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03/06/2026

📚 European Authors Day 2026 – Read for Real

Interested in taking part in the upcoming European Authors Day celebrations?
Join the online webinar organised by the Universal Reading Foundation to learn more about how to get involved in European Authors Day 2026.

📅 16 June 2026
⏰ 11:30 CET
💻 Online

The webinar will cover:
✔️ Opportunities offered by European Authors Day 2026
✔️ The contents of the 2026 Welcome Packs
✔️ Tips for organising engaging and successful events
🎤 Hosts: Maria Deskur and Katarzyna Brzozowska (Universal Reading Foundation)

The session is open to cultural institutions, libraries, educators, teachers, local authorities, businesses, event organisers, previous and new participants, and everyone interested in promoting reading and celebrating European authors.

🔗 Register here: https://fundacjapowszechnegoczytania.clickmeeting.com/327891362/register

21/05/2026

Reminder: applications are still open for the Library Advocacy Summer School: Strategies for Impact in Copenhagen!

Organised by in collaboration with the Danish Association of Public Library Managers (BCF), the Summer School will take place from 22–25 June 2026 at Gentofte Main Library in Copenhagen.

This intensive programme is designed for library and library association directors and professionals who want to strengthen their advocacy skills, exchange practices with colleagues across Europe, and explore practical strategies for influencing policy and decision-making.

📍 Copenhagen, Denmark
📅 22–25 June 2026
🗣 Language: English
👥 Limited to 20 participants
📝 Application deadline: 10 June 2026

More information and application details are available here: https://eblida.org/event/library-advocacy-summer-school/

20/05/2026

📚✨ Missed the 34th EBLIDA Annual Council & Conference in Prague - or want to revisit the best moments?

A full recap of the Conference is now available, including:

🎤 presentation slides
📸 photo gallery
🎙️ podcast episode
📝 conference summary and key highlights

From 20 to 22 April, the conference brought together almost 200 library professionals and partners from 31 countries across Europe to discuss how libraries can turn sustainability goals into concrete action - and now all the main insights and materials are accessible online for everyone.

Explore the highlights and resources here: https://eblida.org/sense-and-sustainability-in-action-highlights-from-eblida-prague-2026/

20/05/2026

📚 Reminder: register to join the ELAN webinar on Libraries, Communities, and Political Challenges: European Perspectives on Civic Engagement.

The discussion will bring together perspectives from across Europe on how libraries are supporting inclusion, dialogue, civic participation, and resilient communities in challenging social and political contexts.

🗓 9 June 2026
⏰ 10:30 - 13:00 CET
💻 Online

Featuring case studies and discussions with speakers from Ukraine, Serbia, Greece, Finland, and France.

Register here 👉 9686f7af-8ddf-4a65-9fe2-73733fc1f755@ebe2f350-e202-4ca7-be41-acac3cf6f4b6" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9686f7af-8ddf-4a65-9fe2-73733fc1f755@ebe2f350-e202-4ca7-be41-acac3cf6f4b6
More information 👉 https://eblida.org/event/libraries-communities-and-political-challenges-european-perspectives-on-civic-engagement/

18/05/2026

A reminder to register for the event tomorrow!

📚🌍 How can libraries strengthen integration and inclusion for refugee communities?

The Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, the American Library Association (ALA), and the IFLA - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions(IFLA) invite libraries and information professionals worldwide to participate in:

"Libraries at the Heart of Integration and Inclusion: Data and Resources to Develop Refugee Services".

This session will explore how libraries can use data, tools, and collaborative practices to better support refugees and displaced communities through inclusive services and access to information.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 17:00-18:00 CET
👉 Registration: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/R1DO6HizTcqydA7WJrRSvw

During the session, Inês M. Ferreira, Project Manager at EBLIDA, will present:
"The LiBri Project: Methods, Tools, and Key Insights”.

The webinar will also feature contributions from experts working on global refugee data and evidence-based resources for libraries.

🔗 For more information: https://eblida.org/event/19-may-2026-world-refugee-day-webinar/

11/05/2026

📚 Libraries, Communities, and Political Challenges: European Perspectives on Civic Engagement

Join the ELAN webinar on 9 June to explore how libraries across Europe are responding to today’s social and political challenges through community-building, inclusion, dialogue, and civic participation.

