The REA.net Network – Libraries along the Elsa and Arno Rivers, of which the Vallesiana Library of the Municipality of Castelfiorentino is part, has recently promoted a project entitled “REAlizza il futuro – Apprendimento permanente nelle biblioteche REA.net” (REA.net Libraries’ lifelong learning), an initiative dedicated to the promotion of lifelong learning for adult citizens resident in the territory of the documentary network.
Fruit of the collaboration of the thirteen libraries adhering to the REA. net network (Empoli project leader, followed by Castelfiorentino, Capraia e Limite, Cerreto Guidi, Certaldo, Castelfranco di Sotto, Fucecchio, Gambassi Terme, Montaione, Montespertoli, Montelupo Fiorentino, Santa Croce Sull’Arno, Vinci), the project proposes to offer diversified and targeted training courses to meet the needs of the territory, thanks also to the financing of the Tuscany Region within the framework of the Tuscany ESF+ PR 2021-2027 “Investments in favour of employment and growth” – Activity PAD 2. f.10 Informed young people and adults. Non-formal lifelong learning interventions of the adult adult population implemented by the local documentary networks (libraries and archives) for the three-year period 2024-2026 (DD no. 1531 of 24.01.2025).
The courses scheduled for the month of June, at the premises of the Vallesiana Public Library in Via Tilli no. 41 in Castelfiorentino, will be held as follows:
– “Fact checking”, on 03/06/2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
– Sustainable Development’, on 05/06/2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
– Fake News – How to recognise it’, on 10/06/2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Pet Therapy’, on 12/06/2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
– Natural and Conscious Nutrition’, on 26/06/2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
As the Councillor for Culture of the Municipality of Castelfiorentino, Franco Spina, observes, “This is a great opportunity, completely free of charge, for the adult citizens of our municipalities to deepen their knowledge in various thematic areas and a result that confirms the excellent work of the network in our territory and validates the library as a place of proximity and integration education. As a ground for cultivating Culture. For everyone”.
The calendar of courses, which began in May, will continue throughout the year 2025 and will cover a wide range of topics, all of them topical, from wellness and self-care to foreign languages and digital knowledge, with an eye also on the transversal themes of sustainable development, the environment and the recognition and use of information.
For information on the courses, please call +39 0571 757948 or segreteriareanet@comune.empoli.fi.it. To pre-register, please send an email to realizzailfuturo@comune.empoli.fi.it with the subject: “COURSE (Course Title) + Participant’s Name”.
The email must be received at least 7 days before the start of the chosen course. Enrolment will be confirmed by completing the signed form received and returned to realizzailfuturo@comune.empoli.fi.it.
For each course the maximum number of participants is 10, while the minimum for activation is 5 persons. Special attention will be paid to the inclusion of persons with disabilities, non-discrimination, promotion of equal opportunities and gender equality, in line with the principles of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
