# Literacy and library initiatives in Rio de Janeiro > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/literacy-and-library-initiatives-in-rio-de-janeiro > Updated: 2026-08-27T03:25:17.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Educational and literary initiatives in Rio de Janeiro have expanded through various community and institutional programs. The Bienal nas Escolas project, featuring educator Bárbara Carine, has worked to promote literacy and citizenship by engaging with students in neighborhoods such as Méier. The 2026 edition of this program has reached approximately one thousand students and includes the donation of 100 books to each participating school to strengthen local libraries. Furthering access to literature, the Biblioteca Parque Estadual has introduced weekly interactive guided tours in downtown Rio to engage the public with its collections. Simultaneously, the ‘Biblioteca Para Todos’ project, a partnership between the Ministry of Culture and EGP Brasil, is expanding its reach with a new unit at the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Uerj) Maracanã campus. This broader initiative aims to establish three libraries in the capital to serve more than 7,000 students. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Rio de Janeiro expands library access and literary programs Rio de Janeiro is expanding cultural access through new interactive guided tours at Biblioteca Parque Estadual and the launch of a ‘Biblioteca Para Todos’ unit at Uerj. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-expands-library-access-and-literary-programs ### 2026-08-19: Bárbara Carine promotes literacy through Bienal nas Escolas in Rio de Janeiro Writer Bárbara Carine participated in the Bienal nas Escolas project in Rio de Janeiro, an initiative promoting literacy and donating books to local schools. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brbara-carine-promotes-literacy-through-bienal-nas-escolas-in-rio-de-janeiro --- Cite as: Literacy and library initiatives in Rio de Janeiro. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/literacy-and-library-initiatives-in-rio-de-janeiro