Tuesday 18 August 2026 – 12:46
Rabat has opened three neighborhood libraries under its UNESCO World Book Capital 2026 program, with more sites planned in September.
A library opened in Nouzhat Hassan Garden on August 8, followed by two at the Chellah archaeological site on August 15. Organizers say additional reading spaces will open at the Botanical Test Garden and tram stations next month.
Designed as open public spaces, the libraries aim to bring books beyond traditional institutions and into places residents visit every day. The initiative particularly targets children, young people and families, while seeking to broaden access to knowledge and encourage new reading habits.
UNESCO selected Rabat to succeed Rio de Janeiro as World Book Capital, recognizing the city’s commitment to literary development and the empowerment of women and young people through reading.
The wider yearlong program will also take books to hospitals, correctional facilities, orphanages, youth centers, transport hubs, public squares and parks.
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