Distinctions

• Through its work and activities, the Municipal Library of Chania has achieved recognition and was selected among the ten most distinguished regional libraries in the country by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. This distinction led to the establishment of the Library’s MEDIA LAB, which was made possible through a generous donation from the Foundation.

• At the 3rd Future Library Unconference, held in Thessaloniki on November 27–28, 2015, with the participation of libraries from across Greece and more than 17 countries worldwide, the Library was represented by its Head Librarian. During the event, she presented a video showcasing the Library’s Media Lab activities during the period 2013–2015. The presentation received highly positive feedback and enthusiastic comments for the important work carried out at the Library.

• Furthermore, the Municipal Library of Chania was ranked among the “Silver” Libraries, according to the General Library Ranking conducted by the National Library of Greece for the 2016 Summer Reading Campaign. Our Library was awarded the silver medal, placing 11th among 123 libraries nationwide.