From January to August, 2024 Panevėžys County Gabrielė Petkevičaitė-Bitė Public Library participates as a partner in the implementation of the Erasmus+ program project T.E.T.E („Teaching English to Elderly“) coordinated by the Latvian NGO Vecmāmiņas.lv. The main goal of this strategic partnership project is to adopt the good experience of European non-formal education institutions in the….. Read More
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English conversations club „Let‘s Talk“: the benefits of lifelong learning
Language learning is a great brain workout with positive cognitive effects. It is also a kind of vehicle that allows you to dive into the depths of another culture and reveals the wonderful diversity of the world. Finally, it is a great opportunity to gain more self-confidence, to discover new areas of interest. The English….. Read More
In the library spaces – funny and scary stories
On the 17–18th of October the international practical conference “The Power of Story, Inspiring Voice: Engaging Educators in Digital Storytelling” was held at Panevėžys County Gabrielė Petkevičaitė-Bite Public Library. One of the conference sessions was devoted to traditional storytelling. The workshop was conducted by a professional storyteller Richard Martin, who participated in the event as….. Read More
Library storytelling: nurturing traditions and searching for innovation
Storytelling helps libraries to create a connection with local communities, and educational activities based on storytelling involve, open imagination, create a safe space for self-expression, allow ones to get to know literature and the world, to know themselves better and encourage learning. On the 17–18th of October the international practical conference “The Power of Story,….. Read More
Visit of the guests from Palencia with Erasmus+ program in the library
On the 25–29th of September Panevėžys County Gabrielė Petkevičaitė-Bitė Public Library hosted a group of students and teachers from Palencia Adult Language School (Spain). The guests were visiting Lithuania with their Erasmus+ program. 2 teachers and 6 adult learners had a job shadowing visit in the library and were interested in the possibilities of informal….. Read More
Guests from Spain visited the library
On the 5th–9th of June a group of teachers and students of the Alcala de Henares CEPA Don Juan I Adult Education Center from Spain visited Panevėžys County Gabrielė Petkevičaitė-Bitė Public Library. Spanish colleagues were able to pay this visit due to the implementation of their project in adult education sector of the Erasmus+ program…… Read More
Panevėžys region library specialists gained experience in Spain and Germany
Panevėžys County Gabrielė Petkevičaitė-Bitė Public Library and its partners – municipal public libraries of Panevėžys region are implementing the Erasmus+ program accreditation project in the field of Adult Education. Project duration: 2021 03 01–2027 12 31. Specialists of Panevėžys region libraries working in the field of adult education take part in the mobility activities. All libraries….. Read More
The Language Café has opened in the library
On the 16th of May Panevėžys County Gabrielė Petkevičaitė-Bitė Public Library, in order to promote the linguistic education of youth and adults, invited to the first meeting of the Language Café. The library staff who initiated the event were happy that more than twenty people of different generations were interested in the opportunity to improve….. Read More
Adult educators visit most advanced European libraries with Erasmus+ program
Panevėžys County Gabrielė Petkevičaitė-Bitė Public Library and its partners – municipal public libraries of Panevėžys region are implementing the Erasmus+ program accreditation project in the field of Adult Education. Project duration: 2021 03 01–2027 12 31. The aim of the project is to strengthen the andragogical and managerial competencies of Panevėžys region public library specialists, preparing….. Read More