What's new in your Library? Sharing our stories.

Many life-changing and fun activities are happening in public libraries all over the globe. The perception of the public library as just a 'barn of books' is fast disappearing as these institutions explore more avenues to anticipate and meet the evolving information needs of the 21st century communities. For example, as custodians of local history materials, many public libraries now offer 'Walking Tours' www.freetoursbyfoot.com https://Americanlibrariesmagazines
Arapahoe Library offers free music video recording and so many other amazing examples.

So what are African public libraries doing? Interestingly, we are doing a whole lot! AfLIA is the recognized voice of libraries in the continent. The Public & Community Libraries Section AfLIA is now offering the opportunity for public libraries to share their stories as we start a series - 'What's new in our Libraries? Sharing our Stories'. Can you tell us-

-What is your Library doing?
-How are you doing it?
-Which section of the community does the program/service target?
-What has been the impact of what your Library is doing?

Please share this on the Facebook page of African Public Libraries Network.

We expect Public Libraries in Southern Africa to kick off the series and share their stories October - November 2017, East Africa - December 2017, West Africa and Central Africa will share theirs in January - February 2018 and North Africa -  March 2018. AfLIA will collate the stories and share at the 2018 African Public Libraries Summit and thereafter publish on the website.

Ensure that your Library features in 'What's new in our Libraries? Sharing Our Stories'!