Community Libraries

Defiant Shelters for Knowledge and Growth

Seraj’s Community Libraries are beacons of resilience in the face of adversity, offering more than books—they provide refuge and connection. These 13 libraries, located in refugee camps, Area C, and rural villages, serve as the heartbeats of their communities, offering vital resources in places where access to education and safe gathering spaces is limited.

In a landscape where educational opportunities are often restricted, these libraries defy the forces that seek to limit Palestinian voices. They offer places where residents can gather freely, explore their heritage, and nurture their aspirations.

BJ Wagner Fellows Scholarship Program

Begun in 2016, the Fellows Program provides financial support for University students from the various Seraj Libraries. The Fellows volunteer their time and provide a nurturing presence in the libraries. The program description outlines the criteria by which the awards are made. We make awards each semester of the school year. Our new close relationship with Birzeit University has made this program ever more important.