“My name is Hanna Mosiienko, I am 65 years old. I was born in a village in Poltava Oblast and have been living in Kobelyaky for 45 years. After graduating from Hadiach College of Culture, I was assigned to work at the local library. Since then, it has become part of my life."
Hanna has served in the library for more than 30 years as a librarian and another 13 as director. After she lost her husband six months ago, she has lived alone. She has a daughter and grandchildren. Her son-in-law is currently serving in the army. The whole family worries about him constantly, as well as for all their futures. "That’s why working at the library is more than just a job for me," says Hanna. "It’s the place where I feel purpose and belonging.”
When the war started, the library became initially a meeting place not only for book lovers, but for displaced families seeking contact, trying to build a new life. The old building, the houses, the library, however, were not fit anymore to entertain larger groups of people. Especially in winter. Renovation was long overdue, but there was no money.
