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Tall Tales of TTRPG Miniature Battles
On Saturday, 26 September, we invite all RPG enthusiasts and those who want to get to know this hobby to the Gallery of the Oak Grove Library (Radastų St. 2, 4th floor) – here you will be able to create impressive stories together with like-minded people, paint miniatures and strategise...
Documentary cinema as a way of understanding young people. Screening of the film “Don’t Give a Fox” at the Oak Grove Library
“That, which is the most personal, is the most creative” – says cinema director Martin Scorsese, emphasizing that authentic stories are often born from personal experience and the courage to be oneself, and not just technical perfection. Carrying out the project “Cinema at the Library: The Younger Generation in Documentaries”, the...
Documentary cinema as a way of understanding young people. Screening of the film “Gentle Warriors” at the Oak Grove Library
“Cinema doesn’t just invite one to dream. It inspires to change the world” – Nadine Labaki, Lebanese film and music video director, actress, activist, defender of women’s rights. Carrying out the project “Cinema at the Library: The Younger Generation in Documentaries”, the Oak Grove Library continues the documentary cinema cycle. This...
Documentary cinema as a way of understanding young people. Screening of the film “Raving Iran” at the Oak Grove Library
“I think, looking at the current direction of civilisation, creativity should only tackle the topic of freedom. However, a word I find best suited is liberation, instead of freedom, because liberation is a limitless process” – Jan Švankmajer, Czech cinema creator, animator, writes, playwright, and surrealist. Carrying out the project “Cinema...
An Inner Light Brighter Than the Sun: Introducing Edda R. Stea’s “Princess Celeste”
On 21 August at 5.30 p.m. join Venezuelan writer Edda R. Stea in the Oak Hall (Radastų St. 2, 2nd floor) of the Oak Grove Library. The author will share her thoughts on endurance, inner healing, self-love and the search for true freedom. She’ll be introducing her debut book, “Princess Celeste and the Promise of the Sun”, a story of...
Library Opening Hours from July 1 to August 31
Radastų St. 2 and K. Donelaičio St. 8 opening hours from July 1 to August 31: Mon–Fri 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sat–Sun Closed You can return items to the book drop boxes located at K. Donelaičio St. 8 (near the library entrance) and Radastų St. 2 (on the Radastų St. side)....
Documentary cinema as a way of understanding young people. Screening of the film “Conversations on Serious Topics” at the Oak Grove Library
“To be understood is to belong. I’ve learnt that dialogue is how we bridge the distance between our differences” – states Deeyah Khan, Norwegian film director, producer, and humans’ rights activist. The Oak Grove Library invites the youth and the city community to the public event of the “Cinema at the...
New Training Program Introduced to Kaunas Residents
Artificial intelligence is gradually becoming more than just a topic for tech enthusiasts. More and more people are seeking to understand how to apply these tools in their daily lives. However, familiarity with these technologies is often accompanied by caution, uncertainty, and a fear of making mistakes. This was evident...
Sign Language, Culture and Accessibility: Unique Training Sessions Held at Kaunas County Public Oak Grove Library
For several months, unusual conversations filled the halls of Kaunas County Public Oak Grove Library — communication happened not only through words, but also through hands, facial expressions, body language, and smiles. Together with the Kaunas Deaf Centre, the library since last summer is implementing the project “The Silent History...
GENIE Project Meeting in Tallinn
Last week, partners* from Lithuania, Estonia, Italy, and Slovenia participating in the “GENIE: Generative AI for Inclusive Education and Empowerment” project attended an international meeting in Tallinn, Estonia, where they discussed key issues related to the project’s implementation and future activities. During the two-day working sessions, significant attention was devoted to...