The first applications from public libraries for inclusion in Stage 2010 of the Glob@l Libraries - Bulgaria Program were received in the office of the program in Sofia. The first candidates are the libraries with chitalishte Prosveta in Ablanitza village and Progres in Novo Leski village, both located in Hadzhidimovo municipality, Blagoevgrad district.

The acceptance of applications for Stage 2010 started on 1 March 2010 and will continue until 14 April.