Bibliotecas como espaço de convivência e cultura

Abstract

This Final Paper aims to analyze how the library acts as a space for coexistence and culture, how it promotes these and its importance as a cultural and socialization space, focusing on as an object of study, the Library and Videotheque of Vila das Artes. Therefore, the methodology necessary for this study was quantitative and exploratory, characterized by bibliographical research and survey about public libraries in the past and present, their role as spaces of inclusion, the main topics of the work, and also about the Vila das Artes Library itself. Additionally, a visit to the library space was conducted to get to know it better. The conclusion drawn was that public libraries have undergone various transformations throughout history but remain essential today, not only for the traditionally offered services but also because their space is used for cultural, leisure, and social interaction activities. This also applies to the Vila das Artes Library and Videotheque, which, besides offering common library services, provides its space for activities that foster socialization and culture, strongly integrating the community in which it is located.