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On October 14, UNESCO and Lebanon’s Ministry of Culture visited Sin El Fil public library, delivering books, stationery and equipment. An agreement was also signed with the municipality: this step concerns one library within a wider programme supporting Lebanon’s public library network. [1]
UNESCO distinguishes a first phase focused on staff training from the next phase, which will improve spaces, equipment and services according to each library’s needs. The delivery is a concrete event; it does not mean that every library in the network has already been rehabilitated. [1]
The bright side
Support combines materials and skills while recognising the library as an everyday community service. [1]
One idea, in simple words
A public library is a place where people can find books and services to read and learn. On October 14, UNESCO and Lebanon’s Ministry of Culture delivered books, stationery and equipment to Sin El Fil library. They also signed an agreement with the municipality. This is one step in a project supporting several libraries in the country. [1]
The project’s first phase trained staff. Its next phase concerns spaces, tools and services, based on each library’s needs. For example, new books and people ready to help readers can make the same bookshelf more useful. The Sin El Fil delivery is confirmed; it does not mean that every piece of work in every library has already been finished. [1]
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- UNESCO and Ministry of Culture Continue Efforts to Rehabilitate Public Libraries and Strengthen Their Community Role UNESCO · 14 Oct 2026
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