Solutions from Ukraine: EVENT-library opens in Kherson

The updated library branch No. 17, known as EVENT-library, has commenced operations in Kherson. Following its renovation, it offers a modern space designed for learning, creativity, and communication.

The head of the Kherson City Military Administration, Roman Mrochko, reported this on Facebook.

"Today, on the occasion of Unity Day, the updated library-branch No. 17 EVENT-library of the Kherson centralized library system was opened in Kherson," Mrochko noted.

Supported by the Kherson City Military Administration and the Department of Culture of the Kherson City Council, the premises underwent renovations, resulting in the creation of a modern space for:

• learning,
• creativity,
• communication.

^{Photo: Kherson City Military Administration}

The opening ceremony featured a photo exhibition, "SpilnoDiia," which demonstrated the work of our community's public, charitable, and volunteer organizations.

^{Photo: Kherson City Military Administration}

"A lesson game on the Ukrainian language was held in one of the library spaces," Mrochko added.

Attendees participated in a master class on creating Ukrainian brooches, while the children's area featured a rukhanka and engaging games.

The deputy head of the Kherson City Military Administration, Serhii Orekhov, congratulated the residents of Kherson on opening the EVENT-library.

The event ended with a bright concert, which featured talented Kherson artists, teachers, and students of the city's art schools.

For reference:

The National Library of Ukraine has unveiled an updated childhood shelter, providing young readers with a safe and developmental space. The Republic of Azerbaijan supported this project.

On the eve of International Book Donation Day, February 14, the SavED charity foundation, together with its partner bookstore Readeat, launched a campaign to support Ukrainian school libraries. The goal of the pilot stage of the "School Book Dreams" campaign is to collect the necessary books for 10 educational institutions.

It should be noted that Ukraine and Canada started the year with an essential partnership: the two most extensive libraries of these countries – the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine and the Toronto Public Library – signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.

According to Oleksandr Sapronov, a volunteer dedicated to supplying front-line and rural libraries with new literature, libraries maintain their relevance as long as they receive up-to-date books. More details about this initiative can be found in the Rubryka article, "7,000 books and counting: How one activist fills shelves in Ukraine's front-line libraries."