Beirut

ASSABIL is a non-governmental association founded in 1997 to establish and promote public libraries in Lebanon that are free and open to all.

Its objectives are:
- Establishing, promoting, and supporting a network of public libraries throughout Lebanon.
- Sponsoring cultural and social activities that encourage people to come to the library.
- Establishing a training program for librarians and others who work in libraries.
- Encouraging the production of books and educational materials in Arabic – especially for children.