🗓 9 June 2026
⏰ 10:30–13:00 CET
💻 Online | Streamed & recorded

The webinar will feature:
🔹 Case studies from Ukraine, Serbia, Greece, Finland, and France
🔹 Discussions on civic engagement in practice
🔹 Reflections on political pressures and professional autonomy
🔹 Conversations on the conditions needed for libraries to support resilient communities and democratic participation

📌 Register here 👉 9686f7af-8ddf-4a65-9fe2-73733fc1f755@ebe2f350-e202-4ca7-be41-acac3cf6f4b6" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9686f7af-8ddf-4a65-9fe2-73733fc1f755@ebe2f350-e202-4ca7-be41-acac3cf6f4b6

For more information: https://eblida.org/event/libraries-communities-and-political-challenges-european-perspectives-on-civic-engagement/

11/05/2026

📚🌍 How can libraries strengthen integration and inclusion for refugee communities?

The Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, the American Library Association (ALA), and the IFLA - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions(IFLA) invite libraries and information professionals worldwide to participate in:

"Libraries at the Heart of Integration and Inclusion: Data and Resources to Develop Refugee Services".

This session will explore how libraries can use data, tools, and collaborative practices to better support refugees and displaced communities through inclusive services and access to information.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 17:00-18:00 CET
👉 Registration: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/R1DO6HizTcqydA7WJrRSvw

During the session, Inês M. Ferreira, Project Manager at EBLIDA, will present:
"The LiBri Project: Methods, Tools, and Key Insights”.

The webinar will also feature contributions from experts working on global refugee data and evidence-based resources for libraries.

🔗 For more information: https://eblida.org/event/19-may-2026-world-refugee-day-webinar/

06/05/2026

📢 Applications are now open for the Library Advocacy Summer School. Strategies for Impact!

Organised by EBLIDA in collaboration with The Danish Association of Public Library Managers (BCF), this programme (22–25 June 2026, Copenhagen) offers a unique opportunity to strengthen advocacy skills, gain practical tools, and connect with peers from across Europe.

👉 Apply or share with your network by 10 June 2026
📄 More information: https://eblida.org/event/library-advocacy-summer-school/

01/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful local hosts, The Czech Republic Libraries Association / SDRUK Sdružení knihoven ČR, for making the 34th EBLIDA Council & Annual Conference 2026 in Prague such a memorable and successful event.

From 20 to 22 April, we had the pleasure of gathering in Prague’s most emblematic libraries, hosted by Národní knihovna České republiky / National Library of the Czech Republic and Městská knihovna v Praze / Municipal Library of Prague, for our discussions around Sustainability in Libraries, exploring how libraries act as long-term stewards of social, environmental, cultural, and democratic sustainability.

We extend our sincere thanks to both Libraries and their Directors for their generous hosting and support throughout the organization of the conference. Your professionalism and warm hospitality created an inspiring environment for collaboration, exchange, and connection across the European library community.

Our sincere thanks as well to our sponsors - OCLC, EBSCO and FëBLux - for their valued support.

We are deeply grateful for your partnership and dedication.

30/04/2026

🚀 ADELE Survey 2.0: Online Info Session on AI & New Technologies in Libraries

Library professionals across Europe are invited to join an engaging online session hosted by Public Libraries 2030 in the framework of the ELAN project, exploring the updated ADELE Survey 2.0 - a free, customisable self-assessment tool designed to help libraries evaluate their digital readiness and identify areas for growth.

🗓 Tuesday, 12 May 2026
🕒 12:30–13:30 CET
💻 Online (Zoom)

🔍 What’s in it for you?
• Discover insights on AI and emerging technologies in European libraries
• Explore practical approaches to digital transformation
• Get introduced to ADELE Survey 2.0, including new AI-focused questions
• Learn how your library’s data contributes to European policy and capacity-building
• Ask questions and connect with peers

👥 Who should attend?
All public library professionals - whether you're new to ADELE or already involved.
📝 Register by 8 May 2026
👉 Secure your spot via the registration form : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjssOW3UvqQpmeLX1VVQBIvU7ls6taVCD4UH2cgT0vLWgb4g/viewform

Let’s shape the future of libraries together through digital innovation! 🌍📚