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A global crisis of language loss

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Is the word "integration" out of date?

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Inclusive society on display: picture gallery from multilingual storytelling series in Eindhoven

Feb 3

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Inclusive society on display: picture gallery from multilingual storytelling series in Eindhoven

February 3, 2024 Between January 24 and February 3, “De Nationale Voorleesdagen” was celebrated across the Netherlands, to stimulate...

Turkish language community celebrates its book collection in Eindhoven Library

Dec 2, 2023

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Turkish language community celebrates its book collection in Eindhoven Library

Stichting Drio organized a rich program to celebrate the Turkish section of the International Children's Book Collection in Eindhoven.

Icelandic coalition leader visits Eindhoven's International Children's Book Collection

Jun 24, 2023

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Icelandic coalition leader visits Eindhoven's International Children's Book Collection

Dr. Renata Emilsson Peskova from the University of Iceland and "Móðurmál – the Association on Bilingualism" visited the Eindhoven Library.

State Secretary Uslu visits Eindhoven Library's International Children's Book Collection

May 15, 2023

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State Secretary Uslu visits Eindhoven Library's International Children's Book Collection

HLE Network introduces the International Children's Book Collection to Secretary of State Uslu

Enriched by engaged language communities: Eindhoven Library welcomes De Carrousel's Spanish books

Apr 15, 2023

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Enriched by engaged language communities: Eindhoven Library welcomes De Carrousel's Spanish books

"De Carrousel" Spanish educational program celebrated the opening of the Spanish section in the International Children's Book Collection.

Japanese children books delivered to Eindhoven Library

Apr 6, 2023

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Japanese children books delivered to Eindhoven Library

The Japanese Book Club of Eindhoven delivered over 160 Japanese children books to Eindhoven Library, for children aged 0 to 12.

Intercultural "martenitsas" workshop kicks off spring at Eindhoven Library

Mar 1, 2023

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Intercultural "martenitsas" workshop kicks off spring at Eindhoven Library

A workshop for making Bulgarian "martenitsas" took place at Eindhoven Library on March 1 for families from all nationalities.

Fifteen languages at Eindhoven's National Reading Days 2023

Feb 4, 2023

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Fifteen languages at Eindhoven's National Reading Days 2023

Eindhoven Library's National Reading Days for multilingual children is a big success, with 15 languages included.

Studio040 spotlights Eindhoven's Japanese book club

Jan 27, 2023

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Studio040 spotlights Eindhoven's Japanese book club

Eindhoven's Japanese book club welcomed local press to get the word out about the importance of reading in the heritage language!

Spanish books delivered to Eindhoven Library

Dec 11, 2022

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Spanish books delivered to Eindhoven Library

The volunteers at de Carousel have just delivered over 200 books to Eindhoven Library for Spanish-speaking children to enjoy.

Turks voorlezen - Turkish group launches monthly reading activities at Eindhoven Library

Nov 25, 2022

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Turks voorlezen - Turkish group launches monthly reading activities at Eindhoven Library

The Drio Foundation will now be running monthly reading activities in Turkish at the Eindhoven Library.

Poetry bridges Romania and the Netherlands

Oct 23, 2022

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Poetry bridges Romania and the Netherlands

The Romanian School in Eindhoven drew the attention of the local newspaper Eindhovens Dagblad this month.

Bulgarian group celebrates their children's book collection at Eindhoven Library

Oct 22, 2022

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Bulgarian group celebrates their children's book collection at Eindhoven Library

The Bulgarian group "Lezen is leuk" held an event on Saturday, October 22, 2022, to officially celebrate their Bulgarian collection.

UN Global Goals and Heritage Language Education

Jun 16, 2022

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UN Global Goals and Heritage Language Education

The work of heritage language programs can easily be linked to the UN Global Goals.

"Thuistaal Toppers!" contest featured in Studio040 news video

May 27, 2022

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"Thuistaal Toppers!" contest featured in Studio040 news video

A child from the Polish school is featured in a Studio040 news piece about heritage language education and the "Thuistaal Toppers!" contest.

Eindhoven Library celebrates the International Children's Book Collection

May 21, 2022

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Eindhoven Library celebrates the International Children's Book Collection

Eindhoven's mayor attends an event to celebrate the International Children's Book Collection.

Reading in the Heritage Language: A video series for parents

Sep 6, 2021

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Reading in the Heritage Language: A video series for parents

In a series of short videos, it is explained why it is important to read to children of different age groups in their heritage language.

International Children's Book Collection is introduced to city councilwoman

Jun 3, 2021

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International Children's Book Collection is introduced to city councilwoman

An Eindhoven city councilwoman expressed appreciation for the partnership between Eindhoven Library and HL programs.

Why read to babies in the heritage language?

May 28, 2021

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Why read to babies in the heritage language?

In the first of a series of short videos, parents can be inspired to explore the joys of reading with their babies in the heritage language.

La Lampadina Italian book collection in 30 seconds

May 24, 2021

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La Lampadina Italian book collection in 30 seconds

Eindhoven Library's International Children's Book Collection now holds 500 Italian books. See the 30-second video advertisement!