Far from its sometimes dusty image, the library today sees itself as the third place in a person’s life. Its mission: to offer a neutral and friendly space, outside the usual framework. “The idea is to come and stroll with the family. The parents discuss while browsing the newspaper, while the children read in a corner”, explains Géraldine Rérat-Oeuvray, president of the Jura Library Commission.
Some places in the canton, such as the Renfer space in Porrentruy, even offer the possibility of drinking a coffee, between two shelves filled with books. A desire therefore to open up and be as accessible as possible.
Number of fragile visits
Despite this modern appearance, libraries in the region must redouble their efforts…
The Jura libraries have not regained their pre-Covid attendance
