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libraries are community

Who we are

We’re a grassroots nonprofit  at the intersection of care,  culture and education.

We create libraries in institutional spaces - often the first libraries children have ever entered - maintained by people from the communities they serve.

Alongside these spaces, we host workshops and cultural events that celebrate the many languages, stories, and ways of making meaning of our communities.

What we do

Over almost a decade of practice, lilipad has built long-term relationships with communities, cultural partners, and public institutions to support children’s access to stories and space.

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The Lilypad Libraries have hosted over 200 workshops on creative writing and digital art. Aimed at inspiring all ages, these sessions promote a love for learning and community. Experienced facilitators ensure an interactive experience for all.

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We have supported 2,500 children through Lilypad Libraries, offering resources in eight different languages.

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Lilipad has made a significant impact by opening 20 libraries across four countries. These community hubs foster reading and learning, providing diverse books and resources tailored to local needs, and creatively promoting literacy and education.

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We are operating in 4 Global countires

Where we work

Why libraries?

Libraries have long played a role beyond books alone.  They are among the few public spaces designed for shared access to knowledge, language, and imagination - open to people across age, background, and circumstance.

For children, especially, libraries can offer something special: a place to spend time with stories, to explore language, and to be present. Over time, this kind of access supports literacy, confidence, and a sense of belonging, particularly when children are able to see their own languages and cultures reflected around them.

At the library I feel real calmness. There’s no chaos or noise. You can read in peace. Every time I go to the library I find out some new information - I go empty, and I come back with something new.

Our Casablanca Library

Hosted 4 workshos so far

Community & events

Donations support libraries, librarians, and cultural work, from shared reading and everyday library life to workshops and public events.

Your support helps ensure children continue to have access to spaces where their language, curiosity, and imagination are taken seriously.

Our partners

Lilipad is proud to work alongside trusted partners

Our trusted partners share a commitment to long-term, culturally grounded work with children and communities.