Welcoming migrants in a local library in Paris

Located in a deprived area in Paris, France, The Vaclav Havel public library has been more and more visited by migrants for the last 3 years. Most of them are young men from Afghanistan and Sudan or Eritrea, on their way to England or asking for asylum in France. Their presence has led librarians to provide specific services to them such as workshops, French lessons, administrative information and individual support. Besides, we strive to facilitate our rules and think about making the library easier for non-French speakers. On the other hand, we try to enable a better coexistence of our users and promote the library as a peaceful and welcoming place for everyone.