BOOK (Bibliotek Obcojęzycznych Odważna Kooperatywa– Foreign Language Libraries’ Bold Cooperative) – is a project aiming to strengthen the cooperation between foreign languages libraries of Warsaw. Together we make sure foreign language books are available to all city residents, and organise various educational activities in order to promote reading, learning languages, and building intercultural bonds.
Registration for all activities opens on August 25, 2025.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS YEAR? CALENDAR
Ursynów District // Foreign Languages Library No 131, 12 Dembowskiego Street / registration on-site
Story Hour! – reading aloud in English with fun book-related activities for children (aged 6–8) and their parents.
- 10 meetings: 13.09–6.12.2025, Saturdays at 10 AM
Es hora del cuento – reading aloud in Spanish with fun book-related activities for children (aged 6–8) and their parents.
- 10 meetings: 13.09–6.12.2025, Saturdays at 12 PM
You can request special needs accommodation by phone at 22 899 18 87 or by e-mail at wypozyczalnia131@ursynoteka.pl.
Project financed by the City of Warsaw.
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Wola District // Foreign Languages Library No 115 “Poliglotka”, 21 Nowolipki Street / registration at poliglotka@bpwola.waw.pl or on-site
Working English – weekly classes on practical English usage for adults and high school-aged youth.
- 10 meetings: 6.10–15.12.2025, Mondays at 5:30 PM
¡Hola, Spanish! – learning Spanish through play for children (aged 7–10).
- 10 meetings: 2.10–4.12.2025, Thursdays at 4 PM
Polish for Foreigners (A1) – elementary Polish language course for non-Slavic students.
- 20 meetings: 7.10–16.12.2025, Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30 – 10 AM
You can request special needs accommodation by phone at 22 838 00 52 or by e-mail at poliglotka@bpwola.waw.pl.
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Praga Południe District // Multicultural Library, 24 Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego Street
Story Time! – reading aloud in English with fun book-related activities for children (aged 3–5) and their parents.
- 12 meetings 13.09–13.12.2025, Saturdays at 10 AM
Story Hour! – reading aloud in English with fun book-related activities for children (aged 6–8).
- 10 meetings: 15.09–1.12.2025, Mondays at 5 PM
Comics Time! – comic workshop and language practice in one. Participants (aged 9–12) will learn how to tell stories through pictures and will improve their
drawing technique, while practicing English at the same time.
- 6 meetings: 25.09–4.12.2025, Thursdays, 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Meeting schedule: 25.09, 2.10, 30.10, 6.11, 27.11, 4.12
Write me in! Polish B1 – classes for intermediate Polish speakers wanting to improve their practical writing skills.
- 12 meetings: 15.09–8.12.2025, Mondays, 5:30 PM – 7 PM
English Through Theatre (B1+) – English and theatre workshop for people aged 16+ who want to learn how to improve their pronunciation and speak
English with more ease and confidence with the help of acting exercises.
- 6 meetings: 3.10–14.11.2025, Fridays, 5 PM – 7 PM
You can request special needs accommodation by phone at 22 27 76 114 or by e-mail at obcojezyczna@bppragapd.pl.
Project financed by the City of Warsaw.