From the start of 2025, all subscriptions to the Mediathèque de Monaco, the Principality’s public multimedia library, will be free of charge. The decision to remove all charges was motivated by the Municipal Council’s progressive approach to learning and education, with Mayor Georges Marsan saying, “Culture is a necessity and not a luxury.”

The Mediathèque de Monaco has long served as a local gateway to culture, offering diverse resources and services to residents and visitors alike. It has always been a popular destination among people of all ages and nationalities, but now it is expected to become even more so, as the Municipal Council has decided that the multimedia network will offer its services and events free of charge from the start of 2025.

Longtime Mayor of Monaco, Georges Marsan, has emphasised the significance of this decision, stating, “The Municipal Council decided that culture is a necessity and not a luxury. As a result, elected officials are keen to make it free for all.”

By making registration free, the establishment hopes to encourage greater cultural engagement and inspire the community at large to use and benefit from its services, while simultaneously addressing societal challenges such as digital illiteracy, access to information, media education and environmental awareness.

The Mediathèque’s facilities are spread across four distinct sites, including the Louis Notari Library, a hub for general reading materials, and the Vidéothèque-Sonothèque José Notari, a space for audiovisual resources. The Princess Caroline Library-Game Library is dedicated to younger audiences, while the Heritage Fund provides an area devoted to the preservation of Monaco’s historical and cultural treasures.

With free subscriptions, the Mediathèque invites everyone to explore its extensive resources and take part in its overarching mission to cultivate a more informed and connected society.

To find out more about the Mediathèque and its offerings, click here.

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