How Libraries Thrive: A Guide for Librarians... and Everyone Else in Europe!

by European Cultural Foundation, Jack Edwards (Contributor), Francine Houben (Contributor)

How are libraries fighting misinformation and strengthening democracy? How are they addressing climate change and the pandemic of loneliness spreading across Europe? On a spectrum from surviving to thriving, libraries represent some of the last remaining safe public spaces for everyone. Discover how they are transforming Europe through contributions from library architect Francine Houben, climate activist Mikaela Loach, sociologist and Palaces for the People author Eric Klinenberg, #BookTok sensation Jack Edwards, media entrepreneur Esra Karakaya, and many more, including the librarians themselves.

195 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2024