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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..
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..