CSL-SYNERGASIA: Workshop 2 | Engaging Communities: Co-Creating Library Services with and for Citizens | 02/12/2025 | 12:00-14:00 | Book Castle, National Library of Greece (SNFCC)

CSL - SYNERGASIA

Designing Belonging: Libraries as Inclusive and Open Public Spaces

Book Castle, National Library of Greece (SNFCC)

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Workshop 2: Engaging Communities: Co-Creating Library Services with and for Citizens

Ideal for librarians looking to rethink their role as facilitators, connectors, and co-creators of public value. Public libraries today are more than places for books—they are platforms for community connection, learning, and participation. This workshop is designed to help librarians develop services and activities that are not only aimed “at” the public but are created “with” the public. Participants will explore principles of co-creation, participatory design, and community engagement. Through practical tools, group exercises, and inspiring case studies from other libraries, attendees will learn how to:

- Identify community needs and priorities using inclusive and participatory methods.

- Build partnerships with local organizations, groups, and individuals.

- Design services that reflect the diversity, interests, and voices of the community.

- Foster a sense of ownership and shared responsibility among citizens.

- Create low-cost, high-impact programs that strengthen trust and social cohesion.

The workshop emphasizes equity, dialogue, and collaboration, aiming to position the library as a civic space that evolves with—and through—its community.

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Workshop Presenter

Felicidad Campal, Public Library of Salamanca