Ragusa, petition to "save" the Giovanni Verga public library

An urgent appeal comes from Ragusa to safeguard the “Giovanni Verga” civic library, a historic cultural landmark of the city that is currently in evident distress. The issue is being raised by a petition on Change.org that calls for timely and targeted interventions from the Municipality.

The facility on via Zama is not just a space filled with books: for children, students, and young people, it has long been an educational and social reference, a safe place, stimulating and rich in educational opportunities.

As stated in the initiative, the Verga has always been “a concrete symbol of culture and growth for the entire community”.

However, in recent years, the institution's ability to provide updated services aligned with national standards has drastically decreased. The main cause is the scarcity of financial resources, which has hindered the updating of catalogs, the maintenance of the premises, the expansion of offerings, and the continuous programming of cultural activities.

The promoters emphasize that, despite being part of the Provincial Library System, the library can no longer fully perform its role as a documentation center, historical memory, and cultural promotion.

Investing in the Verga, they observe, means investing in the city: where funding is adequate, libraries transform into true centers of aggregation, capable of attracting audiences, organizing workshops and labs, hosting authors, and proposing educational initiatives that enrich the cultural fabric.

National data confirms that a well-supported institution significantly contributes to the cultural and social growth of the community, offering tools for permanent and inclusive learning.

The request to the municipal administration is clear: intervene immediately, before the “Giovanni Verga” loses its function and the role it has historically played.

Signing the petition means defending a common good, a shared heritage, and a fundamental piece of the city's cultural identity. The appeal is directed not only to institutions but also to citizens, who are called to protect a landmark that risks disappearing in general silence.

Together we can make a difference.