The National Cultural Project to Renew the Connection with Books is one of the most prominent long-term strategic initiatives of the King Abdulaziz Public Library. The project aims to foster a knowledge-driven transformation by strengthening the relationship between readers and books, while creating an environment that nurtures creativity and innovation. It is founded on the belief that reading is the most effective means of enhancing cultural awareness and developing the skills that will shape the future of coming generations.
The project received the gracious patronage and Royal approval on 4 Safar 1424 AH (6 April 2003), designating the King Abdulaziz Public Library as the headquarters of the project's General Secretariat and its strategic launch point. Through this initiative, the Library seeks to inspire society toward a more active and informed way of life, recognizing the profound influence of books in shaping minds and building the future.
Establishment
The project received gracious patronage and Royal approval on 4 Safar 1424 AH (6 April 2003), designating the King Abdulaziz Public Library as the headquarters of the General Secretariat of this national project, and as a strategic launch point for motivating society toward a more active and aware life, based on the influential power of books in shaping people’s minds and building their future.
Our Vision and Mission
- Vision: Making reading accessible to all members of society without exception.
- Mission: Spreading culture and knowledge, and promoting awareness of the importance of reading as a civilizational value and its positive impact on individuals and society.
- Organizing art and heritage exhibitions: Highlighting the library’s historical treasures.
Strategic Objectives
- Developing positive attitudes toward free reading as the primary foundation for shaping the future.
- Highlighting the value of the book as an authentic source of knowledge amid rapid technological advancement.
- Spreading and embedding a culture of reading among different segments of society.
- Providing knowledge content in public gathering places (clinics, sports clubs, etc.).
- Conducting scientific research and studies to understand reading behavior and address the causes of reading aversion.
Our key field initiatives
1. Free Reading Festival:
An interactive event targeting general education students, combining training workshops with exploratory tours of library branches, turning reading into a lively and enjoyable experience.
2. Mobile Library (Towards a Reading Generation):
Equipped buses that travel across the regions of the Kingdom and visit schools and national events, carrying treasures of knowledge to reach readers wherever they are.
3. Mobile Learning Resources:
An initiative dedicated to public parks in the city of Riyadh (five days a week), aimed at making use of free time for leisure reading in a pleasant family-friendly atmosphere.
4. Forum "Their Reading Experiences":
A periodic platform that hosts thinkers and intellectuals to share their personal journey with books. These sessions are concluded with the publication of the book "Their Reading Experiences," serving as a reference for inspiration.
5. Reading Clubs Forum:
A leading annual gathering that brings together representatives of reading clubs from various regions of the Kingdom, to present successful experiences, address challenges, and develop the horizons of volunteer work in promoting reading.
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