During working visits to Dnipropetrovska oblast, the LAOPD team repeatedly drew attention to the problem faced by students and residents of various institutions: limited access to quality contemporary literature in Ukrainian.

Many of the libraries we visited are still dominated by outdated Soviet literature. And while the Internet and television partially compensate for the lack of cultural leisure, reading remains one of the key forms of individual development - especially where other resources are limited.

We have set ourselves the goal of updating the library collections of institutions in need.

Each selection will include works of various genres by contemporary Ukrainian authors, classics of Ukrainian literature, children's and teenage books, as well as literature recommended by readers themselves. It is important for us that the books inspire, develop, broaden the worldview and meet the needs of today.

Cooperation with the National Library of Ukraine

In April, the LAOPD signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Yaroslav the Wise National Library of Ukraine. This partnership initiative opens up new opportunities for filling libraries with relevant publications.

Within the framework of this cooperation, the library has already handed over the first batch of books, which will be delivered to institutions in the Dnipro region in the near future. And this is just the beginning.

We believe that every child and young person has the right to quality cultural leisure, access to modern Ukrainian books and the opportunity to read what resonates with their lives, experiences and dreams.