Contribuições educativas dos espaços não escolares: relato de experiência do estágio curricular na biblioteca Infantojuvenil Betty Coelho

Abstract

The present research aimed to analyze the educational possibilities of non-school learning spaces, with a focus on community libraries. It is based on the experience report carried out during the Curriculum Internship III at the Betty Coelho Infantojuvenil Community Library and studies on the topic. This is a descriptive, qualitative research, of the experience report type. The results indicate that community libraries not only promote access to reading and information for community members but also play an essential role in the education of students in the Pedagogy program by presenting the various educational possibilities that can be developed in these spaces. Additionally, the importance of conducting internships in non-formal spaces for the training process of educators is emphasized. Community libraries are consolidated as dynamic environments that reflect the identity and demands of the communities that sustain them, enabling educational actions that go beyond the formal curriculum and that value education, creativity, and collectivity. They are essential spaces for fostering critical thinking, community belonging, and the democratization of knowledge, demonstrating that the role of the educator in these contexts extends beyond the classroom, encompassing the construction of new learning processes. The research demonstrates the challenges faced in maintaining these spaces and the lack of public policies and studies on the subject. Furthermore, it seeks to highlight the relevance of these spaces for the development of innovative pedagogical practices and for strengthening the communities in which they are situated.