ASSABIL Association
Assabil Association is a non-governmental association founded in Lebanon in 1997 to establish and promote public libraries in the country[1][2] in order to support democracy. The association has set up four objectives:[3]
- Establishing, promoting, and supporting a network of public libraries throughout Lebanon.
- Sponsoring cultural and social activities that encourage people to come to the library.
- Establishing a training program for librarians and others who work in libraries.
- Encouraging the production of books and educational materials in Arabic – especially for children.
With three municipal public libraries[4] and one original bus-library concept, Assabil Libraries continue to try to achieve their purpose of creating and providing public libraries[5] for cultural exchange and access to information and books. It supports a network of 30 public libraries in rural areas of Lebanon and is one of the projects funded by AFAC.[6]
Libraries
[edit | edit source]In Beirut, Assabil Libraries[7] created three public spaces[8] suitable for adults and children, in Bachoura, Geitawi and Monnot.[citation needed]
Bachoura
[edit | edit source]This public library in Bachoura is a municipal public library in the capital, Beirut. The library has books and games in Arabic, French, English, Armenian, German, Tamil, and Ethiopian.[citation needed]
Geitawi
[edit | edit source]Geitawi public library opened its doors in 2004 inside the Jesuit public garden. The library has books and games in Arabic, French, English, Armenian, and Spanish.[citation needed]
Monnot
[edit | edit source]This municipal library is in the Achrafieh Monnot area. A selection of books, newspapers, magazines, and games is available for all ages in Arabic, French, and English.[citation needed]
Kotobus
[edit | edit source]Assabil and UNICEF joined forces to bring this idea to life[9] and allow a simple bus to tour the country and introduce children to books, under the basic right of education in the declaration of human rights.[citation needed]
Resources and Training Centers
[edit | edit source]The Resource and Training Center is a resource for librarians, teachers, writers, illustrators, publishers, animators and other practitioners who work to promote reading, books and children’s literature.[citation needed]
See also
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External links
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