Children, Book Lovers, and Book Enthusiasts in Stockholm Will Love the Embassy’s New Filipiniana Library

STOCKHOLM 04 July 2024 -  The Philippine Embassy in Sweden, which launched its Filipiniana Library on 25 November 2023, has since been steadily increasing its book titles as it endeavours to bring second and third generation Filipinos who were born and have made Sweden their home, become more familiar and aware of their roots. 

The Embassy has been particularly keen to attract young Filipino, Filipino - Swedish kids by way of bringing in picture books, story books, toys and games that cater to these younger set. Books also dealing with Philippine culture, history, heritage, values, myths and legends are also featured in the Library’s growing collection.

The Filipiniana Library, a collaborative project of the Embassy with the Philippine Education Society (PES), is open onsite at the Embassy’s Chancery at Grenstigen 2A, 181 31, Lidingö, from Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 14:00 (except during public holidays).  

To borrow books, one may register with Cultural Officer Ms. Ma. Luisa Roque during one’s visit to the Library or through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Currently, the Library carries a collection of children's books in Filipino and English and will continue to build its collections to include books which will cultivate a better understanding of Philippine history and heritage. 

The Library welcomes donations of Filipiniana books and other educational materials. Those interested  may get in touch with Cultural Officer Ms. Ma. Luisa Roque through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta  encourages the Filipino community to come and visit the Library. END

A collection of books about Filipino heroes and Philippine History are

available in the Filipiniana Library

Filipiniana Library Children's books collections

Story about the discovery of rice and its importance in the lives of the Filipino people before

Story about how the sky protects the little fish from the larger fish in the sea

Ambassador Isleta and Officers of the Philippine Education Society (PES) during the 

inauguration of the Filipiniana Library