in his book “BiblioTech: Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever in the Age of Google” that anyone seeking to participate in the 21st century needs to understand how to find and use the vast stores of information available online. Libraries play a crucial role in making these skills and information available, and yet are at risk. Read more about his book here: http://bit.ly/2aJ43dF
Can’t see the #code through all the #coding? Ally Watson tells us why we should know more about it and why it matters. It is a shame that too many of us don't know the basics of computing. http://bit.ly/2bigUWx
No doubt that #libraries are booming! We love this blog by the Round Rock Public Library Director Michelle Cervantes http://atxne.ws/2b16XNN
Check out these unusual but amazing #libraries from around the world @flavorwire http://bit.ly/2ani9AZ
Great initiative by BBC Radio Humberside and the UK #libraries to create the biggest #book club in the UK http://bit.ly/2aPh0HM
What do adult education and Martin Luther King have in common? Find out in this EPALE blog by Brian Desmond http://ec.europa.eu/epale/en/blog/what-do-adult-education-and-martin-luther-king-have-common?utm_content=buffercb315&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
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PL2020 Tour - MEPs compilation
14 MEPs took part in our PL2020 Tour, including the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz. Missed out on their library stories? Watch the compilation here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVDdgJHn4UU
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Do you have ever wonder what happened to the libraries in Nepal when the earthquake struck last year? This is how the library staff saved the country’s unique manuscripts and collections. https://thehimalayantimes.com/opinion/plight-intellectual-pride-lets-save-libraries/
PL2020 Tour – UK – A library start-up
Thinking of launching a start-up? Begin at the library! Check out this story from our PL2020 Tour for inspiration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O3Vnk0hcAA
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