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SIM organisation2025-06-16

Šiauliai County Povilas Višinskis Public Library

Level of action
National
Countries
Lithuania
Contact details
Urtė Šulskienė, email: urte.sulskiene@savb.lt
Organisation website
Theme of the organization
Equal access to education and training
Social integration of those at risk
Promoting Life long learning for all
Type of organization
Other public org.
Offering
Our institution is both a creative hub and a methodological centre for inclusive education, with a strong European project portfolio. We contribute:
1) Proven expertise in reading promotion and neurodiverse learning – including award-winning sensory reading programs, inclusive animated stories (Animukai), gamified tools, etc;
2) A focus on green and ethical learning – integrating environmental sustainability and emotional literacy into cultural education;
3) Deep knowledge of neurodiversity – our tools and methodologies are designed with and for children with autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and complex emotional needs;
4) International training centre for educators and librarians – we regularly host local and international training programs for librarians, youth workers, and adult education specialists, offering practice-based learning grounded in social inclusion and accessibility;
5) A strong cross-sectoral international network – we work with cultural institutions, schools, municipalities, and international organisations in collaborative, long-term partnerships;
6) In-house team of educators, media literacy specialists, facilitators, IT specialists, graphic designers, communication professionals – enabling us to design, test, and implement high-quality educational innovations from concept to dissemination.

Šiauliai County Povilas Višinskis Public Library is dedicated to inclusive, sustainable, and human-centered innovation. We see libraries as active partners in shaping equitable futures through education, culture, and care.
Looking for
Šiauliai County Povilas Višinskis Public Library is seeking like-minded partners across Europe who are committed to reading promotion, social inclusion, neurodiversity, and green innovation in the cultural and educational sectors. We welcome collaboration with public libraries, NGOs, universities, municipalities, and cultural organisations that:
1) Develop or seek to co-create inclusive, community-based learning tools;
2) Are dedicated to fostering reading culture and critical media literacy;
3) Value environmental sustainability and integrate green thinking into education and culture;
4) Work with diverse groups, including neurodivergent children, youth, and adults;
5) Share our passion for building resilient, informed, and empathetic societies through social innovation.

We are interested in both leading and partnership roles in European projects and initiatives.

Organisation's case studies

  • SIM CASE STUDY

The Library of Things

Free access to 200+ items for creativity and growth — empowering families, children, and neurodiverse users, and promoting inclusion, equality, and sustainability through shared community resources.