Libraries empower people!
In a time of massive migration, libraries play an significant role in empowering people through communication, cultural learning and participation in society.
Stovner Library in Oslo offers a weekly language café for people with minority backgrounds. The language café has become an important meeting place for communication and debates – leading to improved language skills and integration. Learn how to here..
Bjørndal Elementary school in Oslo gave students with minority background a chance to write books about their native country. The books have become part of the school library’s book collection, and have become quite popular among the students. Read more..
[Photo Arne Stubhaug]In Førde, a group of immigrants wrote and published a book of short stories and poems – in Norwegian. The project gave them a voice. It also helped them improve their language skills and strengthened their sense of belonging to their new country. Read more..
