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Croatian library programs and facility updates

Overview

Various libraries across Croatia have reported high levels of engagement through summer reading programs and facility improvements.

In Koprivnica, the ‘Reading Olympics’ saw record participation, with 246 students reading a combined 4,656 books. Additionally, the City and University Library in Osijek has reopened its central building following energy renovations, including new heating systems and window installations.

In Kaštela, the City Library held awards for its Summer Literary Challenge, recognizing top readers and book reviewers. Similarly, in Varaždin, the Reading Olympics concluded with 94 children reading approximately 2,000 titles, with gold medals awarded to those who read 40 or more books.

Entities

Koprivnica · Gradska knjižnica Kaštela · Gradska knjižnica Metel Ožegović Varaždin · Knjižničarsko društvo Varaždinske županije

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Croatian children complete summer reading challenges

    Summer reading competitions in Kaštela and Varaždin, Croatia, saw hundreds of children engage with literature, with participants reading thousands of books during the holiday period.

  2. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Croatian libraries report record reading participation and facility reopenings

    Croatian libraries report significant updates: Koprivnica’s 'Reading Olympics' saw record participation, while Osijek’s City and University Library reopens following energy renovations.

Sources

dalmacijadanas.hr · glas-slavonije.hr · glaspodravine.hr · grad-vinkovci.hr · prigorski.hr · varazdinski.net.hr · vinkulja.hr